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Jaipur Raid Uncovers 8,500 Kg Rotten Fruits Ready for Sale 0

Key Update In a major food safety crackdown in Jaipur, food safety teams destroyed nearly 8,500 kg of rotten and fungus-infected fruits along with 1,500 kg of expired dates at a cold storage facility in Muhana Mandi in Jaipur. Officials acted during an early morning inspection drive at Aravalli Trade Vision to monitor fruit quality

Why Cucumber Adulteration Should Worry Consumers This Summer 0

Overview Cucumber is one of the most widely consumed summer vegetables in India. People eat it raw in salads, sandwiches, juices, and side dishes because it feels light, cooling, and refreshing. Since cucumber contains nearly 96% water, it helps the body stay hydrated during hot weather. Apart from hydration, cucumber also provides nutrients such as

Bluish-Black Discolouration in Cooked Ration Rice Triggers Concern in Kerala 0

Key Update Residents of Palappilly in the 10th ward of Melur panchayat in Thrissur have raised concerns after cooked rice prepared using ration rice reportedly turned dark bluish-black a few hours after cooking. Family Alerts Authorities After Colour Change According to the complaint, the family purchased the ration rice the previous day and cooked it

FSSAI Launches ePAAS, Makes Single-Window Approval Mandatory From June 1 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, News
- May 8, 2026
Key Update FSSAI has launched a unified digital approval system called the Electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS), marking a major shift for India’s food industry. From June 1, 2026, companies must submit all applications related to product approvals, claims, nutraceuticals, novel ingredients, vegan products, Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) and non-specified
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Painted Cucumbers? Viral Bihar Railway Station Video Sparks Food Safety Panic 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 8, 2026
Significant Updates A video from Katihar railway station in Bihar has sparked concern on social media after it appeared to show a woman coating cucumbers with a green-coloured substance. The incident has once again brought food safety practices and regulatory enforcement under scrutiny. In the viral clip, a woman applies what appears to be green
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FSSAI Seizes ₹31 Lakh Worth of “Alkaline Water” Product 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 8, 2026
Key Update FSSAI has seized stocks worth over ₹31 lakh of a branded “alkaline water” product after laboratory tests detected fulvic acid, a substance not permitted in packaged drinking water under current food safety regulations. FSSAI acted after a consumer filed a complaint through the Food Safety Connect portal. Following the complaint, officials from the
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Dubai Launches UAE’s First Foodborne Virus Detection Lab 0

Key Update Dubai Municipality has launched the UAE’s first dedicated laboratory for detecting foodborne viruses, strengthening Dubai’s food safety and public health infrastructure. The new ViruGenetics Lab, established at Dubai Central Laboratory, uses advanced genomic technologies to identify harmful viruses in food products with high precision and speed. Under normal conditions, the lab can process

900 Kg Unsafe Paneer Seized and Destroyed in Ghaziabad 0

Significant Update The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration destroyed 900 kg of adulterated paneer worth nearly ₹2.25 lakh during a major crackdown in Ghaziabad. Unsafe Paneer Found During Late-Night Check The action began when police intercepted a suspicious tempo in the Shalimar Garden area late at night. Officers found a large quantity of

Bengaluru Footpath Food Stalls Under Scanner Over Expired FSSAI Licences 0

Significant Update An RTI activist has alleged that more than 50 food stalls continue to operate on footpaths in Vijayanagar in Bengaluru even though their Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licences expired in August last year. Illegal Operations and Safety Concerns Raised RTI activist Veeresh claimed that many stall owners cook food

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Jaipur Raid Uncovers 8,500 Kg Rotten Fruits Ready for Sale 0

Why Cucumber Adulteration Should Worry Consumers This Summer 0

Bluish-Black Discolouration in Cooked Ration Rice Triggers Concern in Kerala 0

FSSAI Launches ePAAS, Makes Single-Window Approval Mandatory From June 1 0

Painted Cucumbers? Viral Bihar Railway Station Video Sparks Food Safety Panic 0

FSSAI Seizes ₹31 Lakh Worth of “Alkaline Water” Product 0

Dubai Launches UAE’s First Foodborne Virus Detection Lab 0

900 Kg Unsafe Paneer Seized and Destroyed in Ghaziabad 0

Bengaluru Footpath Food Stalls Under Scanner Over Expired FSSAI Licences 0

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