Food Manifest Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a key order on 18 March 2026 outlining compliance obligations for e-commerce Food Business Operators under the ONDC model. This update introduces clear accountability across multiple entities in a single transaction, making it essential for businesses to understand their roles. What is ONDC
READ MOREKey Update Food safety officials sealed a manufacturing unit in Pannapuri, Hapur, in Uttar Pradesh after discovering that it was producing tomato sauce under extremely unhygienic conditions. During the raid, officials found that the unit was using vegetable pulp, acid, and banned synthetic colours to make tomato sauce. They also identified rotten materials and harmful chemical
READ MORESignificant Update A 20-year-old man in Bhabua, Bihar, lost his life after consuming restaurant-packed food, raising serious concerns about food safety. What seemed like a routine meal turned fatal, highlighting the risks associated with unsafe food handling. According to reports, Vishal had dinner with his brother and friends around 10:30 p.m., eating Manchurian and Kadhai
READ MORESignificant Update A tragic incident in Ahmedabad’s Chandkheda area has raised serious food safety concerns after two young sisters died and their parents were hospitalised following a meal of dosa made from store-bought batter. The family reportedly bought ready-made batter from a local dairy and prepared dosas at home. Soon after eating, family members developed
READ MOREKey Update Passengers on a busy intercity train were left shocked after a Mumbai-based entrepreneur reported finding an insect in the food served onboard the Vande Bharat Express. The discovery created panic in his coach, with several passengers refusing to continue eating their meals. The incident occurred on April 6, 2026, on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande
READ MOREKey Update The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) does not have the authority to regulate food meant for animal consumption. The court clarified that the regulator’s mandate applies only to food intended for human consumption. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and
READ MOREKey Update Food safety officials in Jharkhand carried out a raid in Hazaribag and seized a large quantity of expired mustard oil from local markets. The action formed part of an ongoing drive to curb the sale of unsafe and expired food products and protect public health. Crackdown on Unsafe Food Products During the inspection,
READ MOREKey Update As the world marked World Health Day with the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” doctors raised concerns about a growing social media trend in which “mom influencers” promote milk or energy mixes and multivitamin gummies as essential for children’s growth. A review of these posts shows that influencers actively promote these
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