Food Laws Archives

FSSAI Trains 3 Lakh+ Street Vendors to Ensure Safer Street Eats 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has trained more than three lakh street food vendors across the country, the government informed Parliament, aiming to raise food safety standards nationwide. FoSTaC Programme Empowers Street Food Vendors Nationwide Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav told the Lok Sabha

Maharashtra Deploys Milk Scanners for Instant Adulteration Detection 0

Key Update Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to deploy portable milk scanners statewide to combat adulteration and ensure the supply of safe, high-quality milk. The agency will receive 50 handheld devices by August 2025, enabling instant on-site milk testing. Currently, FDA officials collect samples and send them to laboratories, causing delays and

Rotten Meat Crisis in Kashmir: 3,000+ Kilos Seized in One Week 0

Key Development Authorities in Kashmir seized over 3,000 kilograms of rotten meat in just seven days, sparking fear and outrage across the Valley. Enforcement teams raided locations in Ganderbal, Pulwama, and Srinagar, finding meat stored without temperature control, missing labels, and unfit for human consumption. On July 31, the Food Safety Department and Drug and

Punjab Minister Urges Citizens to Make Paneer and Ghee at Home Amid Rising Adulteration 0
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- August 7, 2025
Key Development Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh has urged people to make paneer and ghee at home or buy only from trusted brands, following shocking food safety test results. Speaking at a press conference in Chandigarh, he revealed that paneer and ghee top the list of adulterated food items in the state. The health
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Nestlé and IBM Use AI to Reinvent Food-Safe Packaging 0
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- August 7, 2025
Key Development Nestlé is partnering with IBM Research to develop advanced packaging solutions using generative AI. The goal is to identify new materials that meet essential food safety standards while also supporting sustainability and production efficiency. AI Accelerates Safe Packaging Innovation Using a generative AI model trained on scientific literature and internal data, researchers are
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Saudi Arabia Issues New Regulations for Private Food Laboratories 0
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- August 6, 2025
Key Development Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has unveiled a comprehensive set of regulations for private food laboratories, introducing strict spatial, technical, and aesthetic standards. These new rules aim to enhance food safety, align with urban development goals, and create a more attractive environment for investment in the food and
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