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Maharashtra Bans Sting Sales Near Schools Over Child Safety Concerns 0

Key Update The Maharashtra government has announced that it will prohibit the sale of Sting energy drink and other intoxicating substances within a 500-metre radius of schools. While the announcement specifically names Sting, the proposed restriction will apply to all energy drinks and other intoxicating products covered by the order. The decision follows concerns over

Nestlé to Eliminate Artificial Food Colours Worldwide by 2026 0

Nestlé Expands Global Clean-Label Initiative Nestlé has announced that it will remove artificial food colours from its entire global product portfolio by the end of 2026, becoming one of the first major food manufacturers to make such a worldwide commitment. The initiative expands the company’s clean-label strategy beyond the United States, where it has already

Zepto Dark Store Among Hyderabad Outlets Facing Food Safety Action 0

Key Update The Hyderabad Food Administration and Safety Task Force (H-FAST) has taken action against multiple food businesses after uncovering serious food safety and hygiene violations during inspections conducted on June 29 and 30. The enforcement drive targeted a Zepto dark store in Mallepally, a paratha manufacturing unit in Tadban, and a chicken outlet in

New BIS Standard Bans Harmful Chemicals in Tea Bags 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 3, 2026
New Standard Sets Safety Requirements for Tea Bags The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced India’s first dedicated safety standard for tea bags, establishing requirements for tea bag materials, packaging, labelling, and manufacturing practices. The new standard, IS 19787:2026, aims to improve consumer safety, product quality, and transparency across the tea bag industry. As
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FDA Detains Arecanut Loads Over Alleged Food Safety Violations 0
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- July 2, 2026
Key Update The detention of arecanut consignments from Karnataka by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has brought food safety practices in the arecanut supply chain into focus. Officials have reportedly stopped several lorries over concerns about alleged adulteration, excessive moisture, and regulatory compliance, raising concerns among growers, traders, and cooperative societies. Food Safety
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Kerala Warns: Use Mayonnaise Within Two Hours 0
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- July 2, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department has stepped up inspections across Kozhikode, Kerala, under Operation Monsoon, placing mayonnaise safety and takeaway food practices under closer scrutiny. Officials have warned that mayonnaise should be consumed within two hours of preparation. Using it beyond this period is not only unsafe but may also violate food safety regulations.
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FSSAI Flags Misleading Energy Drink Marketing Claims 0

Regulator Targets Misbranding and Product Labelling The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to six beverage companies for allegedly misbranding their products and making misleading claims by marketing them as “energy drinks.“ The notices cover Red Bull Energy Drink; PepsiCo India’s Adrenaline Rush Energy Drink; Reliance Consumer Products’ Campa Energy

Shawaya Meal Sends 12 to Hospital in Kerala 0

People Fall Ill After Eating Shawarma and Mayonnaise At least 12 people sought medical treatment after reportedly developing symptoms of suspected food poisoning following the consumption of shawaya, shawarma and mayonnaise from Signature Dish in Kadakkavoor, Thiruvananthapuram district. They experienced vomiting, diarrhoea, fever, dizziness and, in some cases, breathing difficulty. Doctors treated them at the Government

Beyond Expiry Dates: How Freshness Indicators Could Transform Food Safety 0

When buying packaged food, most of us check the manufacturing date, expiry date, or best-before date before placing it in our shopping cart. While these labels are important, they do not always tell the whole story. A product may remain safe after its best-before date if stored correctly, while another may spoil well before its

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Maharashtra Bans Sting Sales Near Schools Over Child Safety Concerns 0

Nestlé to Eliminate Artificial Food Colours Worldwide by 2026 0

Zepto Dark Store Among Hyderabad Outlets Facing Food Safety Action 0

New BIS Standard Bans Harmful Chemicals in Tea Bags 0

FDA Detains Arecanut Loads Over Alleged Food Safety Violations 0

Kerala Warns: Use Mayonnaise Within Two Hours 0

FSSAI Flags Misleading Energy Drink Marketing Claims 0

Shawaya Meal Sends 12 to Hospital in Kerala 0

Beyond Expiry Dates: How Freshness Indicators Could Transform Food Safety 0

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