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2,036 Milk Vendors in East Godavari Asked to Obtain FSSAI Licence 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it mandatory for 2,036 milk vendors, suppliers, and dairy units involved in the milk trade in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh to obtain an FSSAI licence. Authorities introduced the rule with immediate effect after 16 consumers died in Rajamahendravaram from

Toxic Oil Alert: Illegal Recycled Cooking Oil Floods Tirupati Food Streets 0

Key Update A hidden network is illegally collecting used cooking oil from hotels and catering units in Tirupati and Tirumala. Middlemen treat the oil with chemicals to remove its dark colour and foul smell, then sell it cheaply to small eateries and roadside vendors instead of sending it to authorised RUCO (Repurpose Used Cooking Oil)

Hyderabad Markets Raided for Chemically Ripened Mangoes 0

Report Often called the “king of fruits,” mangoes remain one of the most popular summer fruits in India. Their high demand sometimes pushes traders to use artificial methods to speed up ripening and bring the fruit to market faster. The Hyderabad Police seized around 200 kg of mangoes suspected to have been artificially ripened during

Before You Take a Bite, Remove the Sticker, Says FSSAI 0
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- April 6, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a fresh food safety advisory asking consumers not to eat fruits or vegetables with stickers on them. These labels may look harmless, but they can leave adhesive residue that people should not consume, and that may pose health risks. FSSAI, which works
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Hyderabad Raid Uncovers Adulterated Ginger-Garlic Paste Supply to Restaurants 0
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- April 2, 2026
Key Update Authorities seized a large quantity of adulterated ginger-garlic paste meant for supply to restaurants and retail outlets during a raid in Hyderabad. The operation was carried out by the Commissioner’s Task Force (Khairtabad Zone) along with the H-Fast Team of the Hyderabad City Police. Officials said the raid targeted a manufacturing unit operating
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FSSAI Updates Food Packaging Rules; New Norms From 2027 0
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- April 2, 2026
Key Update The national food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has revised its packaging and labelling guidelines for food manufacturers. The updated rules will come into effect on July 1, 2027. The revisions aim to improve the clarity of information provided to consumers while also simplifying compliance for food businesses.
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