Blog 3 Columns

Industrial-Grade Essence Found in Rose Water, Kozhikode Food Unit Shut Down 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 6, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department shut down Azad Foods Manufacturing Unit in Nallalam, Kozhikode, after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise inspection. Inspectors found that the manufacturer mixed industrial-grade rose essence, commonly used to make soaps and incense sticks, into rose water used to flavour biryani and other food items. Although
READ MORE
Think Before You Eat That Garnishes: The Hidden Food Safety Risks on Your Plate 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- August 6, 2026
A sprig of coriander, a lemon wedge, or a colourful edible flower can instantly elevate the look and flavour of a meal. While these garnishes often seem like a decorative afterthought, they are still food—and they deserve the same attention to food safety as the main dish. Unlike cooked ingredients, most garnishes are served raw,
READ MORE
FSSAI Halts Sale of Select Rum and Whisky Variants Over Flavouring Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated enforcement action against several alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including makers of select Old Monk, Royal Challenge, Antiquity Blue, McDowell’s No.1 Rum, Bagpiper Deluxe Whisky, and Old Cask Deluxe XXX Rum variants, over alleged violations of food safety regulations. According to the Ministry of
READ MORE

Maharashtra Imposes One-Year Ban on Analogue Paneer 0

Key Update The Maharashtra government has banned the manufacture, processing, preparation, packing, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of analogue (non-dairy) paneer across the state for one year, citing risks to public health. With this decision, Maharashtra becomes the second state after Chhattisgarh to prohibit the product. Manufacturers produce analogue paneer using vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers,

FSSAI Orders Dabur to Halt Sale of Products Carrying Misleading ‘100%’ Claims 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a prohibition order directing Dabur India Limited to immediately stop selling several of its food products after finding them marketed with misleading ‘100%’ claims. The order covers products sold on the company’s website, including honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame

Six Fall Ill After Eating Allegedly Mouldy Cake in Kasaragod 0

Family Falls Ill After Anniversary Celebration Six people, including children, sought medical treatment after reportedly falling ill from consuming a cake purchased for a wedding anniversary celebration in Parappa, Kasaragod. According to reports, the cake was purchased from a local bakery by a resident of Kanakappally for the family celebration. Shortly after consuming the cake,

The Pressure Cooker Part Most People Forget to Clean—And Why It Matters 0

Most of us wash our pressure cooker after every use, scrubbing the pot until it looks spotless. But there’s one small component that often escapes attention—the rubber gasket, also known as the sealing ring. Tucked inside the lid, this rubber ring creates an airtight seal that allows the cooker to build pressure. While it may

CUTN Researchers Develop Low-Cost Technique to Detect Ghee Adulteration 0

Key Update Researchers at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN) have developed a novel analytical technique that detects and quantifies adulteration in cow ghee, offering a faster and more affordable approach to food quality testing. They published their findings in the journal Food Chemistry. Fluorescence-Based Technique Detects Multiple Adulterants The team uses Angular Sweep

Food Safety Officers Crack Down on EatClub Central Kitchen, Suspend Licence 0

Significant Update Food safety officers in Telangana have suspended the licence of EatClub Brands Pvt. Ltd.’s central kitchen in Ghatkesar, Telangana, after an inspection revealed multiple food safety and hygiene violations. The facility supplies food to outlets operating under brands such as Box8 and MOJO Pizza. At EatClub, Officials found poor sanitation, improper storage of

Food Manifest

Food safety guidance, regulations and best practice

Blog 3 Columns

Industrial-Grade Essence Found in Rose Water, Kozhikode Food Unit Shut Down 0

Think Before You Eat That Garnishes: The Hidden Food Safety Risks on Your Plate 0

FSSAI Halts Sale of Select Rum and Whisky Variants Over Flavouring Violations 0

Maharashtra Imposes One-Year Ban on Analogue Paneer 0

FSSAI Orders Dabur to Halt Sale of Products Carrying Misleading ‘100%’ Claims 0

Six Fall Ill After Eating Allegedly Mouldy Cake in Kasaragod 0

The Pressure Cooker Part Most People Forget to Clean—And Why It Matters 0

CUTN Researchers Develop Low-Cost Technique to Detect Ghee Adulteration 0

Food Safety Officers Crack Down on EatClub Central Kitchen, Suspend Licence 0

About Food Manifest

Food Manifest

Contact Us

Get In Touch With Us

Latest Posts

Safer Meals on Track: IRCTC Introduces Digital Food Safety Audits

Maharashtra FDA Bans Sale of Loose Spice Powders to Curb Adulteration

World Food Day 2026: Theme, History, Purpose and Global Significance

Hydrochloric Acid in Food Processing: Why Is It Used?

Kolar Arecanut Seizure: Lab Tests Reveal Unsafe and Substandard Samples

Health & Welness

Key Trends Shaping the Food and Beverage Industry in 2021

COVID and Coronavirus: Truth v/s Myth

Potassium - What You Need To Know.

A to Z

News

Food Safety

Health & Wellness

Resources

Join Us!

Terms & Conditions

Contact Us