Food Laws Archives

Swiggy Adds 24/7 Food Safety Helpline for Customer Complaints 0

Key Update Swiggy has launched a dedicated 24/7 helpline and an in-app ‘Food Safety’ channel to help customers report food safety concerns. The move comes as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) steps up enforcement across food businesses, including food aggregators and quick-commerce platforms. Swiggy to Review Complaints on Priority Swiggy’s Food

Microplastic Warnings: FSSAI Asks Madras HC to Reconsider 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked the Madras High Court to review its order directing that drinking water, sugar and salt sold in plastic bottles and packets carry a warning in bold red letters stating: “This water/sugar/salt may contain micro/nano plastics.” In its review application before the Special

Kerala Flags Sugar in Amrutham Nutri-Mix for Young Children 0

Key Update The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has raised concerns over the sugar content in Amrutham Nutri-Mix, a supplementary nutrition product distributed to children through anganwadis in the state. Commission Flags 20% Sugar Content The Commission noted that Amrutham Nutri-Mix contains around 20% sugar, which, according to the petition, is inconsistent

Maggi, Lay’s, Kurkure Among Products in Alleged Date-Tampering Racket 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 3, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA), working with the Central Crime Branch, Navi Mumbai, has busted an alleged racket that altered manufacturing and expiry dates on packaged food products from several well-known brands, including Maggi, Lay’s and Kurkure. During the operation, officials seized around 4,942 cartons of food products worth ₹75.21 lakh
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Zomato Removes Analogue Dairy Products from Its Platform 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update Zomato has introduced a zero-tolerance policy on analogue dairy dishes sold by restaurants on its platform, effective immediately. The company has already delisted dishes that restaurants declared as containing analogue dairy products. Zomato said the move aims to strengthen food transparency, quality and consumer protection, while supporting compliance with applicable food-safety requirements. Restaurants
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Red Hexagons on Food Packs? FSSAI Proposes New Warning Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed red hexagonal warnings for foods high in fat, sugar and salt, giving consumers a clearer way to identify products containing high levels of nutrients of concern. The proposal follows the Supreme Court’s direction to FSSAI to address concerns over unhealthy packaged foods.
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