Food Manifest 
Key Development FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani inaugurated a first-of-its-kind pilot training programme on food safety risk assessment, jointly developed by FSSAI and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The programme offers a structured curriculum from basic to advanced levels, aligned with international risk analysis principles and tailored to India’s regulatory needs. FSSAI aims to strengthen risk
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Key Development A routine check by NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) revealed large-scale mustard adulteration in Madhya Pradesh after a buyer flagged poor quality during lifting. Granules sold as mustard dissolved in water, confirming they were clay. Nearly 40% of the mustard procured under the MSP (Minimum Support Price) scheme in Sagar
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Key Update To strengthen food safety and traceability, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new regulations requiring food manufacturers to maintain daily production records and raw material usage. FSSAI detailed these proposals in a draft notification published in the Gazette. Focus on Hygiene, Accountability, and Consumer Safety The draft rules
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Key Development Kerala has declared Bacillus subtilis, a probiotic or “good” bacterium found in the environment, the human gut, and fermented foods, as its official State Microbe. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the decision on Friday, making Kerala the first State in India to formally recognise a State microbe. The declaration came during the inauguration
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Key Update The Food Safety Department, Kargil (UT Ladakh), has prohibited the sale and distribution of Nature’s Pride Lemon Squash after laboratory tests declared the product unsafe for consumption. Food safety officials collected a sample of the product from a retail outlet in Shakar Chiktan, Kargil, and sent it to the National Food Laboratory, JNPA,
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Key Update The government will implement the extended BIS certification deadline for mandatory quality control standards on aluminium cans, giving relief to beverage makers as demand rises. Staggered Implementation for Different Enterprises The Cookware, Utensils, and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order, 2026, will be implemented in stages: Large enterprises: October 2026 Small
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