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Ashwagandha Leaves Banned in Foods & Nutraceuticals 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that manufacturers may use only the roots and root extracts of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in specified product categories, within prescribed limits, and has explicitly prohibited the use of leaves in any form. However, FSSAI has identified that some manufacturers continue to use

FSSAI Steps Up Vigilance in Fruit Markets, Flags ‘Masala’ Use 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed states to intensify inspections and enforce strict vigilance to curb the use of illegal ripening agents in fruits such as mangoes, bananas, and papayas. It has also warned that these practices can cause serious health issues, including difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, and skin

Adulterated Paneer Case: Ghaziabad Dairy Owner Fined 0

Key Update Vishal Singhal, owner of Jai Durga Dairy in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was fined ₹5,000 for selling adulterated paneer in 2021. After the case reached court, he pleaded guilty and requested leniency, setting the stage for a swift judgment. The case traces back to January 8, 2021, when authorities registered an FIR after detecting

Illegal PDS Rice Seizure in Mangaluru Raises Food Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
Key Update A food inspector intercepted a pickup vehicle carrying illegally procured Public Distribution System (PDS) rice in Mangaluru, highlighting risks to food safety and traceability. Inspector Prasanna Kumar Pakkala acted on a tip-off about the unauthorised diversion of subsidised rice meant for public welfare. Lack of Traceability and Documentation Officials tracked and stopped the
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Study Flags Artificial Sweeteners: Gut & Metabolic Risks Revealed 0
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- April 17, 2026
Overview Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, acesulfame potassium, saccharin, and sucralose commonly appear on food labels of popular products. Manufacturers add them for sweetness, but growing concerns now surround their potential health effects. You’ll find them in diet sodas, low-sugar foods, snacks, and even chewing gums. While many assume these ingredients have zero calories and no
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Coca-Cola Fined ₹2 Lakh in Jaisalmer Over Contaminated Maaza Bottle 0
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- April 16, 2026
Significant Update The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission in Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, imposed a ₹2 lakh penalty on Coca-Cola after it found a plastic piece inside a sealed Maaza bottle. It also directed the company to pay ₹50,000 to the complainant as compensation for mental distress and legal expenses. Tushar Purohit, a resident of Dhibba
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From Fried Snacks to Millets: Karnataka Revamps Meeting Menus 0

Key Update The Karnataka government has issued a nutrition advisory defining what departments should serve at official meetings and events, while restricting commonly served items such as fried snacks, milk-based tea and coffee. Issued on April 13, the order aims to promote healthier eating habits in government workplaces, noting that current food practices often fall

FSSAI Steps Up Surveillance; Over 1.6 Lakh Food Samples Tested 0

Significnt Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed States to intensify surveillance and inspections to strengthen food safety enforcement across the country. State food safety departments carried out nearly 3.97 lakh inspections in FY26 across various food categories as part of ongoing enforcement drives. Between April and December, officials analysed around

Odisha School Food Poisoning: 1 Dead, 100+ Students Fall Ill; Probe Underway 0

Key Update More than 100 students fell ill, and a Class 5 student died after consuming a meal at a government-run tribal residential school in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. Following the incident, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi ordered a probe, while Revenue Divisional Commissioner Sudhanshu Samal launched an inquiry. Students Fall Ill After Consuming Suspected Contaminated

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Ashwagandha Leaves Banned in Foods & Nutraceuticals 0

FSSAI Steps Up Vigilance in Fruit Markets, Flags ‘Masala’ Use 0

Adulterated Paneer Case: Ghaziabad Dairy Owner Fined 0

Illegal PDS Rice Seizure in Mangaluru Raises Food Safety Concerns 0

Study Flags Artificial Sweeteners: Gut & Metabolic Risks Revealed 0

Coca-Cola Fined ₹2 Lakh in Jaisalmer Over Contaminated Maaza Bottle 0

From Fried Snacks to Millets: Karnataka Revamps Meeting Menus 0

FSSAI Steps Up Surveillance; Over 1.6 Lakh Food Samples Tested 0

Odisha School Food Poisoning: 1 Dead, 100+ Students Fall Ill; Probe Underway 0

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