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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
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- 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
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- 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
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- 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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Madhya Pradesh Becomes Fourth State to Ban Analogue Paneer 0

Key Update The Madhya Pradesh government has banned the production, sale and use of analogue paneer, citing health concerns and promoting natural dairy products. The government has directed officials to inspect factories and seize the product. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav announced the ban during a meeting with Food and Civil Supplies Department officials. Madhya Pradesh

No More Loose Oil: Maharashtra Tightens Edible Oil Safety Rules 0

Key Update There will be no further sale of loose edible oil or repeated use of cooking oil in Maharashtra, following a stringent 14-point statewide compliance and enforcement order issued by the state food safety authority under Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The move aims to curb adulteration and strengthen food safety. Violations involving unsafe food, possession

The Air Inside Your Food Pack: How Modified Atmosphere Packaging Works 0

Have you ever opened a food package that looks tightly sealed, only to find that it contains more air than you expected? That air may be there for a reason. Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) is a food-packaging technique in which the air inside a package is replaced with a carefully controlled gas mixture. By changing

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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

Madhya Pradesh Becomes Fourth State to Ban Analogue Paneer 0

No More Loose Oil: Maharashtra Tightens Edible Oil Safety Rules 0

The Air Inside Your Food Pack: How Modified Atmosphere Packaging Works 0

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