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Maharashtra Tells HC Hookah Tobacco Isn’t ‘Food’, Cites FSSAI Clarification 0

Key Update The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that flavoured hookah tobacco does not qualify as “food” and therefore does not fall under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. The state relied on a March 23 clarification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Companies Challenge Raids and

Barnala Tightens Noose on Food Adulteration with ₹2.25 Lakh Penalty 0

Key Update The Barnala district administration in Punjab imposed fines totalling ₹2.25 lakh in seven cases involving the sale of substandard food products under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The violations included samples of milk cake from a Barnala-based firm, khoya from Dhanaula, mustard oil from Ghunas and Tapa, cooking oil from Handiaya,

SC Declines Plea for Court-Monitored Food Safety Body 0

Key Update The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought the creation of a national task force to strengthen food safety enforcement across India. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ruled that the petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, lacked merit and did not warrant consideration. Petitioner

FSSAI ONDC Compliance 2026: What Food Businesses Must Do Now 0
- Food Laws, General, News
- April 11, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a key order on 18 March 2026 outlining compliance obligations for e-commerce Food Business Operators under the ONDC model. This update introduces clear accountability across multiple entities in a single transaction, making it essential for businesses to understand their roles. What is ONDC
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Toxic Sauce Bust: Unhygienic Unit Sealed in Hapur 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 11, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials sealed a manufacturing unit in Pannapuri, Hapur, in Uttar Pradesh after discovering that it was producing tomato sauce under extremely unhygienic conditions. During the raid, officials found that the unit was using vegetable pulp, acid, and banned synthetic colours to make tomato sauce. They also identified rotten materials and harmful chemical
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20-Year-Old Dies After Eating Manchurian and Kadhai Paneer in Bihar 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 11, 2026
Significant Update A 20-year-old man in Bhabua, Bihar, lost his life after consuming restaurant-packed food, raising serious concerns about food safety. What seemed like a routine meal turned fatal, highlighting the risks associated with unsafe food handling. According to reports, Vishal had dinner with his brother and friends around 10:30 p.m., eating Manchurian and Kadhai
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Ahmedabad Dosa Tragedy: Can Ready-Made Batter Cause Food Poisoning?0

Significant Update A tragic incident in Ahmedabad’s Chandkheda area has raised serious food safety concerns after two young sisters died and their parents were hospitalised following a meal of dosa made from store-bought batter. The family reportedly bought ready-made batter from a local dairy and prepared dosas at home. Soon after eating, family members developed

Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Fines Vendor ₹10 Lakh 0

Key Update Passengers on a busy intercity train were left shocked after a Mumbai-based entrepreneur reported finding an insect in the food served onboard the Vande Bharat Express. The discovery created panic in his coach, with several passengers refusing to continue eating their meals. The incident occurred on April 6, 2026, on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande

Delhi High Court: FSSAI Cannot Set Standards for Animal Feed 0

Key Update The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) does not have the authority to regulate food meant for animal consumption. The court clarified that the regulator’s mandate applies only to food intended for human consumption. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and

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Maharashtra Tells HC Hookah Tobacco Isn’t ‘Food’, Cites FSSAI Clarification 0

Barnala Tightens Noose on Food Adulteration with ₹2.25 Lakh Penalty 0

SC Declines Plea for Court-Monitored Food Safety Body 0

FSSAI ONDC Compliance 2026: What Food Businesses Must Do Now 0

Toxic Sauce Bust: Unhygienic Unit Sealed in Hapur 0

20-Year-Old Dies After Eating Manchurian and Kadhai Paneer in Bihar 0

Ahmedabad Dosa Tragedy: Can Ready-Made Batter Cause Food Poisoning?0

Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Fines Vendor ₹10 Lakh 0

Delhi High Court: FSSAI Cannot Set Standards for Animal Feed 0

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