Andhra Health Minister Warns Adulterators, Urges Citizens to Stay Alert
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- March 7, 2026
Food Manifest Key Development FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani inaugurated a first-of-its-kind pilot training programme on food safety risk assessment, jointly developed by FSSAI and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The programme offers a structured curriculum from basic to advanced levels, aligned with international risk analysis principles and tailored to India’s regulatory needs. FSSAI aims to strengthen risk
READ MOREKey Development A routine check by NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) revealed large-scale mustard adulteration in Madhya Pradesh after a buyer flagged poor quality during lifting. Granules sold as mustard dissolved in water, confirming they were clay. Nearly 40% of the mustard procured under the MSP (Minimum Support Price) scheme in Sagar
READ MOREKey Update To strengthen food safety and traceability, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new regulations requiring food manufacturers to maintain daily production records and raw material usage. FSSAI detailed these proposals in a draft notification published in the Gazette. Focus on Hygiene, Accountability, and Consumer Safety The draft rules
READ MOREKey Development Kerala has declared Bacillus subtilis, a probiotic or “good” bacterium found in the environment, the human gut, and fermented foods, as its official State Microbe. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the decision on Friday, making Kerala the first State in India to formally recognise a State microbe. The declaration came during the inauguration
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety Department, Kargil (UT Ladakh), has prohibited the sale and distribution of Nature’s Pride Lemon Squash after laboratory tests declared the product unsafe for consumption. Food safety officials collected a sample of the product from a retail outlet in Shakar Chiktan, Kargil, and sent it to the National Food Laboratory, JNPA,
READ MOREKey Update The government will implement the extended BIS certification deadline for mandatory quality control standards on aluminium cans, giving relief to beverage makers as demand rises. Staggered Implementation for Different Enterprises The Cookware, Utensils, and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order, 2026, will be implemented in stages: Large enterprises: October 2026 Small
READ MOREKey Update Food safety officials seized 43,421 litres of ghee suspected to be adulterated from three warehouses in Jaipur on Thursday. The warehouses were linked to Girdhar Milk Food Product and another unit operating from the same premises under the name Shri Shyam Milk Food Product. The seized stock included 9,065 litres of Bhog Vinayak
READ MOREKey Update Erode District Collector S. Kandasamy has directed Food Safety Department officials to conduct regular inspections of hotels and bakeries to ensure the quality of food served to the public. He issued the directive while chairing a district-level food safety consultative meeting at the Erode Collectorate on Thursday (January 29, 2026). The Food Safety
READ MOREKey Update A Florida Department of Health (FDOH) investigation found that 28 of 46 candy products tested contained elevated levels of arsenic, state officials announced Monday. The candies came from 10 different companies, prompting further evaluation of potential health risks, particularly for children. State Warns of Long-Term Exposure Risks Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration stated that
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