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High TPC Levels Found in Frying Oil at Jaipur McDonald’s 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 11, 2026
Key Update Food safety officers from the Rajasthan health department detected excessive levels of total polar compounds (TPC) in cooking oil during a surprise inspection at a McDonald’s outlet in Gaurav Tower in Jaipur on Monday. Officials stated that the maximum permissible TPC limit for cooking oil is 25%. However, the oil used for non-vegetarian
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Supreme Court Pushes FSSAI on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 11, 2026
Key Update On Tuesday, February 10, the Supreme Court of India urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to actively consider introducing front-of-package warning labels on packaged food products. The court raised concerns about high levels of sugar, saturated fats, and sodium in processed foods. While hearing a public interest litigation (PIL)
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Kollam Tops National ‘Eat Right Challenge’ for Third Consecutive Year 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 10, 2026
Key Update Kollam district has secured first place in the fourth phase of the national-level ‘Eat Right Challenge’ for 2024–25, winning the Food Safety Award for the third consecutive time. The district earned the top ranking for its strong and consistent implementation of food safety initiatives. Authorities carried out food safety registration and licensing drives,
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FSSAI Extends Deadline for Meat Sausage Standards 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has granted a three-month extension to food business operators (FBOs) to comply with the revised manufacturing standards for meat sausage, offering temporary relief to the meat processing industry. Revised Norms Deferred to May 1, 2026 FSSAI introduced the updated standards under the Food Safety

74 Students Fall Ill After School Breakfast in Maredumilli, Andhra Pradesh 0

Key Update As many as 74 students of the Devarapalli Government Tribal Welfare School in Maredumilli, Polavaram district in Andhra Pradesh, fell ill on Sunday after consuming idlis and chutney served for school breakfast, police said. According to Rampachodavaram Deputy Superintendent of Police Sai Prashant, a total of 255 students ate breakfast at the school.

Supermarket Closed, Illegal Repacking Unearthed in Virudhunagar 0

Key Update Food Safety officials on Saturday ordered the closure of a supermarket on Agraharam Street in Virudhunagar after finding that it was operating without a valid food safety licence. The officials also prohibited the repacking of grocery items at the premises. Surprise Inspection by Food Safety Team A team led by Virudhunagar district Food