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Meerut Market Suspends Trader for Storing Vegetables Inside Toilet 0

Key Update Authorities at the Mawana Naveen Sabzi Mandi in Meerut in Uttar Pradesh suspended the licence of a commission agent, or ‘arhtiya’, after officials discovered vegetables stored inside a defunct toilet on the market premises. The action came after a viral video showed tomatoes, ladyfinger, green chillies, coriander, mint, and bottle gourd packed in

Kerala HC Quashes Neypayasam Food Safety Case Against Chottanikkara Temple 0

Key Update The Kerala High Court has quashed the case registered against the authorities of the Chottanikkara Devi Temple over alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act and the Legal Metrology Act related to the distribution of ‘Neypayasam’. A division bench comprising Justice V Raja Vijayaraghavan and Justice K V Jayakumar passed the

Eid Food Safety Crackdown Sweeps Across Kashmir 0

Key Update Food safety officials in Srinagar intensified inspections across several areas, including Baghat, Natipora, Chanapora, HMT Zainakote, and Boulevard, to ensure compliance with food safety regulations ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. During the drive, authorities collected samples of various food products for laboratory testing to assess their quality and safety standards. Officials also inspected hygiene conditions

Fake Khoya Bust in Meerut: Easy Ways to Spot Adulteration 0

Key Update In a major crackdown, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department raided an illegal or fake khoya manufacturing unit in Sardhana, Meerut, and seized a huge quantity of adulterated materials. According to information shared by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), officials recovered nearly 70 tins of refined oil and eight

Most Packaged Foods in India Contain Artificial Additives, Report Finds 0

Key Update Artificial flavours, colours, and additives are present in a large number of packaged foods sold in India, according to a new report that analysed more than 23,000 food and beverage products across the country. The report, released by NatFirst and its nutrition platform TruthIn, examined over 25 food categories using AI-based analysis tools.

WHO Pushes Global Crackdown on Excess Salt Intake 0

Key Update The World Health Organisation (WHO) has launched updated global guidelines and a revamped “SHAKE the salt habit” package to help countries reduce excessive salt consumption, one of the leading dietary risk factors linked to heart disease, stroke, and premature deaths. The move comes as the WHO warns that the world remains off track

Rajasthan Cracks Down on Unsafe Namkeen and Ghee Brands 0
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- May 19, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Rajasthan has banned the sale of specific batches of mixed namkeen products and Bilona Ghee after laboratory tests found them substandard during statewide inspections. Authorities collected food samples from different districts across the state during March and April and initiated action after receiving the test results, said Gayatri
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Pests, Decayed Vegetables, and Expired Licences Found at Hyderabad Lulu Hypermarket 0
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- May 19, 2026
Key Update Telangana Food Safety officials detected multiple serious violations during an inspection at Lulu Hypermarket in Hyderabad on Monday (May 18, 2026) following a consumer complaint. Authorities found pest infestation in besan flour, atta, and dal products, decayed vegetables, poor hygiene conditions, clogged drains filled with meat waste, and food items sold under expired
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Rajkot Court Jails Two Food Business Owners Over Banned Colours in Food 0
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- May 19, 2026
Key Update A municipal court in Rajkot sentenced two food business operators to six months of rigorous imprisonment after laboratory tests detected banned artificial colours in food served at their establishments. Judicial Magistrate First Class Kamleshkumar R. Gagnani convicted the operators under Section 3(1)(zz) and Section 59 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,
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Meerut Market Suspends Trader for Storing Vegetables Inside Toilet 0

Kerala HC Quashes Neypayasam Food Safety Case Against Chottanikkara Temple 0

Eid Food Safety Crackdown Sweeps Across Kashmir 0

Fake Khoya Bust in Meerut: Easy Ways to Spot Adulteration 0

Most Packaged Foods in India Contain Artificial Additives, Report Finds 0

WHO Pushes Global Crackdown on Excess Salt Intake 0

Rajasthan Cracks Down on Unsafe Namkeen and Ghee Brands 0

Pests, Decayed Vegetables, and Expired Licences Found at Hyderabad Lulu Hypermarket 0

Rajkot Court Jails Two Food Business Owners Over Banned Colours in Food 0

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