Editorial Team

Ashwagandha Leaves Banned in Foods & Nutraceuticals 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 18, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that manufacturers may use only the roots and root extracts of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in specified product categories, within prescribed limits, and has explicitly prohibited the use of leaves in any form. However, FSSAI has identified that some manufacturers continue to use
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FSSAI Steps Up Vigilance in Fruit Markets, Flags ‘Masala’ Use 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed states to intensify inspections and enforce strict vigilance to curb the use of illegal ripening agents in fruits such as mangoes, bananas, and papayas. It has also warned that these practices can cause serious health issues, including difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, and skin
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Adulterated Paneer Case: Ghaziabad Dairy Owner Fined 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Key Update Vishal Singhal, owner of Jai Durga Dairy in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was fined ₹5,000 for selling adulterated paneer in 2021. After the case reached court, he pleaded guilty and requested leniency, setting the stage for a swift judgment. The case traces back to January 8, 2021, when authorities registered an FIR after detecting
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Illegal PDS Rice Seizure in Mangaluru Raises Food Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Key Update A food inspector intercepted a pickup vehicle carrying illegally procured Public Distribution System (PDS) rice in Mangaluru, highlighting risks to food safety and traceability. Inspector Prasanna Kumar Pakkala acted on a tip-off about the unauthorised diversion of subsidised rice meant for public welfare. Lack of Traceability and Documentation Officials tracked and stopped the
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