Food Manifest 
Report Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is set to investigate e-commerce and fast commerce platforms for potential violations of the Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulations 2020. This legislation requires platforms and sellers to list and deliver food products with at least 30 per cent of their shelf life remaining or no
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Key Update After receiving complaints, FSSAI issued a strict enforcement order against food sellers who illegally add Auramine, a toxic industrial dye, to roasted chana and similar products to enhance colour and attract buyers. Auramine Is Not Allowed in Food Auramine, a synthetic yellow dye used in the textile and leather industries, remains completely banned
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed milk producers who are not members of dairy cooperative societies, as well as milk vendors, to obtain mandatory licensing or registration before starting or continuing their food business operations. Registration Required for Non-Cooperative Producers In an advisory issued on March 11, FSSAI
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Report On Saturday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) instructed the Karnataka government to provide a report on using plastic sheets to prepare idli at certain food establishments. This directive comes after reports surfaced about restaurants in Karnataka using plastic sheets during the idli steaming process. Food Safety Concerns Over Plastic Leaching
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Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a 100% inspection of all packaged water unit facilities in Maharashtra to strengthen public health protections. The directive was issued during a recent review meeting, according to an FSSAI statement. FSSAI CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao emphasised the importance of conducting compliance audits
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Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a key order on 18 March 2026 outlining compliance obligations for e-commerce Food Business Operators under the ONDC model. This update introduces clear accountability across multiple entities in a single transaction, making it essential for businesses to understand their roles. What is ONDC
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