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FSSAI Proposes Chemical Recycling of Plastics for Food Packaging
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 6, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed permitting chemically recycled polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) in food-contact packaging, provided manufacturers ensure that the recycled materials meet the safety standards prescribed for virgin plastics. The proposal also allows manufacturers to use recycled polymers sourced exclusively from food-grade packaging materials in
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PVR INOX Juice Counter Shut Over Cup Reuse in Bengaluru
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 6, 2026
Key Update Karnataka’s food safety authorities have shut down a juice counter at a PVR INOX multiplex in Bengaluru after a complaint alleged that the outlet reused disposable cups to serve beverages. The action followed a video of the alleged practice that went viral on social media, sparking public criticism and raising concerns about hygiene
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Swollen Packets, Broken Seals: Is Your Food Safe to Eat?
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 5, 2026
Food packaging does more than protect products during transportation and storage. It helps prevent contamination, preserve quality and maintain food safety. However, damaged or defective packaging can compromise these protective functions and expose food to potential contamination. Consumers often check manufacturing and expiry dates before purchasing packaged food, but packaging condition deserves equal attention. Swollen
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Pune FDA Suspends Karachi Sweet Mart, 9 Other Food Licences
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 5, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of several food establishments in Pune, including the main manufacturing unit of popular Karachi Sweet Mart at Bhimpura Lane in Camp, over food safety violations. Shrikant Karkale, Joint Commissioner, FDA (Food), Pune Division, said officials inspected the manufacturing unit on Tuesday and
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