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Food Safety Officials Raid Biryani and Pulao Outlets in Visakhapatnam 0

Key Update Food safety officials conducted surprise inspections at several biryani and pulao outlets in Visakhapatnam. The team inspected outlets located near the out gate of the GVMC Main Office. During the inspections, officials found that some vendors were preparing food in unhygienic conditions. The department issued notices to the biryani and pulao outlet owners

With Heat Rising, Tamil Nadu Steps Up Monitoring of Water Cans 0

Key Update As summer temperatures climb, the Tamil Nadu food safety department has intensified monitoring of packaged drinking water cans. Officials have issued fresh guidelines to suppliers to prevent the sale of contaminated 20-litre water cans and ordered strict inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The move comes as demand for packaged

Diabetes and Polluted Water Drive CKD in Odisha 0

Key Update Researchers from SCB Medical College, Cuttack, and VIMSAR, Burla, in Odisha, report that 30–40% of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases in Odisha result from uncontrolled diabetes, while hypertension also contributes significantly. The study shows that about 15% of CKD cases are linked to heavy metals in drinking water. Of 3,200 patients examined, 480

UP Eggs Now Carry Lay and Expiry Dates: New Rules from April 1 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 17, 2026
Key Update From April 1, Uttar Pradesh will require egg producers to stamp each egg with its expiry date and lay date, Neha Lalchandani reports. The Animal Husbandry Department will take strict action against traders and farmers who ignore the rule, destroying non-compliant eggs or marking them ‘not fit for human consumption. Safe Storage Guidelines
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Dakshina Kannada Orders Ban on Plastic, Newspaper for Hot Food Packing 0
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- March 17, 2026
Key Update Additional Deputy Commissioner K. Raju on Wednesday directed officials to take immediate steps to ban the use of plastic and newspapers for hot food packing in all eateries across Dakshina Kannada. He issued the direction while chairing a District Level Coordination Committee meeting held under the National Tobacco Control Programme. Mr Raju cited
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No More Renewals: FSSAI Licences Get Lifetime Validity Under New Reforms 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 16, 2026
Key Update India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has introduced a series of reforms to simplify compliance for food businesses while maintaining strong food safety standards. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved the reforms after consultations with states, union territories, and industry stakeholders. The changes also align
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India Moves Toward ‘Zero Added Sugar’ Standard for Baby Food 0

Key Update India is planning stricter nutrition and food safety standards for infant food by eliminating added sugar in products meant for babies aged 6–24 months. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is drafting a “zero added sugar” rule under its food safety regulations for infant nutrition. Under the proposed standard, baby

Two Arrested in Hyderabad for Manufacturing Adulterated Ginger Paste 0

Key Update Police in Hyderabad arrested two men for allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated ginger paste in unhygienic conditions, raising concerns about food safety in the city. Acting on a tip-off, police from the Mailardevpally station raided a house in Subhan Colony, Ali Nagar, where the accused were reportedly preparing ginger paste using spoiled ingredients

MCD May Blacklist NGOs Over Unhygienic Mid-Day Meals to Kitchens 0

Key Update The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) may blacklist six NGOs supplying mid-day meals to its primary schools after inspections revealed serious hygiene and food safety violations in several kitchens. Currently, 14 NGOs supply mid-day meals to students in 1,514 MCD-run schools through centralised kitchens across Delhi’s 12 zones. Inspections Reveal Hygiene Violations Inspections

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Food Safety Officials Raid Biryani and Pulao Outlets in Visakhapatnam 0

With Heat Rising, Tamil Nadu Steps Up Monitoring of Water Cans 0

Diabetes and Polluted Water Drive CKD in Odisha 0

UP Eggs Now Carry Lay and Expiry Dates: New Rules from April 1 0

Dakshina Kannada Orders Ban on Plastic, Newspaper for Hot Food Packing 0

No More Renewals: FSSAI Licences Get Lifetime Validity Under New Reforms 0

India Moves Toward ‘Zero Added Sugar’ Standard for Baby Food 0

Two Arrested in Hyderabad for Manufacturing Adulterated Ginger Paste 0

MCD May Blacklist NGOs Over Unhygienic Mid-Day Meals to Kitchens 0

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