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5,000 Kg of Bananas Seized in Udupi Raid Over Illegal Chemical Ripening 0

Key Update A joint team of officials raided three banana storage and trading facilities in Alevoor, Udupi, on Thursday after receiving reports of an illegal chemical-ripening operation. The team seized around 5,000 kg of raw bananas worth ₹4 lakh, along with chemicals, artificial colouring agents, ripening equipment and vehicles allegedly used in the operation. Police

FSSAI Cracks Down: Marche Retail Suspended, SDP Ghee Sales Halted 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified action against food businesses, suspending the licence of Delhi-based Marche Retail Pvt Ltd for 30 days and ordering Daman-based SDP Industries Pvt Ltd to stop selling its ghee products. The action followed inspections, follow-up scrutiny and laboratory analysis that identified food-safety and

Gloves Don’t Replace Handwashing: Why Wearing Gloves Isn’t Enough 0

Gloves have become a familiar sight in restaurants, bakeries, catering units and food-processing facilities. Food handlers use them while preparing, serving or packing food, particularly when they want to avoid direct hand contact. However, gloves provide only an additional barrier. They do not replace one of the most basic food-safety practices: handwashing. The principle is

E. coli in Kochi Eatery Water: Bottling Units Set for Safety Checks 0

Significant Update The Health Department and Kochi Corporation plan to inspect water bottling units after officials detected E. coli in drinking water samples collected during surprise checks at roadside eateries. Officials found E. coli in five samples collected from eateries in Kaloor, Vyttila and Thammanam. They also detected the bacteria in a borewell water sample

8,000+ Bottles Seized as Railways Crack Down on Unauthorised Sales 0

Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has intensified inspections against unauthorised food and beverage sales on trains and at railway stations, seizing more than 8,000 bottles of unauthorised packaged drinking water during recent enforcement drives. Quick Response Teams Step Up Inspections IRCTC has deployed Quick Response Teams (QRTs) across its zones

Food Safety Crackdown: FSSAI Issues 150+ Notices 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued more than 150 notices to food companies in recent months over misleading advertisements, false claims and labelling non-compliance. The regulator shared the update on its recent enforcement actions through a social media post, highlighting action against several major food and beverage brands.

Dabur’s ‘100% Pure’ Claims: Delhi HC Stays FSSAI Order 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- August 24, 2026
Key Update The Delhi High Court has stayed FSSAI’s prohibition order against Dabur over its use of “100% Pure” and “100% Natural” claims on food products, giving the company interim relief until the next hearing. Court Questions Lack of Hearing Justice Amit Mahajan noted that Dabur had sold these products for decades and found a
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Expired Dairy, Coloured Sweets: What Rail Food Checks Found in Karnataka 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 22, 2026
Key Update A food safety inspection drive conducted at railway stations across Karnataka on Thursday uncovered several violations, including expired dairy products, suspected use of non-permitted colours, improper food storage and unhygienic food handling. 36 Stations, 112 Food Establishments Inspected Officials inspected 36 railway stations and 112 food establishments, including railway pantries, hotels and food
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Onam Food Orders, Warehouses Face Tighter Safety Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- August 22, 2026
Key Update Kerala has intensified food safety inspections ahead of Onam, expanding checks to online food delivery centres, e-commerce warehouses, dark stores and major border checkposts to ensure the quality and safety of food reaching consumers. Online Food Supply Chains Under Scrutiny Health Minister K Muraleedharan said officials are inspecting establishments that prepare and deliver
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5,000 Kg of Bananas Seized in Udupi Raid Over Illegal Chemical Ripening 0

FSSAI Cracks Down: Marche Retail Suspended, SDP Ghee Sales Halted 0

Gloves Don’t Replace Handwashing: Why Wearing Gloves Isn’t Enough 0

E. coli in Kochi Eatery Water: Bottling Units Set for Safety Checks 0

8,000+ Bottles Seized as Railways Crack Down on Unauthorised Sales 0

Food Safety Crackdown: FSSAI Issues 150+ Notices 0

Dabur’s ‘100% Pure’ Claims: Delhi HC Stays FSSAI Order 0

Expired Dairy, Coloured Sweets: What Rail Food Checks Found in Karnataka 0

Onam Food Orders, Warehouses Face Tighter Safety Checks 0

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