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FSSAI Orders 100% Check of Packaged Water Units in Maharashtra 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 30, 2025
Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a 100% inspection of all packaged water unit facilities in Maharashtra to strengthen public health protections. The directive was issued during a recent review meeting, according to an FSSAI statement. FSSAI CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao emphasised the importance of conducting compliance audits
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Brands Tighten Quick Commerce Contracts After Food Safety Breaches 0
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- June 30, 2025
Report Major brands are strengthening contracts with quick commerce platforms after food safety violations surfaced at dark store facilities. They are revising agreements to tighten clauses on storage, handling, and hygiene, aiming to prevent incidents that could trigger consumer claims or regulatory action. Chandan Goswami, partner at law firm AT & Partners, said brands are
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Saudi Bars Baqalas from Selling Tobacco, Meat, Dates, and Fresh Produce 0
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- June 30, 2025
Report Small grocery shops in Saudi Arabia, locally known as Baqalas, are no longer allowed to sell certain products, including tobacco, dates, meat, and fruits and vegetables, according to a new directive from the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. The measure, issued by Minister Majed Al-Hogail, aims to restructure the retail sector
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Viral Video Sparks Debate on Indian Street Food Hygiene 0

Report A video claiming to show the cleanest Indian street food has gone viral, racking up nearly 5 million views on X (formerly Twitter). The clip features a street vendor preparing a rose-syrup drink at an unusually clean and organised stall, challenging common perceptions about hygiene in India’s street food scene. The vendor works with

Kerala Cracks Down on Fake Health Cards in Food Sector 0

Report Kerala Health Minister Veena George has directed the Health Department to carry out statewide inspections of health cards held by employees in hotels, restaurants, and other food businesses. The decision comes after reports that a catering unit in Pathanamthitta had secured fake health cards for all its staff through a laboratory. Under the Food

Study Finds Synthetic Dyes in 20% of U.S. Foods 0

Report A new U.S. study has found that 1 in 5 packaged foods and drinks sold by leading food manufacturers contain synthetic food dyes. Published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the research highlights the widespread use of artificial colouring agents, especially in products marketed to children. Red 40 Leads the