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Ahead of Dasara & Diwali, Karnataka Inspects 186 Sweet Units, Issues 25 Notices
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- October 17, 2026
Key Update The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) inspected 186 sweet-manufacturing units over two days ahead of Dasara and Diwali. The department issued notices to 25 establishments over alleged hygiene and food storage violations. According to an official FSDA statement issued on Friday night, authorities conducted the inspections on October 15 and 16.
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FSSAI Targets Six Food Businesses, Including Radisson Blu, Over Safety Lapses
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- October 17, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken action against six food businesses over alleged hygiene, licensing, and advertising violations. The measures include licence cancellation and suspension, an improvement notice to Radisson Blu Delhi, and show-cause notices concerning health and nutrition claims made for Freedom Cooking Rice Bran Oil. Jhanvitanni
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Safer Meals on Track: IRCTC Introduces Digital Food Safety Audits
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- October 16, 2026
Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to strengthen food safety monitoring. The initiative will introduce independent, technology-enabled audits of catering units on trains and at railway stations. It aims to improve hygiene, food quality and accountability among catering vendors. Under the agreement,
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Maharashtra FDA Bans Sale of Loose Spice Powders to Curb Adulteration
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- October 16, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of loose, unpackaged spice powders and blended spices across the state to prevent adulteration, contamination, and unhygienic handling. Under the new directive, manufacturers must pack and seal these products at the production site before distributing or selling them. Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram
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