Editorial Team

Rajkot Court Jails Two Food Business Owners Over Banned Colours in Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 19, 2026
Key Update A municipal court in Rajkot sentenced two food business operators to six months of rigorous imprisonment after laboratory tests detected banned artificial colours in food served at their establishments. Judicial Magistrate First Class Kamleshkumar R. Gagnani convicted the operators under Section 3(1)(zz) and Section 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,
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Synthetic Colours in Namkeens, Low Fat Milk Found in Karnataka Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 19, 2026
Key Update Think twice before reaching for your favourite namkeens or savoury snacks. Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) identified products such as boondi, sev, chips, and chow chow mixture among the most unsafe food items in the state during 2025-26. The department analysed 35,639 food samples across Karnataka, including 9,233 samples collected through
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The Whole Truth Faces Scrutiny Over ‘No Added Sugar’ Claims 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 18, 2026
Key Update Clean-label food startup The Whole Truth is facing growing scrutiny after regulators, competitors, and influencers questioned some of its product claims and marketing practices. Founded in 2019 by Shashank Mehta, the company built its brand around ingredient transparency and “honest” food products aimed at health-conscious consumers. FSSAI Questions Product Claims The Food Safety
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Vision Sabarimala Sets Stage for Cleaner, Safer Pilgrim Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- May 18, 2026
Significant Update The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to strengthen food safety and hygiene standards at hotels and food stalls in Sabarimala. The Board will revise tender conditions and bring organisations such as Kudumbashree, Indian Coffee House, and KTDC into the food service sector at Sannidhanam and Pamba. Board Makes Health Cards and Hygiene
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