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FSSAI Steps Up Vigilance in Fruit Markets, Flags ‘Masala’ Use 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed states to intensify inspections and enforce strict vigilance to curb the use of illegal ripening agents in fruits such as mangoes, bananas, and papayas. It has also warned that these practices can cause serious health issues, including difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, and skin
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Adulterated Paneer Case: Ghaziabad Dairy Owner Fined 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Key Update Vishal Singhal, owner of Jai Durga Dairy in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was fined ₹5,000 for selling adulterated paneer in 2021. After the case reached court, he pleaded guilty and requested leniency, setting the stage for a swift judgment. The case traces back to January 8, 2021, when authorities registered an FIR after detecting
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Illegal PDS Rice Seizure in Mangaluru Raises Food Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Key Update A food inspector intercepted a pickup vehicle carrying illegally procured Public Distribution System (PDS) rice in Mangaluru, highlighting risks to food safety and traceability. Inspector Prasanna Kumar Pakkala acted on a tip-off about the unauthorised diversion of subsidised rice meant for public welfare. Lack of Traceability and Documentation Officials tracked and stopped the
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Study Flags Artificial Sweeteners: Gut & Metabolic Risks Revealed 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Overview Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame potassium, saccharin, and sucralose commonly appear on food labels of popular products. Manufacturers add them for sweetness, but growing concerns now surround their potential health effects. You’ll find them in diet sodas, low-sugar foods, snacks, and even chewing gums. While many assume these ingredients have zero calories and no
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Coca-Cola Fined ₹2 Lakh in Jaisalmer Over Contaminated Maaza Bottle 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 16, 2026
Significant Update The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, imposed a ₹2 lakh penalty on Coca-Cola after it found a plastic piece inside a sealed Maaza bottle. It also directed the company to pay ₹50,000 to the complainant as compensation for mental distress and legal expenses. Tushar Purohit, a resident of Dhibba
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From Fried Snacks to Millets: Karnataka Revamps Meeting Menus 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- April 16, 2026
Key Update The Karnataka government has issued a nutrition advisory defining what departments should serve at official meetings and events, while restricting commonly served items such as fried snacks, milk-based tea and coffee. Issued on April 13, the order aims to promote healthier eating habits in government workplaces, noting that current food practices often fall
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