Food Manifest 
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) organised a Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) programme last week at the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi. The initiative aimed to improve hygiene and safety practices in the institute’s hostels and canteens. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council of Wardens inaugurated
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released long-awaited guidelines governing the use of recycled PET (r-PET) in food and beverage packaging. These rules introduce strict safety requirements to ensure that only high-quality, contaminant-free r-PET enters the food supply chain. Under the new framework, only r-PET processed through FSSAI-approved decontamination methods
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Report In Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala health activists have raised concerns, prompting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to investigate three seaweed-based products developed by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI). The Campaign Against Pseudo Science Using Law and Ethics (CAPSULE), a public health initiative under the Kerala Sasthra Sahitya Parishad (KSSP), filed
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Report Weeks after discovering synthetic dyes and cancer-causing agents in tamarind sauces and chutneys served with panipuri, Karnataka officials from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) are now investigating another popular street food — golgappa — for potential contamination. Sample Collection Across Karnataka FSSAI officials have collected nearly 150 samples from various
READ MOREKey Update Starting January 1, 2026, packaged drinking and mineral water companies in India must follow a detailed testing framework introduced by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The framework mandates rigorous checks on quality and safety, ensuring that only safe products reach consumers. Monthly and Periodic Quality Checks Under the new
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for primary milk producers, including small dairy units that are not part of cooperative societies. These guidelines aim to reduce milk contamination and adulteration. The SOPs provide detailed instructions for maintaining cleanliness, protecting the environment, ensuring safe milk production, and
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