Food Manifest 
Key Update The Government of India has amended the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025 — VOPPA 2025, to make the edible oil industry more transparent and better monitored. The revised framework improves data accuracy, strengthens oversight, and supports national food security. Nationwide Workshops to Ensure Smooth Implementation The Department of Food
READ MOREKey Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) have joined forces to make food imports quicker and more transparent. Their systems are now integrated under the upgraded SWIFT 2.0 platform. Previously, FSSAI’s Food Import Clearance System (FICS) worked with CBIC’s ICEGATE system
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Key Development FSSAI has rolled out stricter and more streamlined testing norms for imported food products to strengthen food safety and improve trade transparency. The updated system speeds up testing, aligns India’s methods with global standards, and aims to make import clearances more efficient without compromising safety at ports. Key Highlights FSSAI now requires notified
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Key Update Five students at KVK School in Indira Nagar, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, were rushed to Rajawadi Hospital on Monday afternoon after falling ill from a samosa served in the school canteen. The incident happened around 2:15 pm, shortly after the children finished their snack break. Teachers noticed the students vomiting, feeling dizzy, and complaining
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Key Development The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged pet food manufacturers to consider highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) as a key hazard in their food safety plans. H5N1 infections often rise during the migratory bird season, increasing the likelihood of contamination in raw meat used for pet foods. This alert comes after
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Key Update A video allegedly showing rats crawling over uncovered food at the Shaheed Bhagat Singh College canteen, Delhi, has gone viral, triggering widespread concern among students about hygiene and food safety on campus. The clip shows rodents scurrying across utensils and food items, raising serious questions about the canteen’s cleanliness. Students Demand Accountability Many
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