Food Manifest 
Draft Amendments Open for Public Feedback The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released draft amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018. The draft, notified on October 30, 2025, invites public comments within 60 days of its publication in the Official Gazette. FSSAI proposes to make standard drink
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The prototype tray, shaped like a shallow boat, is lined with a food-safe reagent that allows a built-in sensor to detect and signal the presence of Salmonella.
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved modifications to the nutritional information labeling on food packaging. The proposals include displaying total salt, sugar, and saturated fat in larger font sizes and bold letters. According to PTI, the FSSAI will release a draft notification and solicit feedback from stakeholders. Official Statement According
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New Standard Sets Safety Requirements for Tea Bags The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced India’s first dedicated safety standard for tea bags, establishing requirements for tea bag materials, packaging, labelling, and manufacturing practices. The new standard, IS 19787:2026, aims to improve consumer safety, product quality, and transparency across the tea bag industry. As
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Report Concerns about hygiene in food establishments have intensified after a troubling incident at L’Opéra’s Khan Market outlet in Delhi. On October 4th, a customer ordered an iced latte and a salted caramel coffee for takeout, but their visit took a shocking turn. After getting into their car to enjoy the drinks, they were horrified
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The brainchild of a Swiss entrepreneur named Julius Maggi, the Maggi brand of instant noodles is well-known across the world. It all began in 1884, when women started working in factories along with men, the worker families weren’t left with much time to prepare healthy meals. It was during this time that Maggi invented a
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