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FSSAI Bans Plastic Packaging for Pan Masala Products 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 12, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited the use of plastic and other synthetic materials in packaging for pan masala, requiring manufacturers to shift to packaging formats that comply with the amended regulations. The amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, was notified on August 7,
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FSSAI Bans Metal Pins and Wires in Food Packaging After Safety Concerns Rise 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 16, 2026
Key Update FSSAI has banned the use of metallic pins, staple pins, wires, and other sharp materials in food packaging and handling after reports highlighted serious safety risks. The authority took action following a recent incident in Thane, where a three-year-old boy accidentally swallowed two metal wires hidden inside decorative elements of his birthday cake.
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FSSAI Bans Everest, Laljee Godhoo Aafoetida Over Quality Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) manufactured by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo after laboratory tests found the products failed to meet prescribed quality standards. Hing Samples Fail FSSAI Standards FSSAI launched surveillance of major hing brands following a consumer complaint.
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FSSAI Bans ‘100%’ Claims on Food Labels and Ads 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 30, 2025
Regulator Orders Immediate Removal of Misleading Claims FSSAI has officially directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to stop using the term “100%” and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. In its May 28, 2025 advisory, the authority flagged these terms as vague, unregulated, and potentially misleading under Indian food laws. No
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FSSAI Backs Off IMS Act Enforcement, Raising Concerns 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 15, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has declared that it no longer holds the responsibility for enforcing the Infant Milk Substitutes (IMS) Act. This decision came in response to a Right to Information (RTI) query filed in March 2025. In its reply dated April 1, FSSAI stated that the Ministry of
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FSSAI Asks States to Boost Milk Product Checks for Festive Season 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 3, 2025
Key Update To protect public health, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed States to step up surveillance of milk, milk-based products, and other high-demand items during the festive season. Food safety officers must submit inspection data, sampling results, and outcomes of this special drive by November 15. “During the festive
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