Food Laws Archives

Food Safety License Must for Annadhanams at Thevar Guru Puja: Virudhunagar Collector 0
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- October 27, 2025
Key Update Collector N. O. Sukhaputra of Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu has directed organisers of annadhanams and temporary eateries for the Muthuramalinga Thevar Guru Puja on October 31 to obtain a food safety registration or license. The Virudhunagar District Administration requires them to register under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, through the FSSAI
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NHRC Seeks State-Wise Report from FSSAI, Health Ministry on Cooking Oil Reuse 0
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- October 25, 2025
Key Update The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Union Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) after receiving a complaint about the widespread reuse of cooking oil across the country. The Commission has ordered both authorities to investigate the issue and submit a state-wise
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Codex Sets Global Standards for India’s Cardamom, Coriander, and Vanilla 0
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- October 21, 2025
Key Update The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC), the international authority that defines food safety and quality benchmarks, is reviewing India’s proposed standards for cardamom, coriander, and vanilla. Once approved, these Codex standards will gain universal recognition, enabling the three spices to be exported worldwide without facing individual country-specific compliance hurdles. A Major Boost for Exporters
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Human Teeth Found in Food Across China: Authorities Investigate 0

Key Update: Human Teeth Found in Food Across China Shocking incidents across China have raised major concerns over food safety after consumers discovered human teeth in everyday food items. On October 13, a woman in Jilin province found three artificial human teeth inside a grilled sausage she had bought for her child from an outdoor

Meet the Hyderabad doctor whose legal battle ended fake ORS claims!0

FSSAI Bars Food Brands from Using ‘ORS’ A Hyderabad paediatrician’s persistent campaign against sugary drinks falsely marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS) has led to a major policy shift. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has banned the use of the term “ORS” on food and beverage labels unless the formulation strictly

Rajasthan High Court Bars GM Food Sales Until Regulations Are Framed 0

Key Development A division bench of the Rajasthan High Court has barred FSSAI and the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) from approving the sale, manufacture, distribution, or import of genetically modified (GM) food items in India until they frame comprehensive regulations. The court asked the authorities to complete the regulations within six months under Section