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Food Safety Officials Raid Biryani and Pulao Outlets in Visakhapatnam 0

Key Update Food safety officials conducted surprise inspections at several biryani and pulao outlets in Visakhapatnam. The team inspected outlets located near the out gate of the GVMC Main Office. During the inspections, officials found that some vendors were preparing food in unhygienic conditions. The department issued notices to the biryani and pulao outlet owners

With Heat Rising, Tamil Nadu Steps Up Monitoring of Water Cans 0

Key Update As summer temperatures climb, the Tamil Nadu food safety department has intensified monitoring of packaged drinking water cans. Officials have issued fresh guidelines to suppliers to prevent the sale of contaminated 20-litre water cans and ordered strict inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The move comes as demand for packaged

Diabetes and Polluted Water Drive CKD in Odisha 0

Key Update Researchers from SCB Medical College, Cuttack, and VIMSAR, Burla, in Odisha, report that 30–40% of chronic kidney disease (CKD) cases in Odisha result from uncontrolled diabetes, while hypertension also contributes significantly. The study shows that about 15% of CKD cases are linked to heavy metals in drinking water. Of 3,200 patients examined, 480

UP Eggs Now Carry Lay and Expiry Dates: New Rules from April 1 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 17, 2026
Key Update From April 1, Uttar Pradesh will require egg producers to stamp each egg with its expiry date and lay date, Neha Lalchandani reports. The Animal Husbandry Department will take strict action against traders and farmers who ignore the rule, destroying non-compliant eggs or marking them ‘not fit for human consumption. Safe Storage Guidelines
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Dakshina Kannada Orders Ban on Plastic, Newspaper for Hot Food Packing 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 17, 2026
Key Update Additional Deputy Commissioner K. Raju on Wednesday directed officials to take immediate steps to ban the use of plastic and newspapers for hot food packing in all eateries across Dakshina Kannada. He issued the direction while chairing a District Level Coordination Committee meeting held under the National Tobacco Control Programme. Mr Raju cited
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No More Renewals: FSSAI Licences Get Lifetime Validity Under New Reforms 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 16, 2026
Key Update India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has introduced a series of reforms to simplify compliance for food businesses while maintaining strong food safety standards. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved the reforms after consultations with states, union territories, and industry stakeholders. The changes also align
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