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Food Safety Complaints Surge to 7,700 in 2024–25, Govt Tells Parliament 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 2026
Key Update Consumers filed more than 7,700 complaints related to food adulteration and food safety during the financial year 2024–25, and authorities have already resolved nearly 6,000 cases, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs B. L. Verma said consumers submit food
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Kudumbashree Set to Launch High-Protein, Sugar-Free Food Products 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 2026
Key Update Kudumbashree (a women-led community network) in Kerala plans to launch a new range of high-protein and sugar-free food products to promote healthy eating habits and boost value-added food production by its micro-enterprises. The organisation will introduce these products through ‘K-INAM’, a premium agri-food brand and a component of the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme
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Jaipur Crackdown Reveals Expired Food Repackaging Scam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- March 12, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Rajasthan has destroyed nearly 1.5 lakh kilograms of expired food products after taking action against a local distribution firm accused of altering expiry details on packaging and selling outdated items, reports said on Tuesday. Officials said the distributor allegedly purchased near-expiry products of the brand Amul, modified the
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Govt Says No Immediate Plan to Launch Front-of-Pack Labelling Awareness Drive 0

Key Update The Union government has said there is currently no proposal before the Ministry of Women and Child Development to design a front-of-pack labelling awareness drive in coordination with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India to help consumers identify empty calories in ultra-processed snacks. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha

Is It Safe to Reheat Mandi the Next Day?0

Key Development Mandi, a popular Arab rice dish, has gained a huge fan base in Kerala. Many people order it as a takeaway meal, and leftovers often remain after the first serving. To avoid wasting food, people commonly reheat the leftover mandi and eat it the next day. However, food safety experts say consumers should

Toxic Dyes Found on Raw Chicken During Warangal Raids 0

Key Update Food safety officials in Warangal in Telangana, have uncovered the use of hazardous synthetic dyes on raw chicken at several retail outlets, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health. The food safety department conducted inspections along with members of the Consumer Rights Forum and found that some traders were applying artificial