Editorial Team

Maharashtra Tells HC Hookah Tobacco Isn’t ‘Food’, Cites FSSAI Clarification 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, News
- April 13, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that flavoured hookah tobacco does not qualify as “food” and therefore does not fall under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. The state relied on a March 23 clarification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Companies Challenge Raids and
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Barnala Tightens Noose on Food Adulteration with ₹2.25 Lakh Penalty 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 13, 2026
Key Update The Barnala district administration in Punjab imposed fines totalling ₹2.25 lakh in seven cases involving the sale of substandard food products under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The violations included samples of milk cake from a Barnala-based firm, khoya from Dhanaula, mustard oil from Ghunas and Tapa, cooking oil from Handiaya,
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SC Declines Plea for Court-Monitored Food Safety Body 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 11, 2026
Key Update The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought the creation of a national task force to strengthen food safety enforcement across India. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ruled that the petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, lacked merit and did not warrant consideration. Petitioner
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FSSAI ONDC Compliance 2026: What Food Businesses Must Do Now 0
- Food Laws, General, News
- April 11, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a key order on 18 March 2026 outlining compliance obligations for e-commerce Food Business Operators under the ONDC model. This update introduces clear accountability across multiple entities in a single transaction, making it essential for businesses to understand their roles. What is ONDC
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