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- August 5, 2026
Food Manifest Key Update More than 100 people, including several children, fell ill after consuming sweets served at a wedding function in Kotputli-Behror district in Rajasthan on Friday. The incident took place in Dhani Gaskan village in the Viratnagar area, where villagers started experiencing vomiting, stomach pain, and discomfort shortly after eating the sweets, rasmalai, distributed during
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised labelling rules for infant nutrition products and removed the requirement to declare Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) percentages on these products. Under the updated regulations, manufacturers no longer need to mention the “per serve percentage contribution” to RDA or the number of servings
READ MOREKey Update In a major food safety crackdown in Jaipur, food safety teams destroyed nearly 8,500 kg of rotten and fungus-infected fruits along with 1,500 kg of expired dates at a cold storage facility in Muhana Mandi in Jaipur. Officials acted during an early morning inspection drive at Aravalli Trade Vision to monitor fruit quality
READ MOREOverview Cucumber is one of the most widely consumed summer vegetables in India. People eat it raw in salads, sandwiches, juices, and side dishes because it feels light, cooling, and refreshing. Since cucumber contains nearly 96% water, it helps the body stay hydrated during hot weather. Apart from hydration, cucumber also provides nutrients such as
READ MOREKey Update Residents of Palappilly in the 10th ward of Melur panchayat in Thrissur have raised concerns after cooked rice prepared using ration rice reportedly turned dark bluish-black a few hours after cooking. Family Alerts Authorities After Colour Change According to the complaint, the family purchased the ration rice the previous day and cooked it
READ MOREKey Update FSSAI has launched a unified digital approval system called the Electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS), marking a major shift for India’s food industry. From June 1, 2026, companies must submit all applications related to product approvals, claims, nutraceuticals, novel ingredients, vegan products, Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) and non-specified
READ MORESignificant Updates A video from Katihar railway station in Bihar has sparked concern on social media after it appeared to show a woman coating cucumbers with a green-coloured substance. The incident has once again brought food safety practices and regulatory enforcement under scrutiny. In the viral clip, a woman applies what appears to be green
READ MOREKey Update FSSAI has seized stocks worth over ₹31 lakh of a branded “alkaline water” product after laboratory tests detected fulvic acid, a substance not permitted in packaged drinking water under current food safety regulations. FSSAI acted after a consumer filed a complaint through the Food Safety Connect portal. Following the complaint, officials from the
READ MOREKey Update Dubai Municipality has launched the UAE’s first dedicated laboratory for detecting foodborne viruses, strengthening Dubai’s food safety and public health infrastructure. The new ViruGenetics Lab, established at Dubai Central Laboratory, uses advanced genomic technologies to identify harmful viruses in food products with high precision and speed. Under normal conditions, the lab can process
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