Food Manifest 
Key Update The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has stepped up its food safety enforcement drive, uncovering multiple violations at street food stalls across the city. The inspections, aimed at protecting public health, resulted in the seizure of prohibited ingredients and penalties for vendors violating food safety regulations. MSG Seized from Street Food Stalls During an
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Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified inspections across Pune under the “Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra” campaign and a newly launched online grievance portal. However, many sweet shops no longer display best-before dates or even price tags on loose sweets, making it harder for consumers to assess their freshness, quality,
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of Westend Agro Products Pvt. Ltd. after uncovering serious food safety violations during an inspection of its manufacturing premises. Officials Uncover Relabelling and Misleading Claims FSSAI launched the inspection after receiving a complaint alleging the alteration of manufacturing and packing
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Key Update The Commissionerate of Food Safety raided a food manufacturing unit in Karmanghat, Hyderabad, and seized 110 kg of sev and 40 litres of cooking oil after uncovering multiple violations of food safety regulations. The enforcement action followed an inspection at Ashoksingh Foods, where officials found the unit operating in breach of licensing requirements.
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a new regulatory directive to boost transparency across the coffee market. The agency now requires manufacturers of packaged coffee-chicory blends to clearly display the exact percentage of coffee and chicory on the Principal Display Panel (PDP), the front of the package. The
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Overview & Primary Objective Southern Railway is revamping platform catering across Kerala to address long-standing passenger concerns regarding food hygiene, quality, and foodborne illnesses. By partnering with established national and international food brands, the railways are providing clean, standardised dining options alongside traditional stalls. Key Initiatives & Updates Expanding Successful Pilots: Following positive responses to
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