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Fake Cumin Racket Exposed in Gwalior 0

Key Development Authorities exposed another major food adulteration case in Madhya Pradesh after uncovering clay sold as mustard seeds. In Gwalior, police caught sellers passing off fennel seeds coated with cement, chemicals, artificial colour, and fragrance as cumin. The case has raised fresh concerns about food safety and how easily adulterated spices enter Indian kitchens.

Punjab Govt to Launch Statewide Campaign Against Food Adulteration 0

Key Update Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Friday announced that the state government will roll out a statewide awareness campaign to curb food adulteration. The initiative will start from Kotkapura in the Faridkot district. As part of the campaign, the government will conduct seminars and public programmes in schools to demonstrate quality

Tea Adulteration Unit Raided in Amathur, Virudhunagar 0

Key Update Food Safety Officers seized 13.5 tonnes of adulterated tea powder worth ₹21.60 lakh from a tea adulteration unit in Amathur village near Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. The action followed a tip-off, prompting a surprise inspection by a team led by Designated Food Safety Officer S. Mariyappan. During the first check at a

Unlicensed Supermarkets, Sweet Shop Sealed in Sivakasi 0

Key Update Food Safety Officers closed two supermarkets and a sweet shop in Sivakasi after finding that they were operating without the mandatory food safety licence. The action followed a surprise inspection led by Virudhunagar District Designated Food Safety Officer S. Mariappan. During checks at supermarkets on Chairman Shanmugam Road, officials seized 4 kg of

Economic Survey 2025–26 Flags Obesity as Economic Risk 0

Key Update The Economic Survey 2025–26 has, for the first time, categorised obesity and unhealthy diets as economic risks rather than only public health concerns. It warns that rising obesity levels could weaken productivity, increase healthcare expenditure and place long-term pressure on public finances. Ultra-processed foods are driving unhealthy diets A major factor behind the

Milma, NDDB to Launch Food Testing Laboratory in Kochi 0

Key Update The Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has partnered with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) to set up a food testing laboratory in Kochi, strengthening testing infrastructure for the dairy and food sectors in the region. The facility, operating under NDDB CALF (Centre for Analysis and Learning in Livestock and Food), will

Plastic Rice Panic: Fact, Fiction, and What Really Matters 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 31, 2026
Key Update Few food rumours spread as quickly as the claim of “plastic rice.” Viral videos showing grains that bounce, float, or react to fire often resurface online, triggering anxiety—especially in countries where rice is a daily staple. Is Plastic Rice Real? The rumour gained traction in the mid-2010s through social media and messaging platforms,
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FSSAI Launches India’s First Online Food Safety Risk Assessment Training 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Health & Wellness, News
- January 31, 2026
Key Development FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani inaugurated a first-of-its-kind pilot training programme on food safety risk assessment, jointly developed by FSSAI and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The programme offers a structured curriculum from basic to advanced levels, aligned with international risk analysis principles and tailored to India’s regulatory needs. FSSAI aims to strengthen risk
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MP Mustard Adulteration Scam: Clay Found in MSP Stock 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 31, 2026
Key Development A routine check by NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) revealed large-scale mustard adulteration in Madhya Pradesh after a buyer flagged poor quality during lifting. Granules sold as mustard dissolved in water, confirming they were clay. Nearly 40% of the mustard procured under the MSP (Minimum Support Price) scheme in Sagar
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Fake Cumin Racket Exposed in Gwalior 0

Punjab Govt to Launch Statewide Campaign Against Food Adulteration 0

Tea Adulteration Unit Raided in Amathur, Virudhunagar 0

Unlicensed Supermarkets, Sweet Shop Sealed in Sivakasi 0

Economic Survey 2025–26 Flags Obesity as Economic Risk 0

Milma, NDDB to Launch Food Testing Laboratory in Kochi 0

Plastic Rice Panic: Fact, Fiction, and What Really Matters 0

FSSAI Launches India’s First Online Food Safety Risk Assessment Training 0

MP Mustard Adulteration Scam: Clay Found in MSP Stock 0

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