Food Hygiene Archives

FSSAI Pushes States for Stronger Enforcement in High-Risk Food Categories 0

Key Update Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked States and Union Territories to strengthen on-ground enforcement and tighten inspections in high-risk food categories. At the 49th meeting of the Central Advisory Committee, Rajit Punhani, Chief Executive Officer, FSSAI, urged States to adopt risk-based inspections and run sustained surveillance drives. He asked

Abu Dhabi Moves to Remove Junk Food Ads from Public View 0

Key Update In a major move to promote healthier lifestyles, the Abu Dhabi government has introduced strict regulations banning advertisements for unhealthy food and beverages across public spaces in the emirate. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi issued the new rules, which will take effect by the end of 2025. The policy aims to

Most Tea Brands Fail Labelling Standards, Consumer Forum Finds 0

Key Update A consumer watchdog has found that only two out of more than a dozen popular packaged tea brands comply with recognised labelling standards, even though none of the samples tested showed signs of adulteration. The Consumer Education and Research Centre (CERC) tested several well-known tea brands and found widespread non-compliance with clear ingredient

Maharashtra Partners with Coca-Cola for PET Recycling 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 28, 2026
Significant Update Maharashtra on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages to collect and recycle PET (polyethene terephthalate) bottles across the state, marking the company’s first formal PET recycling partnership with any state government in India. The agreement will implement the Maha-rPET campaign under a structured public-private partnership model aimed at
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Calories Up, Nutrition Down: The Chemical Burden in Our Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness
- February 28, 2026
Something is quietly changing in the way we eat, and most of us barely notice it. Across India, concerns about food adulteration and the growing dependence on ultra-processed foods are steadily rising. Many everyday staples — from milk and spices to packaged snacks and meat products — are no longer as wholesome as they once
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Unlicensed, Unhygienic Snack Units Raided in Kozhikode 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 28, 2026
Key Update Acting on public complaints about the wholesale supply of low-quality snacks, Food Safety squads have intensified inspections across Kozhikode. The drive targets units that violate hygiene norms and compromise food safety standards. In a recent operation, officials shut down four suspected units and issued notices to several others. Authorities initiated legal action against
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