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- February 16, 2026
Food Manifest Key Update Food safety officers from the Rajasthan health department detected excessive levels of total polar compounds (TPC) in cooking oil during a surprise inspection at a McDonald’s outlet in Gaurav Tower in Jaipur on Monday. Officials stated that the maximum permissible TPC limit for cooking oil is 25%. However, the oil used for non-vegetarian
READ MOREKey Update On Tuesday, February 10, the Supreme Court of India urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to actively consider introducing front-of-package warning labels on packaged food products. The court raised concerns about high levels of sugar, saturated fats, and sodium in processed foods. While hearing a public interest litigation (PIL)
READ MOREKey Update Kollam district has secured first place in the fourth phase of the national-level ‘Eat Right Challenge’ for 2024–25, winning the Food Safety Award for the third consecutive time. The district earned the top ranking for its strong and consistent implementation of food safety initiatives. Authorities carried out food safety registration and licensing drives,
READ MOREKey Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has granted a three-month extension to food business operators (FBOs) to comply with the revised manufacturing standards for meat sausage, offering temporary relief to the meat processing industry. Revised Norms Deferred to May 1, 2026 FSSAI introduced the updated standards under the Food Safety
READ MOREKey Update As many as 74 students of the Devarapalli Government Tribal Welfare School in Maredumilli, Polavaram district in Andhra Pradesh, fell ill on Sunday after consuming idlis and chutney served for school breakfast, police said. According to Rampachodavaram Deputy Superintendent of Police Sai Prashant, a total of 255 students ate breakfast at the school.
READ MOREKey Update Food Safety officials on Saturday ordered the closure of a supermarket on Agraharam Street in Virudhunagar after finding that it was operating without a valid food safety licence. The officials also prohibited the repacking of grocery items at the premises. Surprise Inspection by Food Safety Team A team led by Virudhunagar district Food
READ MOREKey Development Milk production may appear routine, but a recent investigation in Gujarat has exposed a dangerous reality behind adulterated dairy products. Officials uncovered a factory that had allegedly produced synthetic milk for nearly five years using chemicals instead of pure dairy. On February 8, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) confirmed
READ MOREKey Update Authorities conducted a major food safety drive in Ongole city in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, inspecting hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops. Teams from the food safety department and the legal metrology department carried out the checks under the directions of the Food Safety Commissioner and the Director. Violations Detected During Checks During
READ MOREKey Update Choosing food storage containers may seem routine, but it plays a key role in food safety, hygiene, and long-term health. In Indian kitchens, stainless steel and glass dominate as plastic use declines. Each material offers clear advantages—and some limitations—when used daily. Stainless Steel Containers: Durable and Practical Stainless steel has long been a
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