Food Safety Archives

Kerala Cracks Down on Reused Cooking Oil; 74 Eateries Shut 0

Key Update The Commissionerate of Food Safety in Kerala has launched a statewide enforcement drive to curb the health risks linked to repeatedly heated cooking oil. Through the two-day special drive, Operation Thelima, food safety officials targeted eateries and food businesses that repeatedly reuse frying oil. Repeatedly heating cooking oil changes its chemical composition and

INS Numbers on Food Labels: What Do They Really Mean?0

INS 330. INS 211. INS 621. If you have looked at a packaged food’s ingredient list, you may have noticed numbers like these. Each number identifies a specific food additive and forms part of the International Numbering System (INS) for Food Additives. The system provides standardised numerical codes for individual additives, making them easier to

Plastic Eggs? FSSAI Explains How to Check Egg Freshness 0

Key Update Claims about “plastic eggs” have resurfaced on social media, with viral posts suggesting that some eggs sold in the market are artificially made from plastic-like materials. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), however, has addressed the confusion and explained that changes in an egg’s appearance or texture do not necessarily

Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down on Infant Food Advertising 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 1, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its food safety enforcement drive to products intended for infant nutrition, including infant formula and milk foods. FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe issued a comprehensive compliance order on Tuesday, warning manufacturers, distributors and others involved in promoting infant formula, milk foods and feeding bottles against
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Dead Rat Allegedly Found in Mysore Masala Dosa: Mumbai Hotel Licence Suspended 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 30, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of Radhakrishna Hotel near Borivali West railway station, Mumbai, after an inspection found multiple food hygiene and sanitation violations. The action followed a complaint alleging that a customer found a dead rat inside a Mysore masala dosa served at the eatery. Complaint Triggers
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Madras HC Upholds Microplastic Warning Labels on Salt, Sugar Packaging 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 30, 2026
Key Update The Madras High Court has rejected a review petition from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and upheld its earlier directive requiring manufacturers to place warning labels on PET bottles and plastic packaging used for salt and sugar. The directive requires manufacturers to alert consumers about the potential presence of
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