Food Manifest 
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has redefined “food grade packaging material” as essential for food safety, signaling a shift in regulatory focus. Announced on April 3, 2025, this update imposes stricter compliance requirements under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. What’s New? Certificate of Conformity Requirement: All food packaging
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In recent years, the global dairy industry has witnessed rapid growth, providing consumers with a wide array of dairy products to choose from. However, this abundance of options has also given rise to concerns over the authenticity and quality of these products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the country’s apex food
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted enforcement drives across multiple states last week and uncovered cases of food adulteration, poor hygiene, and regulatory violations. On 6 January 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department, along with Mohanpur Police, seized 7,210 kg of adulterated ghee in Kasganj. The authorities valued
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Officials of the Food Safety Department, Telangana, conducted a raid on the cloud kitchens of two large brands in Hyderabad’s Ameerpet—Rebel Foods Private Limited and ITC—and found expired food ,labelling and other violations. The Findings Officials discovered expired goods in the storeroom of Rebel Foods Private Limited, a cloud kitchen in SR Nagar, Ameerpet, including
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Lotte India Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd. and Kubera Foods for allegedly displaying misleading claims on food packaging. According to media reports, FSSAI has directed the companies to respond within seven days and explain why action
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Key Update In its latest X post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged food influencers and celebrities to verify the safety, legality and regulatory compliance of products before endorsing them. The advisory comes as influencer-led promotions increasingly shape consumer food choices, making responsible and accurate endorsements more important than ever.
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