Food Hygiene Archives

Glass Found in Noice Dark Chocolate, Viral Post Raises Food Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 19, 2026
Key Update A viral post on X has raised concerns after a user alleged that a piece of glass was found inside a dark chocolate sold under Noice, a private-label food brand launched by Swiggy on its Swiggy Instamart platform. User @DealsDhamaka shared the post and said that one of his followers, @Pras_SwiftMojo, had ordered
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Viral Video Claiming Worms in Hospital Food Triggers Probe in Gurugram 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 19, 2026
Key Update A video allegedly showing worms in hospital food served to patients at the District Civil Hospital in Gurugram has gone viral on social media, raising concerns about hygiene standards at the facility. The low-resolution clip, reportedly recorded on Monday from a patient’s room opposite the emergency ward, shows two plates of food that
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3.8 Tonnes of Unhygienic Paneer Seized in Secunderabad Raid 0
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- March 19, 2026
Key Update Task Force sleuths from the Khairtabad Zone, along with Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) food safety officials, raided six dairy outlets near Ganj Bazar in Secunderabad and seized 3.8 tonnes of inferior-quality and unhygienic paneer. Investigators said the shops sourced paneer, khoa and other dairy products from unidentified suppliers. The operators allegedly stored
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FSSAI Seeks More Time on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels 0

Significant Update India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has sought additional time from the Supreme Court of India to finalise the format for front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). In an affidavit filed on 13 March 2026, the regulator told the court

PSHRC Orders Independent Food Testing Lab in Chandigarh 0

Significant Update The Punjab State and Chandigarh (UT) Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) has mandated the establishment of an independent food testing lab in Chandigarh. The move aims to curb food adulteration and protect public health by ensuring rigorous testing of milk and dairy products. Stricter Monitoring of Milk and Dairy Products Following reports of substandard

Indore Ice Candy Unit Shut Down Over Food Safety Violations 0

Key Update The Madhya Pradesh Food Safety Department conducted a major enforcement drive in Indore and immediately closed an ice candy manufacturing unit for serious violations. Officials found that the unit operated without a valid food licence and used unsafe water in production. They also observed poor hygiene practices, raising serious public health and safety