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BPNI Flags Safety Risks in Powdered Infant Formula, Urges Stronger Rules 0
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- May 22, 2026
Key Update The Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI) on Thursday urged the Centre to strengthen safety regulations for powdered infant formula after global recalls linked to harmful bacterial contamination and toxins. Marking World Breastfeeding Protection Day, the organisation asked the Union Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to
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FSSAI Changes Infant Food Labelling Rules, Drops Mandatory RDA Declaration 0
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- May 9, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised labelling rules for infant nutrition products and removed the requirement to declare Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) percentages on these products. Under the updated regulations, manufacturers no longer need to mention the “per serve percentage contribution” to RDA or the number of servings
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FSSAI Launches ePAAS, Makes Single-Window Approval Mandatory From June 1 0
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- May 8, 2026
Key Update FSSAI has launched a unified digital approval system called the Electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS), marking a major shift for India’s food industry. From June 1, 2026, companies must submit all applications related to product approvals, claims, nutraceuticals, novel ingredients, vegan products, Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) and non-specified
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Dubai Launches UAE’s First Foodborne Virus Detection Lab 0

Key Update Dubai Municipality has launched the UAE’s first dedicated laboratory for detecting foodborne viruses, strengthening Dubai’s food safety and public health infrastructure. The new ViruGenetics Lab, established at Dubai Central Laboratory, uses advanced genomic technologies to identify harmful viruses in food products with high precision and speed. Under normal conditions, the lab can process

Expired Stock, Wrong FSSAI Labels Found at Jaipur Supplement Unit 0

Significant Update A health department team inspected a biological firm in the RIICO Industrial Area in Bagru in Jaipur on Wednesday and uncovered multiple violations related to labelling, licensing, and quality compliance. Labelling and Licence Violations Detected Officials found that labels on Multi Vitamin B Complex Syrup, Melatonin tablets, and I Fist tablets displayed registration

Plenti App: Turning Surplus Food into Safe, Smart Waste Reduction 0

Key Update Food waste remains one of India’s biggest paradoxes—while millions struggle with hunger, people discard tonnes of perfectly edible food every day. This gap has drawn growing attention to how the food sector handles surplus. During his time at IIM Nagpur, Mathews Martin noticed surplus food from the campus mess going to waste, even