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Railway Samosa Vendor Caught in Unhygienic Conditions, Sparks Outrage 0

Key Update A viral social media video has once again raised questions about food hygiene practices on Indian Railways. The video shows a samosa vendor selling food under unsanitary conditions inside a moving train. The footage shows the vendor sitting on the floor while selling samosas to passengers. He talks on a mobile phone and

Tamil Nadu Inspects Egg Storages Over School Meal Concerns 0

Significant Update Officials from the Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (TSFSDAD) on Thursday began inspecting cold storage facilities used by egg suppliers in Namakkal district. The inspections follow reports that contractors supplying eggs to the PTMGR (Puratchi Thalaivar MG Ramachandran) Nutritious Meal Programme had stored nearly 20 crore eggs in cold storage

US FDA Finds Multiple Compliance Gaps at Dabur OTC Plant 0

Significant Update The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised serious compliance concerns at Dabur India‘s over-the-counter (OTC) manufacturing facility in Dadra and Nagar Haveli following an inspection conducted between January 12 and January 16, 2026. In a Form 483 inspection report, the regulator cited alleged documentation irregularities, data integrity concerns, questionable microbiology testing

FSSAI Notices IRCTC Over Train Toilet Utensil Video 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) after taking suo motu cognisance of a viral social media video that allegedly shows catering staff washing utensils inside a train toilet on the Mumbai–Ernakulam Duronto Express. FSSAI described the alleged

SC Issues Notices to FSSAI, Centre Over Alleged Lapses in FSS Act Enforcement 0

Key Update The Supreme Court (SC) of India has issued notices to the Central Government, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking stronger food safety enforcement in India. A bench

FSSAI Debunks Viral ‘Plastic Egg’ and ‘Injected Watermelon’ Myths 0

Key Update Eggs remain one of the most affordable and widely consumed sources of protein in India. Known for their nutrition and versatility, they form a regular part of daily diets across households. However, social media platforms have recently sparked fears over so-called “plastic eggs,” with several viral posts and videos claiming that artificial eggs

Synthetic Milk, Fake Labels and Gutkha: FDA Cracks Down Across Maharashtra 0
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- May 29, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) arrested 33 people, sealed 27 establishments and seized goods worth nearly Rs 50 lakh during a statewide enforcement drive against banned gutkha sales and food adulteration conducted between May 25 and May 27. According to an official statement issued on Thursday, the FDA carried out raids
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Madurai Intensifies Anti-Gutka Drive, Seals 28 Shops 0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2026
Key Update The district food safety department seized 134.93 kg of banned tobacco products during a major enforcement drive conducted across Madurai district between May 1 and May 26. Officials inspected 6,341 shops during the operation, including 3,804 checked by food safety officers and 2,537 inspected by joint enforcement teams. During the inspections, authorities found
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FSSAI Tightens Food Safety Rules for Besan, Seafood and Cold-Pressed Oils 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2026
Key Update India’s food regulator has tightened safety standards for several commonly consumed foods amid rising concerns over contamination, adulteration and chemical residues. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued revised and draft regulations covering heavy metals, toxins, antibiotic residues and quality standards for products ranging from besan and edible oils
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Railway Samosa Vendor Caught in Unhygienic Conditions, Sparks Outrage 0

Tamil Nadu Inspects Egg Storages Over School Meal Concerns 0

US FDA Finds Multiple Compliance Gaps at Dabur OTC Plant 0

FSSAI Notices IRCTC Over Train Toilet Utensil Video 0

SC Issues Notices to FSSAI, Centre Over Alleged Lapses in FSS Act Enforcement 0

FSSAI Debunks Viral ‘Plastic Egg’ and ‘Injected Watermelon’ Myths 0

Synthetic Milk, Fake Labels and Gutkha: FDA Cracks Down Across Maharashtra 0

Madurai Intensifies Anti-Gutka Drive, Seals 28 Shops 0

FSSAI Tightens Food Safety Rules for Besan, Seafood and Cold-Pressed Oils 0

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