Food Safety Archives

McDonald’s, Radio Club Among 13 Hit by Maharashtra FDA Action 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of 13 establishments across the state, including the Bombay Presidency Radio Club and a McDonald’s outlet in south Mumbai, over alleged food safety and hygiene violations. The action followed a special drive in which officials inspected 89 hotels, restaurants and

Natural, Synthetic or Artificial? Unpacking the Flavours in Your Food 0

Flavour plays an important role in how we experience food. The aroma of vanilla in a dessert, the citrus note in a beverage or the familiar taste of a fruit-flavoured snack can influence what we choose to eat and how much we enjoy it. But while flavour may seem simple, different substances can create these

Enrica Liquor Row: Tamil Nadu Orders Quality Checks Across Distilleries 0

Key Update The Tamil Nadu government has ordered quality checks across all distilleries in the State following concerns over the temporary ban and quick clearance of liquor products made by Enrica Enterprises. The issue began on August 13, when the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) stopped the sale of 11 liquor variants manufactured by

FSSAI Flags JW Marriott, Andaz Delhi Over Major Food Safety Breaches 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- August 27, 2026
Significant Update India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued notices to five-star hotels JW Marriott and Andaz Delhi after inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food-safety violations, including pest infestations, expired food and poor sanitation. Both hotels operate in Delhi’s Aerocity. FSSAI has directed them to take immediate
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Kozhikode Food Safety Drive: 862 Inspections, 22 Closures Amid Onam Rush 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 27, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department has intensified inspections and awareness activities across Kozhikode district to ensure food safety during the Onam season. Between July 27 and August 21, food safety officials conducted 862 inspections across the district. They issued notices to 220 establishments and directed 22 establishments to shut down. Officials also collected 491
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FSSAI Cracks Down: Marche Retail Suspended, SDP Ghee Sales Halted 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 25, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified action against food businesses, suspending the licence of Delhi-based Marche Retail Pvt Ltd for 30 days and ordering Daman-based SDP Industries Pvt Ltd to stop selling its ghee products. The action followed inspections, follow-up scrutiny and laboratory analysis that identified food-safety and
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