Food Manifest 





Report FSSAI officials in Mysuru have begun inspecting paying guest (PG) accommodations to assess food quality and hygiene standards. Following reports of food poisoning in Bengaluru, FSSAI Commissioner Srinivas directed inspections in Mysuru, a city known for its numerous PG accommodations. Three teams were deployed to carry out the campaign, which began on Friday and
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Key Development FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani inaugurated a first-of-its-kind pilot training programme on food safety risk assessment, jointly developed by FSSAI and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The programme offers a structured curriculum from basic to advanced levels, aligned with international risk analysis principles and tailored to India’s regulatory needs. FSSAI aims to strengthen risk
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Report Ahead of the Holi festival, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and union territories to intensify food safety enforcement through a nationwide anti-adulteration drive. Authorities have been instructed to conduct stringent monitoring, inspections, and sampling to prevent the sale of substandard and adulterated food products. States Ordered
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Key Update Ahead of Holi, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a nationwide “Holi Anti-Adulteration Drive” to ensure the safety and quality of foods commonly consumed during celebrations. The drive targets sweets, milk and milk products such as khoya, paneer, and ghee, edible oils, and other festive essentials. Authorities are
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Key Update FSSAI has launched a unified digital approval system called the Electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS), marking a major shift for India’s food industry. From June 1, 2026, companies must submit all applications related to product approvals, claims, nutraceuticals, novel ingredients, vegan products, Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) and non-specified
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Report On Wednesday, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a new digital tool that enables consumers to report misleading claims on food labels directly. This initiative, aligned with FSSAI’s Advertisement and Claims Monitoring Committee (AMC), aims to strengthen on-the-ground regulatory oversight and promote accountability across the food industry. Consumers can now
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