Key Update California will become the first U.S. state to remove certain ultraprocessed foods from school meals. Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law mandating a 10-year phase-out, with a complete ban by 2035. Schools must identify the specific products by June 2028, with guidance from the state Department of Public Health on compliance. Law Targets
READ MOREKey Update Ahead of Diwali, the Madurai district administration has ordered all sweet makers and food vendors to comply with food safety rules. Acting on directives from the Chennai Food Safety Commissioner, officials have begun inspections across the district. District Designated Officer (Food Safety) G. Selvaraj warned that violators will face legal action. Vendors Must
READ MOREKey Development The municipal Health Department in Sultan Bathery in Wayanad inspected eateries across the town and seized unfit food items. During the inspection, officials shut down Al Junoub Kuzhimandi on Mysuru Road for operating in unhygienic conditions without proper waste management. Multiple Restaurants Face Action In addition, officials destroyed spoiled food from several other
READ MOREComplaint Alleged Unhygienic Production The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has dismissed a complaint accusing Nestlé India of using dirty water to manufacture Maggi Sauce at its Bicholim, Goa factory. The complaint, filed by Sarvesh M. Kolumbkar, claimed the company used a water extraction pump from an under-construction site and allegedly mislabelled bottles, misleading consumers.
READ MOREWholesale Supplier Targeted The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), together with the Vigilance and Enforcement Departments, raided G.M. Food Products, a wholesale dry fruit supplier in Gollapudi, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, and confiscated a large quantity of expired stock. The operation took place on Tuesday under instructions from the Regional Vigilance and Enforcement
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