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Indian Beverage Association (IBA) Pushes for Sugar-Based Tax System 0

Key Development The Indian Beverage Association (IBA), representing leading soft drink makers, urged the finance ministry to adopt a sugar-based tax system for beverages. The association made this demand ahead of the GST Council meeting next month, where members will review tax rates on several goods. Current High Tax Rates The government taxes all aerated

Last Call: PepsiCo Retires 9 Drinks, 21 More on the Way Out 0

Overview PepsiCo has announced the discontinuation of nine beverage variants, with 21 additional drinks marked as “limited time left.” While production has ceased, some items may still be available in stores until existing inventory is sold out. The move is part of PepsiCo’s broader effort to streamline its portfolio and concentrate on high-performing segments like

Rotten Meat, Synthetic Cheese, Expired Sweets: J&K Shuts 9 Food Outlets 0

Licenses Suspended in Srinagar and Anantnag The J&K (Jammu and Kashmir) Food and Drug Administration has suspended the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licenses of nine food outlets across the Valley as part of its intensified crackdown on food safety violations. Officials confirmed on Tuesday that four outlets operated in Srinagar, while

Public Meet on Food Safety & Adulteration in Mysuru, Aug 30 0

Key Updates The Mysuru Grahakara Parishat (MGP) will hold a public meeting on August 30 to address growing concerns about food adulteration and safety in the city. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. at 6/1 Vivekananda Road, Yadavagiri, Mysuru. Since its formation, MGP has actively worked to educate the public about how commonly consumed

India Extends Fortified Rice Programme to 2028, Strengthens Food Safety 0

Key Update The Government of India has extended its fortified rice initiative under all food security schemes until December 2028, committing ₹17,082 crore to strengthen public health and food safety. By enriching rice with iron, folic acid, and vitamin B12, the government aims to actively combat anaemia and other micronutrient deficiencies. Since replacing all rice

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0

Key Update While many parts of Kerala continue to report coconut oil adulteration, Kannur presents a different picture. Over the past two years, the Food Safety Department has not reported a single case of coconut oil adulteration in the district. Instead, the highest number of complaints have involved jaggery laced with synthetic colours, widely sold

Glove Inside a Sandwich: Zomato Probes Gurugram Customer’s Shocking Discovery 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update A Gurugram resident has raised a serious food safety concern after allegedly discovering a glove inside a sandwich ordered via Zomato. The customer, Satish Sarawagi, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), shared the incident on social media on Tuesday, tagging Zomato, Zomato Care, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). He
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Phenyl in School Meal: Timely Check Averts Major Tragedy in Chhattisgarh 0
- Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update A potential tragedy was averted at a government-run residential porta-cabin school in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh, when staff discovered phenyl, a toxic chemical, in vegetables prepared for dinner. The school, located in a Maoist-affected tribal belt, houses 426 students. The contamination came to light during the school’s routine food tasting protocol, a safety
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Saudi Arabia Mandates Certified Food Safety Specialists in Central Kitchens 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 28, 2025
Key Update Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipalities and Housing has rolled out comprehensive new regulations for central kitchens across the Kingdom, requiring them to comply with higher food safety and operational standards. The updated rules mandate the hiring of certified food safety specialists and the implementation of advanced technical systems. Key Operational Requirements Introduced Under
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Indian Beverage Association (IBA) Pushes for Sugar-Based Tax System 0

Last Call: PepsiCo Retires 9 Drinks, 21 More on the Way Out 0

Rotten Meat, Synthetic Cheese, Expired Sweets: J&K Shuts 9 Food Outlets 0

Public Meet on Food Safety & Adulteration in Mysuru, Aug 30 0

India Extends Fortified Rice Programme to 2028, Strengthens Food Safety 0

Jaggery Replaces Coconut Oil as Top Adulteration Concern in Kannur 0

Glove Inside a Sandwich: Zomato Probes Gurugram Customer’s Shocking Discovery 0

Phenyl in School Meal: Timely Check Averts Major Tragedy in Chhattisgarh 0

Saudi Arabia Mandates Certified Food Safety Specialists in Central Kitchens 0

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