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SC Rejects Plea for Tighter Chemical Limits in Bottled Water 0

Key Update The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to tighten permissible limits of antimony and DEHP in packaged drinking water to match international standards. However, the court allowed the petitioner to approach the concerned authority with a

Patanjali Sues YouTube for False Nutrela Soya Chunks Allegations 0

Key Update Patanjali Foods Limited filed a commercial suit in the Bombay High Court against a YouTube channel for allegedly publishing a “false and defamatory” video claiming Nutrela Soya Chunks failed safety tests. The company asked the court to remove the video and award damages totalling ₹15.5 crore. Video Makes Unfounded Claims The channel Trustified

Worms Allegedly Found in Food at Noida Hostel Mess 0

Key Development Students staying at the hostel of a private institute in Knowledge Park 2, Noida, raised serious food safety concerns after alleging that worms were found in the food served at the mess. Several students shared videos on social media showing the suspected contamination, triggering widespread attention and concern. Food Safety Officials Conduct Inspection

Synthetic Dye Found in Roasted Chana: 750 Sacks Seized in UP Raid 0

Key Development Roasted chana or chickpeas are a favourite snack across India. But a food safety raid in Uttar Pradesh has raised alarm after officials in Gorakhpur seized 750 sacks of chana allegedly adulterated with synthetic dye used in textiles and paper. The discovery has triggered serious health concerns, as authorities warned that consuming such chemicals

Bakery Closed for Using Stale, Mouldy Food in Payyoli 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has shut down Shirin Foods, a Payyoli-based establishment in Kozhikode, after discovering it was manufacturing new food products using substandard and mould-infested ingredients. The unit operates on IPC Road. Acting on confidential information, a team led by Balussery Circle Food Safety Officer P.G. Unmesh, along with Koyilandy Food Safety

Food Safety Officials Seize Over 1,400 kg of Vegetable Sauce in Jaipur 0

Key Update Food safety officers of the Health Department, Jaipur, seized 1,411 kg of vegetable sauce on Wednesday after finding it packed and ready for dispatch for sale. Officials also collected samples of the product for laboratory testing. Inspection at Manufacturing Unit in Kanota A food safety team inspected the manufacturing unit of Messrs Riddhi

Sweet Treats, Sour Findings: Food Safety Flags Preservative Excess in Cakes 0
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- December 18, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Kollam has intensified its enforcement drive to curb the excessive use of preservatives in cakes, a method often used to increase shelf life. Officials initiated legal action after laboratory tests declared 10 out of 32 cake samples unsafe for consumption. Preservative Limits and Legal Action Assistant Commissioner of
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Lawmakers Back Front-of-Pack Labelling 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- December 17, 2025
Key Update Lawmakers on Tuesday renewed calls for the long-pending implementation of Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) on packaged food products, citing concerns that current nutrition labels are often difficult for average consumers to understand and fail to guide them toward healthier purchasing decisions. FOPL Seen as Key Tool Against Lifestyle Diseases Emphasising the role of clear
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FSSAI Launches Pan-India Drive Against Adulterated Dairy 0
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- December 17, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all States and Union Territories to launch a special nationwide enforcement drive against adulterated milk and milk products, including paneer and khoya. FSSAI took this step in response to rising concerns over food safety and risks to consumer health. FSSAI issued the
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SC Rejects Plea for Tighter Chemical Limits in Bottled Water 0

Patanjali Sues YouTube for False Nutrela Soya Chunks Allegations 0

Worms Allegedly Found in Food at Noida Hostel Mess 0

Synthetic Dye Found in Roasted Chana: 750 Sacks Seized in UP Raid 0

Bakery Closed for Using Stale, Mouldy Food in Payyoli 0

Food Safety Officials Seize Over 1,400 kg of Vegetable Sauce in Jaipur 0

Sweet Treats, Sour Findings: Food Safety Flags Preservative Excess in Cakes 0

Lawmakers Back Front-of-Pack Labelling 0

FSSAI Launches Pan-India Drive Against Adulterated Dairy 0

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