Food Hygiene Archives

Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Fines Vendor ₹10 Lakh 0

Key Update Passengers on a busy intercity train were left shocked after a Mumbai-based entrepreneur reported finding an insect in the food served onboard the Vande Bharat Express. The discovery created panic in his coach, with several passengers refusing to continue eating their meals. The incident occurred on April 6, 2026, on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande

Delhi High Court: FSSAI Cannot Set Standards for Animal Feed 0

Key Update The Delhi High Court has ruled that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) does not have the authority to regulate food meant for animal consumption. The court clarified that the regulator’s mandate applies only to food intended for human consumption. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and

Expired Mustard Oil Seized in Hazaribag Food Safety Raid 0

Key Update Food safety officials in Jharkhand carried out a raid in Hazaribag and seized a large quantity of expired mustard oil from local markets. The action formed part of an ongoing drive to curb the sale of unsafe and expired food products and protect public health. Crackdown on Unsafe Food Products During the inspection,

Convenience on a Plate: The Science Behind Ready-to-Eat Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 8, 2026
On busy weekday mornings, many people barely have time to chop vegetables or cook elaborate meals. Opening a packet, adding hot water or reheating food from the freezer often becomes the easiest solution. Ready-to-eat foods, once considered a compromise, are now becoming a regular part of everyday diets. This shift reflects a broader change, driven
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Doctors Warn Against Influencer Promotion of Milk Mixes and Gummies for Children 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 8, 2026
Key Update As the world marked World Health Day with the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science,” doctors raised concerns about a growing social media trend in which “mom influencers” promote milk or energy mixes and multivitamin gummies as essential for children’s growth. A review of these posts shows that influencers actively promote these
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Centre Mandates Recycled Plastic in Packaging Under New Waste Rules 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 7, 2026
Significant Update The Centre has amended the Plastic Waste Management Rules, making it mandatory for producers, importers, and brand owners to use recycled plastic in packaging. The rules also require them to clearly label and mark packages to indicate the use of recycled content. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change notified the amendments
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