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Outrage in Haridwar After Expired Chips Served to Students 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 19, 2025
Key Development The Haridwar district administration drew criticism after expired chip packets were allegedly distributed to school students attending the fifth-anniversary event of the Drug-Free Bharat campaign. Students from several private schools had gathered to take a pledge against drug use when the refreshments were handed out. Many students ate the chips before noticing that
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Government Unveils Updated Rules for India’s Edible Oil Sector 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- November 19, 2025
Key Update The Government of India has amended the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025 — VOPPA 2025, to make the edible oil industry more transparent and better monitored. The revised framework improves data accuracy, strengthens oversight, and supports national food security. Nationwide Workshops to Ensure Smooth Implementation The Department of Food
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FSSAI and CBIC Launch SWIFT 2.0 to Streamline Food Imports 0
- A to Z, General, News
- November 19, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) have joined forces to make food imports quicker and more transparent. Their systems are now integrated under the upgraded SWIFT 2.0 platform. Previously, FSSAI’s Food Import Clearance System (FICS) worked with CBIC’s ICEGATE system
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FSSAI Mandates 3-Day Testing for Safer Food Imports 0

Key Development FSSAI has rolled out stricter and more streamlined testing norms for imported food products to strengthen food safety and improve trade transparency. The updated system speeds up testing, aligns India’s methods with global standards, and aims to make import clearances more efficient without compromising safety at ports. Key Highlights FSSAI now requires notified

Samosa Scare: Five Students Fall Sick at Mumbai School 0

Key Update Five students at KVK School in Indira Nagar, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai, were rushed to Rajawadi Hospital on Monday afternoon after falling ill from a samosa served in the school canteen. The incident happened around 2:15 pm, shortly after the children finished their snack break. Teachers noticed the students vomiting, feeling dizzy, and complaining

FDA Warns Pet Food Makers About Rising H5N1 Risk in Raw Pet Foods 0

Key Development The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged pet food manufacturers to consider highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) as a key hazard in their food safety plans. H5N1 infections often rise during the migratory bird season, increasing the likelihood of contamination in raw meat used for pet foods. This alert comes after