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- November 13, 2026
Food Manifest FDA Finds Multiple Violations An FDA team led by Chief Tukaram Mundhe inspected the 122-year-old establishment on September 27 in Mumbai. According to PTI, inspectors found rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in areas used for food preparation and storage. The inspection also reportedly found cats on the premises and a large quantity of
READ MORESignificant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of Seven Seas Hospitality with immediate effect after inspectors found serious food safety violations at its premises. The New Delhi-based hospitality and event management company operates the Seven Seas Hotel in Rohini and provides luxury banqueting and catering services. FSSAI
READ MOREOverview India is considering restrictions on the sale of high-fat, high-salt and high-sugar (HFSS) foods within 50 metres of schools, aiming to reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy foods as childhood obesity rises. The proposed rules would apply not only to school canteens but also to nearby shops, restaurants and food stalls, potentially affecting businesses around
READ MORELoose Sweets Must Carry a Use-By Date Consumers buying loose sweets in Uttar Pradesh will soon have clearer information about how long the products should be consumed. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has made it mandatory for manufacturers and retailers across the state to display the ‘use-by date’ of sweets kept for sale
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told the Supreme Court that it plans to introduce front-of-pack nutrition warnings (FoPL) in a single phase. The warnings would apply to packaged foods high in even one nutrient of concern. Food businesses would get 365 days to comply voluntarily after the final
READ MOREKey Update Health and Food Safety Department officials inspected a popular cocktail outlet near Caltex N.S. Talkies in Kannur on Wednesday (September 23) following complaints of suspected food poisoning among customers who consumed cocktails from the establishment. Customers Fall Ill After Consuming Beverage The complaints relate to an incident on September 21, when seven members
READ MORESignificant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated penal action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India and Zepto over several food safety and regulatory non-compliances, including misleading claims and the sale or display of prohibited food products. In a social media post, FSSAI said it had launched a “major
READ MOREKey Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed restricting the use of the term “paneer” for analogue paneer and cheese products. The move aims to prevent businesses from misleading consumers about the nature and composition of the food they buy. Draft Amendment Targets Misleading Labelling The proposed amendment covers food
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