Food Manifest 
Report On July 22, 2025, a passenger travelling on the Vande Bharat Express from New Delhi discovered a black insect in the dal served onboard. The contaminated meal, packed in an aluminium container, raised immediate concerns about food safety on premium trains. The passenger posted a photo of the insect in the dal meal on
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Shocking Scandal Sparks Nationwide Reforms China has announced sweeping food safety measures for schools after a lead poisoning scandal in Gansu province sickened 247 children and staff. The incident, which involved industrial-grade pigment added to kindergarten meals for visual appeal, has been called one of the worst school food safety crises in recent history. The
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Ambaji Temple Sets Food Safety Benchmark The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the ‘Eat Right Prasad’ certificate to the mohanthal prasad distributed by the Ambaji Temple Trust, Gujarat. This recognition highlights the temple’s adherence to strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in preparing and distributing prasad. Calling it a
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At a Glance Every person involved in the food business — whether it’s a restaurant, manufacturing, trading, repacking, or relabelling — must obtain a 14-digit FSSAI Registration or Licence Number as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. What is FSSAI? FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Established under the
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Key Development India has taken a decisive step to improve food safety and combat the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The government has amended the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963, to ban the use of specific antimicrobial drugs in the production and processing of milk, milk products, eggs, and honey. New Rules
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Key Development India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector, led by players like Blinkit, Zepto, Bigbasket, and Swiggy Instamart, is rapidly evolving as customer demand for ultra-fast delivery of groceries and essentials soars. However, this rapid growth has brought increased regulatory focus, especially on the hygiene and operational standards of the dark stores that form the backbone
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