Food Hygiene Archives

FSSAI Puts Influencers on Notice: Check Food Claims Before You Promote 0

Key Update In its latest X post, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged food influencers and celebrities to verify the safety, legality and regulatory compliance of products before endorsing them. The advisory comes as influencer-led promotions increasingly shape consumer food choices, making responsible and accurate endorsements more important than ever.

18,000 Diageo Liquor Boxes Seized in Bengaluru Over PET Bottle Marking Row 0

Key Update Food safety officials have seized around 18,000 boxes of liquor bottles from a Diageo-owned unit in Bengaluru over alleged violations involving mandatory recycled-plastic markings on PET bottles. Officials took the action during an inspection of the United Spirits factory last week. They found that PET bottles did not carry the required symbol indicating

Domino’s Under FDA Scanner: Three Mumbai Outlets Face Licence Suspension 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food-business licences of three Domino’s Pizza outlets in Mumbai, operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., after inspections uncovered multiple violations related to hygiene, food storage, pest control and operational compliance. The affected outlets are located in Vile Parle West, Borivali West and Ghatkopar West.

From Zepto to Zomato to Indira Canteens: Bengaluru Expands Food Safety Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 13, 2026
Key Update Food safety authorities have intensified inspections across Bengaluru, turning their attention to quick-commerce warehouses, food delivery facilities and public kitchens amid concerns over hygiene, storage, labelling and food quality. On Wednesday, the Karnataka Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) Department inspected the Hyperpure by Zomato facility on Bannerghatta Road. Officials examined food products
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FSSAI Bans Plastic Packaging for Pan Masala Products 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 12, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited the use of plastic and other synthetic materials in packaging for pan masala, requiring manufacturers to shift to packaging formats that comply with the amended regulations. The amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, was notified on August 7,
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50 Kg Stale Fish Among Food Items Seized in Adoor; 10 Hotels Face Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 12, 2026
Key Update The health department of Adoor Municipality in Pathanamthitta seized large quantities of stale food from several hotels during an inspection drive, including 50 kg of stale fish from Rajadhani Hotel. Officials inspected 15 hotels along the key food hub from Adoor Bypass to Parakode and found violations at 10 establishments. The seized items
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