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NGO wants nutraceuticals regulated like drugs over safety and pricing concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, News
- April 25, 2026
Key Update A Gujarat-based NGO has urged the government to bring nutraceuticals, including fortified foods and health supplements, under drug regulator oversight. It cited concerns over product quality, safety, and unregulated pricing and called for implementing the 2024 inter-ministerial committee recommendations. In its representation to Union Health Minister JP Nadda, the organisation “Right to Life”
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Vizhinjam Deaths: Marine Toxin Confirmed, Food Poisoning Ruled Out 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 24, 2026
Key Update Authorities in Thiruvananthapuram have identified a marine toxin as the likely cause behind the deaths of two people who consumed food from a hotel in Vizhinjam. The chemical analysis report clearly rules out food poisoning. The incident dates back to February 16, when the victims, residents of the area, ate at the hotel.
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Hyderabad Tea Adulteration Racket Busted: 10 Arrested 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- April 24, 2026
Key Update The H-FAST team of Hyderabad police has busted a large-scale tea powder adulteration racket in the city. In a coordinated operation, police conducted raids at 15 locations over the past two days and arrested 10 individuals involved in the illegal network. During interrogation, the accused admitted that they mixed harmful synthetic chemicals with
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Ayodhya Raid Seizes 500+ Fake Refined Oil Cartons Imitating Fortune 0

Significant Update Police in Ayodhya have busted a major counterfeit food operation after raiding a warehouse in the Wazirganj area and seizing a large stock of fake refined oil. According to media reports, officials recovered over 500 cartons of edible oil that closely mimicked Fortune, a popular refined oil brand owned by Adani Wilmar Limited.

No Stunning, No Compliance: Nagpur Chicken Shops Under Scanner 0

Overview Despite clear rules by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) mandating stunning before slaughter, many chicken shops across Nagpur continue to skip the process entirely. Experts say enforcement has effectively broken down on the ground, while most consumers remain unaware of these violations. A ground visit to local markets revealed that

From Raw to Risk: Reused Oil and Onions Raise Red Flags in Hyderabad 0

Key Update The food safety team in Hyderabad raided M/s Naseeb Birista in Kaithalapur, Kukatpally, on April 22, 2026, following inputs from the Special Operations Team (SOT). Officials uncovered severe food safety and hygiene violations at the premises. Authorities found that the owner procured used cooking oil and reused it for bulk preparation of fried

Cyberabad Crackdown: 28 Arrested in Major Food Adulteration Raids 0

Significant Update In Hyderabad, the Cyberabad Police Enforcement Wing conducted multiple raids between January 1 and April 21, targeting food adulterators and unlicensed manufacturing units. Officials registered 22 cases and arrested 28 individuals for posing serious risks to public health. The food adulteration raids covered a wide range of products, including bakery items, sweets, namkeen,

Expired Food Stock Piles Up, AICPDF Flags Public Health Risk 0

Key Update The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has raised concerns over the mishandling of damaged and expired food products, warning that delays in action could pose serious risks to public health. In a formal communication to Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and the Ministry of

NASVI Launches Safe Food Game to Promote Clean Street Food Practices 0

NASVI Launches Safe Food Game The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) in Patna launched a learning initiative called the Safe Food Game on Tuesday to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices among street food vendors. The organisation introduced the programme in Patna and New Delhi as part of a broader health awareness

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NGO wants nutraceuticals regulated like drugs over safety and pricing concerns 0

Vizhinjam Deaths: Marine Toxin Confirmed, Food Poisoning Ruled Out 0

Hyderabad Tea Adulteration Racket Busted: 10 Arrested 0

Ayodhya Raid Seizes 500+ Fake Refined Oil Cartons Imitating Fortune 0

No Stunning, No Compliance: Nagpur Chicken Shops Under Scanner 0

From Raw to Risk: Reused Oil and Onions Raise Red Flags in Hyderabad 0

Cyberabad Crackdown: 28 Arrested in Major Food Adulteration Raids 0

Expired Food Stock Piles Up, AICPDF Flags Public Health Risk 0

NASVI Launches Safe Food Game to Promote Clean Street Food Practices 0

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