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Ordering Food on Trains? IRCTC Flags Risks from Unauthorised Apps 0

Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has warned train passengers against ordering food through unauthorised websites and mobile apps. The warning highlights potential risks, including food safety violations, financial fraud, and data theft. The railway PSU has also intensified its crackdown on unauthorised e-catering platforms. It has advised passengers to order

Kerala Plans Warehouse Overhaul to Prevent Food Grain Wastage 0

Key Update Kerala plans to retain only essential warehouses operated by the Civil Supplies Department and Supplyco. As part of a restructuring initiative, the department will close unnecessary facilities, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said. The State currently operates 177 National Food Security Act (NFSA) warehouses through the department. Supplyco manages another 56

Zepto, Blinkit, D-Mart Face FDA Action in Maharashtra 0

105 Food Business Licences Suspended During Special Diwali Drive Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended 105 food business licences across the state following a special food safety drive conducted on November 4 and 5, ahead of Diwali. The action affected 28 establishments in Mumbai alone. Authorities also ordered seven establishments to shut down

Deepavali Watch: FSSAI Cracks Down on Coimbatore Sweet Makers 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 7, 2026
109 Establishments Inspected, 16 Samples Collected; Unregistered Units Remain Under Scanner Food safety inspections ahead of Deepavali have prompted several branded sweet and savoury manufacturers in Coimbatore to display expiry dates on individual products. However, unregistered manufacturers and cottage industries supplying products in bulk to retail shops continue to violate food safety norms, raising concerns
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FSSAI Proposes Chemical Recycling of Plastics for Food Packaging 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 6, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed permitting chemically recycled polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) in food-contact packaging, provided manufacturers ensure that the recycled materials meet the safety standards prescribed for virgin plastics. The proposal also allows manufacturers to use recycled polymers sourced exclusively from food-grade packaging materials in
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PVR INOX Juice Counter Shut Over Cup Reuse in Bengaluru 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 6, 2026
Key Update Karnataka’s food safety authorities have shut down a juice counter at a PVR INOX multiplex in Bengaluru after a complaint alleged that the outlet reused disposable cups to serve beverages. The action followed a video of the alleged practice that went viral on social media, sparking public criticism and raising concerns about hygiene
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Swollen Packets, Broken Seals: Is Your Food Safe to Eat?0

Food packaging does more than protect products during transportation and storage. It helps prevent contamination, preserve quality and maintain food safety. However, damaged or defective packaging can compromise these protective functions and expose food to potential contamination. Consumers often check manufacturing and expiry dates before purchasing packaged food, but packaging condition deserves equal attention. Swollen

Pune FDA Suspends Karachi Sweet Mart, 9 Other Food Licences 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of several food establishments in Pune, including the main manufacturing unit of popular Karachi Sweet Mart at Bhimpura Lane in Camp, over food safety violations. Shrikant Karkale, Joint Commissioner, FDA (Food), Pune Division, said officials inspected the manufacturing unit on Tuesday and

32 Fall Ill After Eating Trevally in Kerala; Marine Toxin Suspected 0

Key Update A suspected marine toxin scare has raised concerns in Thiruvananthapuram after around 32 people sought medical treatment following the consumption of trevally (locally known as ‘vatta’) fish. One person remains in critical condition at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College Hospital. The patient, 40-year-old Sudheer from Varkala, is receiving treatment for severe symptoms, according to a

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Ordering Food on Trains? IRCTC Flags Risks from Unauthorised Apps 0

Kerala Plans Warehouse Overhaul to Prevent Food Grain Wastage 0

Zepto, Blinkit, D-Mart Face FDA Action in Maharashtra 0

Deepavali Watch: FSSAI Cracks Down on Coimbatore Sweet Makers 0

FSSAI Proposes Chemical Recycling of Plastics for Food Packaging 0

PVR INOX Juice Counter Shut Over Cup Reuse in Bengaluru 0

Swollen Packets, Broken Seals: Is Your Food Safe to Eat?0

Pune FDA Suspends Karachi Sweet Mart, 9 Other Food Licences 0

32 Fall Ill After Eating Trevally in Kerala; Marine Toxin Suspected 0

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