FSSAI Seizes ₹31 Lakh Worth of “Alkaline Water” Product
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- May 8, 2026
Food Manifest Significant Update In Hyderabad, the Cyberabad Police Enforcement Wing conducted multiple raids between January 1 and April 21, targeting food adulterators and unlicensed manufacturing units. Officials registered 22 cases and arrested 28 individuals for posing serious risks to public health. The food adulteration raids covered a wide range of products, including bakery items, sweets, namkeen,
READ MOREKey Update The All India Consumer Products Distributors Federation (AICPDF) has raised concerns over the mishandling of damaged and expired food products, warning that delays in action could pose serious risks to public health. In a formal communication to Parle Products Pvt. Ltd., the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), and the Ministry of
READ MORENASVI Launches Safe Food Game The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) in Patna launched a learning initiative called the Safe Food Game on Tuesday to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices among street food vendors. The organisation introduced the programme in Patna and New Delhi as part of a broader health awareness
READ MOREKey Update An outbreak of a rare Salmonella strain has sickened 40 people in Germany, with one reported death. Health authorities suspect a chocolate-hazelnut spread as the likely source of infection. Children and adolescents, particularly from eastern regions, account for most of the cases. The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) is leading the investigation in collaboration
READ MOREKey Update The Delhi Police Crime Branch has seized over one lakh counterfeit ENO antacid sachets and 50,000 fake Nescafé coffee sachets in a major crackdown on a well-organised racket manufacturing fake branded food and healthcare products. Acting on specific inputs, the Cyber Cell and Special Staff (SR), Crime Branch, conducted a raid in Madhu
READ MOREKey Update The State Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Mumbai has directed restaurants, hotels, caterers, and fast food vendors to clearly mention the use of cheese analogue on menu cards and electronic display boards by April 30. Food safety commissioner Shridhar Dubey-Patil confirmed that authorities will begin strict enforcement from May 1. Officials will
READ MORESignificant Update Students at Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) in New Delhi have raised serious concerns about food safety in the hostel mess. They report repeated instances of meals containing insects and larvae, pointing to poor hygiene and unsafe food handling practices. Many students say they realised the contamination only after eating, and some have
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Quality Centre (FSQC) in Oman has issued a final reminder and set April 22, 2026, as the enforcement date for mandatory certification requirements on selected food imports. Under the revised rules, Oman will allow bottled drinking water, farmed fish, and canned fish only when the producing facilities obtain certification
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