Food Manifest 
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told the Supreme Court that it plans to introduce front-of-pack nutrition warnings (FoPL) in a single phase. The warnings would apply to packaged foods high in even one nutrient of concern. Food businesses would get 365 days to comply voluntarily after the final
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Key Update Health and Food Safety Department officials inspected a popular cocktail outlet near Caltex N.S. Talkies in Kannur on Wednesday (September 23) following complaints of suspected food poisoning among customers who consumed cocktails from the establishment. Customers Fall Ill After Consuming Beverage The complaints relate to an incident on September 21, when seven members
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Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated penal action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India and Zepto over several food safety and regulatory non-compliances, including misleading claims and the sale or display of prohibited food products. In a social media post, FSSAI said it had launched a “major
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed restricting the use of the term “paneer” for analogue paneer and cheese products. The move aims to prevent businesses from misleading consumers about the nature and composition of the food they buy. Draft Amendment Targets Misleading Labelling The proposed amendment covers food
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Key Update The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has told the Kerala High Court that it will take corrective measures to address cleaning, sanitation, pest prevention and storage deficiencies that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) identified during inspections of the prasadam production unit at Sabarimala. FSSAI Finds Multiple Deficiencies The FSSAI conducted
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Overview Food safety officials in Ernakulam district have flagged adulteration in bakery products and spices, with several samples found to contain preservatives, synthetic colours or pesticide residues above permissible limits. 57 Bakery, 34 Spice Samples Found Unsafe Food safety department data shows the extent of the problem in Ernakulam district. During the 2025–26 financial year,
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