Food Manifest 





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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Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all States and Union Territories (UTs) to intensify their monitoring of Dairy Analogues throughout March, considering the increased demand for dairy products during the current festive season. Purpose of the Monitoring FSSAI aims to prevent food contamination and ensure proper labeling amid heightened
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Quick commerce dark stores are facing surprise audits by FSSAI.
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Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has imposed a Rs. 1,00,000 penalty on Marico, the FMCG company behind brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Livon, and Nihar. The penalty, issued under Section 52 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, relates to alleged misbranding of certain product samples at a
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