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US FDA Finds Multiple Compliance Gaps at Dabur OTC Plant 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Health & Wellness, News
- May 30, 2026
Significant Update The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised serious compliance concerns at Dabur India‘s over-the-counter (OTC) manufacturing facility in Dadra and Nagar Haveli following an inspection conducted between January 12 and January 16, 2026. In a Form 483 inspection report, the regulator cited alleged documentation irregularities, data integrity concerns, questionable microbiology testing
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FSSAI Notices IRCTC Over Train Toilet Utensil Video 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, New Technology, News
- May 30, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) after taking suo motu cognisance of a viral social media video that allegedly shows catering staff washing utensils inside a train toilet on the Mumbai–Ernakulam Duronto Express. FSSAI described the alleged
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SC Issues Notices to FSSAI, Centre Over Alleged Lapses in FSS Act Enforcement 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 30, 2026
Key Update The Supreme Court (SC) of India has issued notices to the Central Government, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG), and the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution while hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking stronger food safety enforcement in India. A bench
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FSSAI Debunks Viral ‘Plastic Egg’ and ‘Injected Watermelon’ Myths 0

Key Update Eggs remain one of the most affordable and widely consumed sources of protein in India. Known for their nutrition and versatility, they form a regular part of daily diets across households. However, social media platforms have recently sparked fears over so-called “plastic eggs,” with several viral posts and videos claiming that artificial eggs

Synthetic Milk, Fake Labels and Gutkha: FDA Cracks Down Across Maharashtra 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) arrested 33 people, sealed 27 establishments and seized goods worth nearly Rs 50 lakh during a statewide enforcement drive against banned gutkha sales and food adulteration conducted between May 25 and May 27. According to an official statement issued on Thursday, the FDA carried out raids

Madurai Intensifies Anti-Gutka Drive, Seals 28 Shops 0

Key Update The district food safety department seized 134.93 kg of banned tobacco products during a major enforcement drive conducted across Madurai district between May 1 and May 26. Officials inspected 6,341 shops during the operation, including 3,804 checked by food safety officers and 2,537 inspected by joint enforcement teams. During the inspections, authorities found