Food Manifest 





Key Update Acting on multiple public complaints, the Food Safety Wing conducted surprise inspections at 25 Pista House outlets across Greater Hyderabad on Tuesday. Inspectors found unhygienic conditions at most premises and collected 23 food samples under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and its Rules and Regulations, 2011. Widespread Hygiene and Storage Lapses
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Key Update The Food Safety Wing seized 16,565 litres of suspected substandard coconut oil in surprise raids across seven districts in Kerala under Operation Life. Officials launched the action after receiving a flood of complaints about poor-quality coconut oil flooding the market, triggered by soaring prices. Kollam district recorded the largest seizure, with officials confiscating
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Report The Rachakonda Police, Telangana, booked 46 cases and arrested 52 people on July 2 during a special drive or a food scam targeting unauthorised and unhygienic food manufacturing units. Special Operations Teams I and II, along with Law and Order officers and Armed Reserve forces, carried out coordinated raids across the commissionerate. Acting on
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Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has raised compliance standards for quick commerce platforms, compelling them to hire certified food safety professionals amid a widening talent shortage. This regulatory push has increased operational costs and challenged firms already striving for profitability. New Food Safety Mandate Creates Talent Shortage FSSAI now requires
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Highlighting the need for rigorous quality checks in the food industry.
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Report After banning the use of artificial colours in Gobi Manchurian, the Karnataka state food department has ramped up its scrutiny to detect low-quality food items. The food safety department has installed quick food testing kits in public areas to identify poor-quality products. Purpose of Sample Collection As per reports, the department is thoroughly investigating
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