Food Safety: The Invisible Shield Protecting Your Health
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- June 5, 2026
Food Manifest Key Update The Delhi Police’s Crime Branch busted a highly organised racket involved in the illegal importation, repackaging, and sale of expired international food products from top brands. Officers seized consignments worth ₹4.3 crore, including 43,762 kg of food items, 14,665 litres of beverages, 6,047 kg of candies, biscuits and wafers, and 23,050 kg of
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all food businesses to stop using the term “tea” for herbal or plant-based infusions that are not made from the Camellia sinensis plant. The authority said only beverages derived from Camellia sinensis—such as Kangra tea, green tea and instant tea—can legally carry
READ MOREFood safety affects everyone, whether we cook at home, buy packaged foods, or eat outside. Yet, many food safety discussions use technical terms that are difficult for consumers to understand. This gap in understanding often prevents people from recognising risks or taking timely action when food is unsafe. Knowing basic food safety terms empowers consumers
READ MOREKey Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department (TNFSDAD) will collect egg samples from 300 poultry farms in Namakkal district following allegations that eggs sold by a company contained cancer-causing chemicals. Decision Taken After Consultative Meeting Officials decided during a consultative meeting held on Wednesday between TNFSDAD officials and representatives of the Poultry Farmers Association.
READ MOREKey Update The District Level Advisory Committee under the Food Safety and Standards Act met on Monday in Indore under the chairmanship of Collector Shivam Verma. He stressed that authorities must ensure the availability of safe, standard, and high-quality food across the district. Strict Action Against Food Adulteration Collector Verma said the administration will take
READ MOREKey Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified enforcement against adulterated food in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, seizing unsafe paneer and sweets valued at over ₹14.63 lakh. The action forms part of a wider effort to ensure compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Extensive Sampling Across Durg Division To strengthen surveillance, officials collected food
READ MOREKey Update Starting January 1, 2026, packaged drinking and mineral water companies in India must follow a detailed testing framework introduced by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The framework mandates rigorous checks on quality and safety, ensuring that only safe products reach consumers. Monthly and Periodic Quality Checks Under the new
READ MOREKey Update As part of the Christmas and New Year celebrations, the Health Department in Iritty, Kannur, intensified inspections at hotels and other food establishments under the Healthy Kerala project. During checks conducted in Vallithode, Edoor, and Aralam, officials found multiple violations of hygiene norms and issued notices, imposing fines on erring establishments. Stale Food
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