Food Manifest 
Key Update The Bengaluru North City Corporation (BNCC) on Thursday imposed a total fine of Rs 1.6 lakh on six hotels and food establishments for violating food safety, hygiene and solid waste management norms. Following Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar’s directions, health officials inspected eateries and hotels in the Byatarayanapura and Yelahanka divisions. They found several
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said on Sunday that several major food business operators (FBOs) had taken corrective action after receiving notices over misleading labels, claims and other regulatory violations. In a post on X, the food regulator said the companies had withdrawn misleading claims, revised product packaging and
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Flavour plays an important role in how we experience food. The aroma of vanilla in a dessert, the citrus note in a beverage or the familiar taste of a fruit-flavoured snack can influence what we choose to eat and how much we enjoy it. But while flavour may seem simple, different substances can create these
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Key Update The Tamil Nadu government has ordered quality checks across all distilleries in the State following concerns over the temporary ban and quick clearance of liquor products made by Enrica Enterprises. The issue began on August 13, when the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) stopped the sale of 11 liquor variants manufactured by
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Significant Update India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued notices to five-star hotels JW Marriott and Andaz Delhi after inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food-safety violations, including pest infestations, expired food and poor sanitation. Both hotels operate in Delhi’s Aerocity. FSSAI has directed them to take immediate
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Key Update The Food Safety Department has intensified inspections and awareness activities across Kozhikode district to ensure food safety during the Onam season. Between July 27 and August 21, food safety officials conducted 862 inspections across the district. They issued notices to 220 establishments and directed 22 establishments to shut down. Officials also collected 491
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