Food Hygiene Archives

Mumbai FDA Suspends Poornima Restaurant’s FSSAI Licence 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 29, 2026
Key Update On July 23, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected Mumbai’s iconic Poornima Restaurant in Fort and found multiple food safety and hygiene violations. Based on the findings, the FDA suspended the restaurant’s FSSAI licence with immediate effect. The popular Udupi eatery, which has served customers for more than six decades near
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600 kg of Expired Food Seized from Quick Commerce Warehouses in Tirupati 0
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- July 29, 2026
Key Update Municipal authorities in Tirupati have seized more than 600 kg of expired and unfit food products from quick commerce warehouses operated by Blinkit and Instamart during a series of surprise inspections across the city. The enforcement drive followed consumer complaints alleging that online delivery platforms were supplying expired food products. What Inspectors Found
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FSSAI Suspends Park Plaza Licence in Delhi Over Food Safety Lapses 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 29, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the food business licence of M/S Park Plaza, Shahdara, Delhi, operated by Mahagun Hotels, following an inspection that uncovered multiple serious food safety and hygiene violations. The regulator announced the action on its official X account, stating that inspectors identified several critical and gross
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Beyond Sweetness: The Many Roles of Sugar in Food 0

Sugar is one of the most common ingredients in our kitchens, often associated with sweetness and desserts. But in the world of food science, sugar plays many roles beyond satisfying our sweet tooth. From preserving foods and improving texture to enhancing flavour and supporting fermentation, sugar is an essential ingredient that contributes to the quality,

Mangaluru Street Food Crackdown: MSG Seized, Banned Colours Flagged 0

Key Update The Mangaluru City Corporation (MCC) has stepped up its food safety enforcement drive, uncovering multiple violations at street food stalls across the city. The inspections, aimed at protecting public health, resulted in the seizure of prohibited ingredients and penalties for vendors violating food safety regulations. MSG Seized from Street Food Stalls During an

Buying Sweets in Pune? You May No Longer See Best-Before Dates 0

Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified inspections across Pune under the “Safe Food, Safe Drug, Safe Maharashtra” campaign and a newly launched online grievance portal. However, many sweet shops no longer display best-before dates or even price tags on loose sweets, making it harder for consumers to assess their freshness, quality,