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Most Packaged Foods in India Contain Artificial Additives, Report Finds 0

Key Update Artificial flavours, colours, and additives are present in a large number of packaged foods sold in India, according to a new report that analysed more than 23,000 food and beverage products across the country. The report, released by NatFirst and its nutrition platform TruthIn, examined over 25 food categories using AI-based analysis tools.

WHO Pushes Global Crackdown on Excess Salt Intake 0

Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched updated global guidelines and a revamped “SHAKE the salt habit” package to help countries reduce excessive salt consumption, one of the leading dietary risk factors linked to heart disease, stroke, and premature deaths. The move comes as the WHO warns that the world remains off track

Rajasthan Cracks Down on Unsafe Namkeen and Ghee Brands 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department in Rajasthan has banned the sale of specific batches of mixed namkeen products and Bilona Ghee after laboratory tests found them substandard during statewide inspections. Authorities collected food samples from different districts across the state during March and April and initiated action after receiving the test results, said Gayatri

Pests, Decayed Vegetables, and Expired Licences Found at Hyderabad Lulu Hypermarket 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 19, 2026
Key Update Telangana Food Safety officials detected multiple serious violations during an inspection at Lulu Hypermarket in Hyderabad on Monday (May 18, 2026) following a consumer complaint. Authorities found pest infestation in besan flour, atta, and dal products, decayed vegetables, poor hygiene conditions, clogged drains filled with meat waste, and food items sold under expired
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Rajkot Court Jails Two Food Business Owners Over Banned Colours in Food 0
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- May 19, 2026
Key Update A municipal court in Rajkot sentenced two food business operators to six months of rigorous imprisonment after laboratory tests detected banned artificial colours in food served at their establishments. Judicial Magistrate First Class Kamleshkumar R. Gagnani convicted the operators under Section 3(1)(zz) and Section 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,
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Synthetic Colours in Namkeens, Low Fat Milk Found in Karnataka Checks 0
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- May 19, 2026
Key Update Think twice before reaching for your favourite namkeens or savoury snacks. Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) identified products such as boondi, sev, chips, and chow chow mixture among the most unsafe food items in the state during 2025-26. The department analysed 35,639 food samples across Karnataka, including 9,233 samples collected through
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The Whole Truth Faces Scrutiny Over ‘No Added Sugar’ Claims 0

Key Update Clean-label food startup The Whole Truth is facing growing scrutiny after regulators, competitors, and influencers questioned some of its product claims and marketing practices. Founded in 2019 by Shashank Mehta, the company built its brand around ingredient transparency and “honest” food products aimed at health-conscious consumers. FSSAI Questions Product Claims The Food Safety

Vision Sabarimala Sets Stage for Cleaner, Safer Pilgrim Food 0

Significant Update The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to strengthen food safety and hygiene standards at hotels and food stalls in Sabarimala. The Board will revise tender conditions and bring organisations such as Kudumbashree, Indian Coffee House, and KTDC into the food service sector at Sannidhanam and Pamba. Board Makes Health Cards and Hygiene

FSSAI Sets Clear Rules for ‘Minimally Processed’ Food Labels 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a clear legal definition for “minimally processed” foods to stop misleading marketing claims. The regulator aims to prevent manufacturers from promoting heavily altered products as “fresh” or “raw” to gain an unfair market advantage. FSSAI Lists Approved Processing Methods Under the 2026

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Most Packaged Foods in India Contain Artificial Additives, Report Finds 0

WHO Pushes Global Crackdown on Excess Salt Intake 0

Rajasthan Cracks Down on Unsafe Namkeen and Ghee Brands 0

Pests, Decayed Vegetables, and Expired Licences Found at Hyderabad Lulu Hypermarket 0

Rajkot Court Jails Two Food Business Owners Over Banned Colours in Food 0

Synthetic Colours in Namkeens, Low Fat Milk Found in Karnataka Checks 0

The Whole Truth Faces Scrutiny Over ‘No Added Sugar’ Claims 0

Vision Sabarimala Sets Stage for Cleaner, Safer Pilgrim Food 0

FSSAI Sets Clear Rules for ‘Minimally Processed’ Food Labels 0

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