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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
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- 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
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- 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