Food Manifest 
Key Update The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department conducted a surprise inspection at an oil mill in Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh and found around 3,500 litres of mustard oil being processed in unhygienic conditions. During the raid, officials discovered oil stored in rusted containers and handled without proper hygiene practices, posing a serious risk
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Key Update The Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration (UP FDA) seized over 1,150 kilograms of adulterated paneer from a pickup vehicle in Greater Noida. Acting on a tip-off, the Food Safety Team raided the car, collected samples, and sent them for testing. Officials confirmed that the paneer was unsafe for human consumption. To safeguard
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Report The Uttar Pradesh government has extended its licensing campaign for food business operators (FBOS) until May 31. After this deadline, authorities will not allow any food establishment—whether a street vendor or a restaurant—to operate without a valid license. Those who fail to comply will face strict legal action. On-the-Spot Registration to Streamline Licensing Process
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Key Update From April 1, Uttar Pradesh will require egg producers to stamp each egg with its expiry date and lay date, Neha Lalchandani reports. The Animal Husbandry Department will take strict action against traders and farmers who ignore the rule, destroying non-compliant eggs or marking them ‘not fit for human consumption. Safe Storage Guidelines
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered restaurants and eateries to ensure that both chefs and waitstaff wear masks and gloves as part of strict hygiene measures to counter food tampering. Additionally, hotels and restaurants will be required to install CCTV cameras. This directive comes in response to reports of food tampering in the
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Report Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister called food adulteration and counterfeit medicines a “social crime” and a major threat to public health. He led a high-level meeting with Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials in UP and directed strict enforcement against violators. Authorities must display offenders’ photos at major crossroads to publicly expose and deter them.
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