Food Manifest 





Report In Bengaluru, the health department will set up food-testing kits for consumers at 10 malls on Friday to boost citizen involvement in the fight against food adulteration. According to food safety commissioner Srinivas K, each of the selected malls will feature an FSSAI-approved “magic box” to detect adulteration in seven food categories: milk, fats,
READ MOREKey Update As part of Operation Nalikera, the Food Safety Department launched a one-day district-wide inspection to curb the sale of fake coconut oil during Onam. During the drive, officials seized 1,965 liters of adulterated oil. At a godown in Cherumukku, Tirurangadi (Malappuram), they confiscated 735 liters of oil. Officials sent all samples to laboratories
READ MOREKey Update The Indore district administration carried out a major raid in the Siyaganj area on Saturday, seizing more than 1,300 kg of suspected adulterated food materials. Collector Shivam Verma led the operation, instructing teams from the district administration and the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a surprise inspection at the Jayashree Merchant godown
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Major Reformulation Across Store Brands Walmart announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and 30 other additives—including preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and fat substitutes—from its store brands by January 2027. This reformulation will impact approximately 1,000 products, including salty snacks, baked goods, power drinks, salad dressings, and frosting. The initiative primarily affects Walmart’s largest private-label food brand,
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Key Update The Madhya Pradesh Food and Drugs Administration (MP-FDA) has expanded its scrutiny beyond medicines and, as a result, revealed that nearly one in every 30 food samples tested in the state was adulterated. Between April 1 and September 30, food safety officers across Madhya Pradesh collected 9,827 legal samples and 12,214 surveillance samples.
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Explore the key initiatives, hygiene measures, and the ban on raw egg mayonnaise. Prioritize food safety for a healthier future.
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