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FSSAI Mandates Safe Temperatures for Perishable Foods 0
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- October 19, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed food businesses to maintain appropriate temperatures when storing and transporting perishable food products throughout the supply chain. It has also instructed state food safety authorities to step up vigilance and take action against violations. Temperature Abuse Raises Food Safety Concerns In an
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Toxic Chromium in Nashik Water Raises Safety Concerns Ahead of Kumbh Mela 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, News
- October 19, 2026
Key Update A laboratory report has detected chromium levels more than 1,000 times the permissible drinking water limit in samples collected near Nashik’s Ambad industrial area. The findings have raised public health concerns ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela, prompting the Maharashtra government to direct officials to act against industries responsible for pollution. The analysis
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FSSAI Flags Horlicks Birth Weight Claims, Questions Nestlé’s Product Compliance 0
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- October 19, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Nestlé India over alleged regulatory violations involving two products. The regulator questioned birth-weight-related claims on Horlicks Mother’s Plus Kesar and flagged approval and labelling issues with Nestlé’s Resource Renal nutritional powder. FSSAI Questions Birth Weight Claims
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Ahead of Dasara & Diwali, Karnataka Inspects 186 Sweet Units, Issues 25 Notices 0

Key Update The Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) inspected 186 sweet-manufacturing units over two days ahead of Dasara and Diwali. The department issued notices to 25 establishments over alleged hygiene and food storage violations. According to an official FSDA statement issued on Friday night, authorities conducted the inspections on October 15 and 16.

FSSAI Targets Six Food Businesses, Including Radisson Blu, Over Safety Lapses 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken action against six food businesses over alleged hygiene, licensing, and advertising violations. The measures include licence cancellation and suspension, an improvement notice to Radisson Blu Delhi, and show-cause notices concerning health and nutrition claims made for Freedom Cooking Rice Bran Oil. Jhanvitanni

Safer Meals on Track: IRCTC Introduces Digital Food Safety Audits 0

Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with the Quality Council of India (QCI) to strengthen food safety monitoring. The initiative will introduce independent, technology-enabled audits of catering units on trains and at railway stations. It aims to improve hygiene, food quality and accountability among catering vendors. Under the agreement,

Maharashtra FDA Bans Sale of Loose Spice Powders to Curb Adulteration 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the sale of loose, unpackaged spice powders and blended spices across the state to prevent adulteration, contamination, and unhygienic handling. Under the new directive, manufacturers must pack and seal these products at the production site before distributing or selling them. Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram

World Food Day 2026: Theme, History, Purpose and Global Significance 0

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October 16, 2026

What Is World Food Day? Food plays a vital role in human health, livelihoods, and economic development, yet millions of people worldwide continue to face hunger and malnutrition. World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, draws attention to these challenges and encourages collective action to address them. Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization

Hydrochloric Acid in Food Processing: Why Is It Used?0

Hydrochloric acid is probably not the first substance that comes to mind when you think about food production. Known for its corrosive properties, this strong acid can cause severe burns on contact with the skin or eyes. Yet, it also has legitimate applications in the food industry. Why would manufacturers use a chemical associated with

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FSSAI Mandates Safe Temperatures for Perishable Foods 0

Toxic Chromium in Nashik Water Raises Safety Concerns Ahead of Kumbh Mela 0

FSSAI Flags Horlicks Birth Weight Claims, Questions Nestlé’s Product Compliance 0

Ahead of Dasara & Diwali, Karnataka Inspects 186 Sweet Units, Issues 25 Notices 0

FSSAI Targets Six Food Businesses, Including Radisson Blu, Over Safety Lapses 0

Safer Meals on Track: IRCTC Introduces Digital Food Safety Audits 0

Maharashtra FDA Bans Sale of Loose Spice Powders to Curb Adulteration 0

World Food Day 2026: Theme, History, Purpose and Global Significance 0

Hydrochloric Acid in Food Processing: Why Is It Used?0

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