Editorial Team

FSSAI’s ‘100% Pure’ Ban May Cost Food Companies Crores, Experts Say 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, News
- June 22, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has barred food companies from using terms such as “100%”, “100% Pure”, and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. The move aims to prevent misleading marketing practices and improve transparency for consumers. While the change may appear minor, industry experts
READ MORE
55+ Karnataka Arecanut Lorries Held in Maharashtra for Food Safety Tests 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 22, 2026
Key Update More than 55 lorries carrying arecanuts from Karnataka have remained detained in Maharashtra for over a week as food safety authorities conduct inspections and laboratory testing of the consignments. The Maharashtra Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) stopped the vehicles at various locations, including Solapur, Aurangabad, Beed, and Nanded. The consignments belong to
READ MORE

Hyderabad’s Restaurants Lag in FSSAI Hygiene Ratings 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 22, 2026
Significant Update Despite being home to one of India’s largest food and restaurant industries, Hyderabad has recorded the lowest adoption of food hygiene ratings among major metro cities, according to data from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The city, known for its vibrant culinary culture and annual food industry turnover of
READ MORE
Nearly 100 Hospitalised After Suspected Fish Poisoning in Aryanad 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 20, 2026
Significant Update Nearly 100 people from the Aryanad region have sought treatment at various hospitals after allegedly suffering food poisoning following the consumption of fish. Over the past week, patients have been admitted to the Medical College Hospital as well as several government and private healthcare facilities. Cases have been reported from Aryanad, Uzhamalaykkal, Parandode,
READ MORE