Food Manifest 





Key Development The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh has reported a major food safety setback after laboratory tests showed that two widely trusted Indian brands — Patanjali and Amul — failed to meet purity and quality standards. Months after officials collected samples, they confirmed that Patanjali’s refined oil and
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Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) seized and destroyed 4,810 kg of adulterated paneer worth ₹10.50 lakh in a major raid on Monday morning on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted three trucks, suspecting the cargo to be unsafe for consumption. Rapid Tests Reveal Adulteration FSDA’s rapid quality tests confirmed
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Key Update The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) carried out late-night raids across Lucknow and seized nearly ₹20 lakh worth of rotten and adulterated sweets ahead of the festive season. On Wednesday, ten FSDA teams launched simultaneous inspections at multiple sweet shops. Inspectors Spot Dirty Kitchens and Licence Issues Officials found serious hygiene lapses
READ MOREReport With Holi approaching, the Food Safety & Drug Administration (FSDA) in Prayagraj has ramped up its efforts to stop the sale of adulterated ingredients like khoya, mawa, and other vital products commonly used during the festival. “We monitor food safety throughout the year, but the increased demand during the festive season opens the door
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Report Officials from the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Gautam Budh Nagar are actively combating food adulteration to ensure quality food for the public during the Navratri festival. They disposed of approximately 100 kg of adulterated sweets from a shop in Greater Noida. During inspections, the FSDA gathered food samples of essential items
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Report The Food Standards Agency (FSA), United States has recommended 14 updates to import regulations for non-animal origin foods, focusing on Salmonella, pesticide residues, and aflatoxin in products from countries including Brazil, China, Turkey, and India. These changes involve document verification, identity checks, and physical inspections, including sampling. Key Proposed Changes No Changes: Existing controls will
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