Food Manifest 





Key Development The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) of Uttar Pradesh has revealed shocking levels of adulteration in Kanpur’s food supply. Nearly half of the samples collected across the district failed to meet safety standards, exposing the rampant use of harmful chemicals, artificial colours, and substandard ingredients in everyday foods. The FSDA tested 1,324
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Key Update More than 50% of Nepal tea samples tested in India failed to meet FSSAI food safety standards, according to filings submitted to the Calcutta High Court. The Tea Board, which regulates India’s tea industry, told the court that 22 of the 43 samples collected in FY25 failed mandatory checks. Authorities also destroyed 27,570
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Key Development Food safety concerns have surfaced after customers filed complaints against a Haldiram’s outlet in Attapur, Hyderabad, alleging that the store sold expired and improperly labelled sweets and packaged food items. Visitors claimed several products lacked mandatory details such as manufacturing dates and expiry information, raising concerns about transparency, shelf life, and compliance with
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Key Update Multiplexes across Kerala are facing action after joint inspections uncovered food safety, hygiene, quantity and regulatory violations, following complaints about overpriced food and beverages. The Food Safety, Legal Metrology and Consumer Affairs departments inspected outlets across several districts to check food hygiene, product quality, declared quantities, prices, and licensing compliance. 25 Violations Found
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As parents, caregivers, and educators, we play a crucial role in shaping the future of our children. Beyond academic knowledge, instilling essential life skills is equally vital. One such critical skill is food safety awareness.
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