Food Safety Archives

Food Safety First: Tamil Nadu Issues Advisory to Influencers 0

Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has advised food influencers and vloggers to recommend only food businesses with a valid FSSAI licence. The department has also urged creators to assess hygiene, food handling, and sanitary practices—not just taste and presentation—before promoting restaurants or street food vendors. Food Reviews Should Prioritise Food Safety With

Mysuru Officials Seize 106 kg of Suspected Artificially Coloured Green Peas 0

Key Update Food safety officials in Mysuru seized 106 kg of suspected artificially coloured green peas during an inspection at the city’s wholesale vegetable market on MG Road. They suspect vendors used artificial colouring agents to make the peas appear fresher and more attractive to buyers. Officials Seize Samples During Early Morning Inspection A team

Nearly Half of Tea Samples Fail Food Safety Standards Over Two Years 0

Key Update Nearly half of the packet tea samples tested across India over the past two years failed food safety standards, according to information obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) application. The findings have raised fresh concerns about tea quality, pesticide residues, and compliance with food safety regulations. Almost 1,550 Samples Failed Quality Tests

FDA Tightens Milk Sector Rules to Boost Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 4, 2026
FDA Enforces Stricter Compliance Across the Milk Supply Chain The Maharashtra FDA issues a detailed compliance order covering the entire milk supply chain. It directs collection centres, chilling units, transporters, processors, distributors, and retailers to follow strict hygiene, sanitation, and quality control standards. The FDA requires food businesses to maintain clean handling environments, use food-grade
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Gujarat Seeks Tougher Anti-Adulteration Laws 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 4, 2026
Key Update The Gujarat government has urged the Central Government to strengthen India’s food safety laws by introducing stricter penalties for food adulteration and improving enforcement measures. The proposal reflects growing concerns about unsafe food practices and aims to safeguard public health better. What’s Changing? Gujarat has recommended several key reforms, including: Imposing tougher penalties
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Maharashtra Bans Sting Sales Near Schools Over Child Safety Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General
- July 3, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra government has announced that it will prohibit the sale of Sting energy drink and other intoxicating substances within a 500-metre radius of schools. While the announcement specifically names Sting, the proposed restriction will apply to all energy drinks and other intoxicating products covered by the order. The decision follows concerns over
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