Food Hygiene Archives

FSSAI Digitalises Food Recalls via FoSCoS for Faster, Transparent Action 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 18, 2026
Overview FSSAI has directed the implementation of a ‘Food Recall’ module in the FoSCoS system to streamline recall procedures in line with the Food Safety and Standards (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, 2017. The system aims to improve tracking, ensure clear consumer communication, and facilitate proper handling of recalled food products, including retrieval, destruction, or reprocessing.
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A Simple Salt Swap Could Save Hearts, Say Experts 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 18, 2026
Significant Update Experts say replacing regular table salt with potassium-enriched low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) could significantly improve heart health. According to a new report, this simple dietary shift may reduce stroke risk by 14% and cardiovascular deaths by 12%, offering a low-cost alternative to medical interventions. In response, the George Institute for Global Health (GIGH)
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Decomposed Meat, Rotten Cauliflower: Inside Kozhikode Food Street Inspection 0
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- April 18, 2026
Key Update Kozhikode Corporation officials have stepped up inspections at the Beach Food Street after identifying several food safety and hygiene violations. They found vegetables meant for cooking and ice stored in unhygienic conditions, waste bins left unused, and food items placed along walkways, creating contamination risks and blocking public movement. The officials launched this
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Ashwagandha Leaves Banned in Foods & Nutraceuticals 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that manufacturers may use only the roots and root extracts of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in specified product categories, within prescribed limits, and has explicitly prohibited the use of leaves in any form. However, FSSAI has identified that some manufacturers continue to use

FSSAI Steps Up Vigilance in Fruit Markets, Flags ‘Masala’ Use 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed states to intensify inspections and enforce strict vigilance to curb the use of illegal ripening agents in fruits such as mangoes, bananas, and papayas. It has also warned that these practices can cause serious health issues, including difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, and skin

Adulterated Paneer Case: Ghaziabad Dairy Owner Fined 0

Key Update Vishal Singhal, owner of Jai Durga Dairy in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, was fined ₹5,000 for selling adulterated paneer in 2021. After the case reached court, he pleaded guilty and requested leniency, setting the stage for a swift judgment. The case traces back to January 8, 2021, when authorities registered an FIR after detecting