Food Hygiene Archives

Malappuram Launches Modern Food Street at Kottakkunnu 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 16, 2026
Key Updates Authorities have launched a new Food Street at Kottakkunnu in Malappuram in Kerala to boost the food and tourism sectors in the Malabar region. The initiative aims to generate employment for local entrepreneurs and service staff while offering visitors safe and hygienic dining options. Multiple Agencies Join Hands The project is a joint
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Woman Alleges Fungal Contamination in Amul Yoghurt, Tags FSSAI 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 14, 2026
Key Development A woman has alleged that her daughter consumed an Amul fruit yoghurt pack containing fungus despite the product being well within its expiry date. She shared photographs and a video on X (formerly Twitter), urging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to intervene. The post, shared on February 13, quickly
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FSSAI Notifies Version IX with Stricter Contaminant Limits 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 14, 2026
Key Update India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, has notified Version IX of the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, tightening limits on toxins, pesticide residues, heavy metals and select additives across multiple food categories. Issued on 3 February 2026, the revised compendium strengthens consumer protection and
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Tea Board Cracks Down on Imports with Mandatory Testing from May 1 0

Key Update To rein in rising tea imports and safeguard quality, the Tea Board of India has directed that all imported tea consignments will undergo mandatory testing from May 1. Authorities will conduct these checks as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) issued by the board. Rising Imports Raise Industry Concerns India imported 39 million

Nearly Two Tonnes of Suspected Stale Fish Seized at Olavakkode 0

Key Development The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Police seized nearly two tonnes of fish suspected to be stale after traders transported it by train from Tamil Nadu to Palakkad. Officers intercepted the consignment at Olavakkode Railway Junction on Monday night. Tamil Nadu RPF intelligence alerted officials about an attempt to move unfit and

UAE Schools Tighten Campus Food Rules, Ban Sugary Snacks and Fizzy Drinks 0

Key Update Government schools across the UAE have tightened rules on the food students can bring to campus. The move targets sugary sweets, fizzy drinks and other unhealthy snacks that educators say affect behaviour and academic performance. In notices to parents, schools said sugary candies, artificially coloured sugary snacks, flavoured crisps and carbonated drinks are