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FSSAI Seeks More Time on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels 0

Significant Update India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has sought additional time from the Supreme Court of India to finalise the format for front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). In an affidavit filed on 13 March 2026, the regulator told the court

Milk for Re 1? BAMUL Seeks Probe into Flipkart’s Discount Campaign 0

Key Update A promotional campaign offering milk for Re 1 on the Flipkart platform has sparked criticism from dairy cooperative leaders, who say deep discounting could harm farmers and weaken the cooperative dairy system. BAMUL Files Complaint Over “Predatory Pricing” D. K. Suresh, president of Bangalore Milk Union Limited (BAMUL), has filed a complaint with

PSHRC Orders Independent Food Testing Lab in Chandigarh 0

Significant Update The Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has mandated the establishment of an independent food testing lab in Chandigarh. The move aims to curb food adulteration and protect public health by ensuring rigorous testing of milk and dairy products. Stricter Monitoring of Milk and Dairy Products Following reports of substandard

Indore Ice Candy Unit Shut Down Over Food Safety Violations 0
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- March 18, 2026
Key Update The Madhya Pradesh Food Safety Department conducted a major enforcement drive in Indore and immediately closed an ice candy manufacturing unit for serious violations. Officials found that the unit operated without a valid food licence and used unsafe water in production. They also observed poor hygiene practices, raising serious public health and safety
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Madurai Hotel Sealed After Food Poisoning Incident 0
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- March 18, 2026
Key Update Food safety officials in KK Nagar, Madurai, Tamilnadu sealed a hotel on Sunday following a suspected food poisoning incident that left eight people ill. Seven patients have since been discharged, but a seven-year-old boy remains in the ICU of a private hospital in critical condition. Incident Details On March 13, a group visited
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Expired Licence, Lab Lapses Found at Telangana Water Unit 0
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- March 17, 2026
Key Update The flying squad of the Telangana Food Safety Department detected several serious violations during an inspection of a packaged drinking water manufacturing unit in Medchal Malkajgiri district on March 14. Officials seized packaged drinking water stocks worth ₹55,800 during the raid. Unit Operating with Expired Licence telangana Officials found that the food business
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Food Safety Officials Raid Biryani and Pulao Outlets in Visakhapatnam 0

Key Update Food safety officials conducted surprise inspections at several biryani and pulao outlets in Visakhapatnam. The team inspected outlets located near the out gate of the GVMC Main Office. During the inspections, officials found that some vendors were preparing food in unhygienic conditions. The department issued notices to the biryani and pulao outlet owners

With Heat Rising, Tamil Nadu Steps Up Monitoring of Water Cans 0

Key Update As summer temperatures climb, the Tamil Nadu food safety department has intensified monitoring of packaged drinking water cans. Officials have issued fresh guidelines to suppliers to prevent the sale of contaminated 20-litre water cans and ordered strict inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The move comes as demand for packaged

Diabetes and Polluted Water Drive CKD in Odisha 0

Key Update Researchers from SCB Medical College, Cuttack, and VIMSAR, Burla, in Odisha, report that 30–40% of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases in Odisha result from uncontrolled diabetes, while hypertension also contributes significantly. The study shows that about 15% of CKD cases are linked to heavy metals in drinking water. Of 3,200 patients examined, 480

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FSSAI Seeks More Time on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels 0

Milk for Re 1? BAMUL Seeks Probe into Flipkart’s Discount Campaign 0

PSHRC Orders Independent Food Testing Lab in Chandigarh 0

Indore Ice Candy Unit Shut Down Over Food Safety Violations 0

Madurai Hotel Sealed After Food Poisoning Incident 0

Expired Licence, Lab Lapses Found at Telangana Water Unit 0

Food Safety Officials Raid Biryani and Pulao Outlets in Visakhapatnam 0

With Heat Rising, Tamil Nadu Steps Up Monitoring of Water Cans 0

Diabetes and Polluted Water Drive CKD in Odisha 0

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