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- October 16, 2026
Food Manifest Key Update Claims about “plastic eggs” have resurfaced on social media, with viral posts suggesting that some eggs sold in the market are artificially made from plastic-like materials. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), however, has addressed the confusion and explained that changes in an egg’s appearance or texture do not necessarily
READ MOREKey Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its food safety enforcement drive to products intended for infant nutrition, including infant formula and milk foods. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe issued a comprehensive compliance order on Tuesday, warning manufacturers, distributors and others involved in promoting infant formula, milk foods and feeding bottles against
READ MOREKey Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of Radhakrishna Hotel near Borivali West railway station, Mumbai, after an inspection found multiple food hygiene and sanitation violations. The action followed a complaint alleging that a customer found a dead rat inside a Mysore masala dosa served at the eatery. Complaint Triggers
READ MOREKey Update The Madras High Court has rejected a review petition from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and upheld its earlier directive requiring manufacturers to place warning labels on PET bottles and plastic packaging used for salt and sugar. The directive requires manufacturers to alert consumers about the potential presence of
READ MOREKey Update The Austrian beverage company Red Bull has approached the Delhi High Court, arguing that FSSAI restricted it without giving manufacturers prior notice. It has also warned that the move creates regulatory uncertainty for its existing and planned investments in India. First Legal Challenge to FSSAI Move Red Bull filed its petition on September
READ MOREFDA Finds Multiple Violations An FDA team led by Chief Tukaram Mundhe inspected the 122-year-old establishment on September 27 in Mumbai. According to PTI, inspectors found rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in areas used for food preparation and storage. The inspection also reportedly found cats on the premises and a large quantity of
READ MORESignificant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of Seven Seas Hospitality with immediate effect after inspectors found serious food safety violations at its premises. The New Delhi-based hospitality and event management company operates the Seven Seas Hotel in Rohini and provides luxury banqueting and catering services. FSSAI
READ MOREOverview India is considering restrictions on the sale of high-fat, high-salt and high-sugar (HFSS) foods within 50 metres of schools, aiming to reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy foods as childhood obesity rises. The proposed rules would apply not only to school canteens but also to nearby shops, restaurants and food stalls, potentially affecting businesses around
READ MORELoose Sweets Must Carry a Use-By Date Consumers buying loose sweets in Uttar Pradesh will soon have clearer information about how long the products should be consumed. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has made it mandatory for manufacturers and retailers across the state to display the ‘use-by date’ of sweets kept for sale
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