Food Safety Archives

UP Police Bust Fake Ghee Racket, Seize 923L Fake Amul & Mother Dairy 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 12, 2025
Key Development The Uttar Pradesh police in Sambhal seized 923 litres of fake ghee and hundreds of counterfeit packaging materials during a crackdown targeting unsafe and adulterated food products. Authorities arrested five men involved in producing and distributing counterfeit ghee, posing a significant risk to public health. The operation was part of a joint effort
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FDA Pune Requires Formal Complaints; Social Media Videos Not Enough 0
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- August 12, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials in Pune have clarified that they will not take action against hotels and eateries based solely on videos or posts shared on social media. They insist that formal complaints are mandatory before they initiate any investigation or enforcement. Suresh Annapure, Joint Commissioner of the FDA Pune region, highlighted the growing
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India’s Largest Recent Meat Seizure: J&K Confiscates 11,600+ kg Rotten Meat 0
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- August 12, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials in Jammu & Kashmir seized over 11,600 kg of “imported rotten meat” from warehouses, eateries, and shops across the Kashmir Valley last week. The Food Wing of the Drug and Food Control Organisation (DFCO) carried out surprise inspections that uncovered illegal storage, expired stock, and clear safety violations. Images of
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Allahabad HC Orders Fresh Complaint in Mathura Food Adulteration Case 0

Key Update Acting on a petition alleging the sale of adulterated food at Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura, the Allahabad High Court has instructed the petitioner to file a fresh complaint with the Assistant Commissioner (Food), Department of Food Safety and Drug Administration, Lucknow, within two weeks. Petitioner Alleges Sale of Adulterated Food, No Action Taken

Gujarat FDA Raids Mehsana Factory Making Fake Paneer 0

Key Updates The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Gujarat has raided a factory in Mehsana for producing fake paneer made from palm oil and acetic acid. Officials warned that these ingredients pose serious health risks, including digestive disorders, organ damage, and other chronic illnesses. During the operation, FDA teams seized samples of the fake

FSSAI Trains 3 Lakh+ Street Vendors to Ensure Safer Street Eats 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has trained more than three lakh street food vendors across the country, the government informed Parliament, aiming to raise food safety standards nationwide. FoSTaC Programme Empowers Street Food Vendors Nationwide Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav told the Lok Sabha