How Easy Is It to Phase Out Artificial Food Dyes in India?
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- February 7, 2026
Food Manifest Report The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert regarding cinnamon products, now including “Super Brand” cinnamon due to its elevated lead levels. The Arkansas Department of Health collected samples at a retail location, which the FDA subsequently reviewed. The agency warns that exposure to this product may pose safety risks. This
READ MOREReport To tackle potential public health hazards, the Telangana government has officially prohibited the production, sale, and storage of mayonnaise made from raw eggs throughout the State. The Commissioner of Food Safety issued the prohibition order, which took effect on October 30 and will remain valid for a year. Authorities imposed the ban based on
READ MOREReport Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is set to investigate e-commerce and fast commerce platforms for potential violations of the Food Safety and Standards Amendment Regulations 2020. This legislation requires platforms and sellers to list and deliver food products with at least 30 per cent of their shelf life remaining or no
READ MOREReport During the festive season, food safety authorities across India are ramping up efforts to protect consumers. In Nagpur, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confiscated significant quantities of contaminated food, while in Godhra, a shop received a notice for poor hygiene after a customer discovered fungus in candies. Meanwhile, in Bhopal, officials collected samples
READ MOREReport As part of the continuing raid at various food establishments, food safety officials in Hyderabad visited a Zomato Hyperpure warehouse in Kukatpally on October 29, 2024. Hyperpure, Zomato‘s end-to-end supply chain solution for the Hotels, Restaurants, and Caterers industry, provides a range of products, including fruits, vegetables, meat, seafood, gourmet foods, packaging, consumables, and
READ MOREAs the world becomes more mindful of what we eat and how it impacts our planet, one lifestyle captures global attention: veganism. Celebrated each year on November 1, World Vegan Day represents more than just a date—it embodies a movement dedicated to compassion, health, and sustainability. Whether you are curious about the benefits of a
READ MOREReport A customer in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, reported that the Food Safety Department delayed filing a complaint for five days about decayed packaged fruit he purchased from a city supermarket. Although he contacted the FSSAI helpline, officials postponed the sample collection process for over five days. Delay in Sample Collection The complainant, a resident of
READ MOREReport The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently seized about 280 kg of sweets and savoury items valued at Rs 72,000 for violating food safety standards in Coimbatore. FSSAI officials warned consumers to be cautious when buying sweets and savoury items for Deepavali, as some manufacturers recycle used cooking oil from sweet
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