Food Safety Archives

FSSAI Pushes for Non-Plastic Packaging in Pan Masala and Gutka 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a major shift away from single-use plastic in tobacco-related products. The authority has introduced a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, mandating that manufacturers use only non-plastic materials for packaging pan masala, gutka, and similar products. Ban

Plenti App: Turning Surplus Food into Safe, Smart Waste Reduction 0

Key Update Food waste remains one of India’s biggest paradoxes—while millions struggle with hunger, people discard tonnes of perfectly edible food every day. This gap has drawn growing attention to how the food sector handles surplus. During his time at IIM Nagpur, Mathews Martin noticed surplus food from the campus mess going to waste, even

Giridih Tragedy: Child Dies, 18 Hospitalised After Eating Street Food 0

Significant Update A tragic case of suspected food poisoning has claimed the life of a seven-year-old child and left 18 others hospitalised in Jharkhand’s Giridih district. The incident occurred in Leda Bajto village under the Mufassil police station limits after villagers consumed street food from a local vendor. A golgappa and chaat cart had been

Toxic Momos Unit Busted in Kanpur, Unsafe Food Destroyed 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 28, 2026
Key Update Authorities in Uttar Pradesh shut down an illegal momos and chutney manufacturing unit in Naubasta, Kanpur, after uncovering serious food safety violations. During a recent inspection, Food Safety Department officials found the unit operating in extremely unhygienic conditions, raising significant concerns about public health. Acting swiftly, officials ordered the immediate closure of the
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NIT Rourkela Introduces Rapid AI-Based Spice Testing System 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- April 28, 2026
Key Update Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed and patented an AI-based system that rapidly detects and quantifies adulteration in spices and other food products, offering a faster and more practical alternative to conventional testing methods. Faster Detection, Real-Time Results Spice adulteration—often driven by cost-cutting practices—compromises food quality and poses
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Kochi’s Food Street Struggles to Take Off Despite Big Plans 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 28, 2026
Key Update Kochi launched its first food street in September 2025 with high expectations, but the project is yet to gain traction, with only 5 of the 20 stalls currently operational. The Greater Cochin Development Authority (GCDA) developed the facility to promote safe, hygienic, and diverse food options. However, the space continues to see low
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