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FSSAI Drafts Ban on Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging 0

Key Update FSSAI has proposed amendments to the 2018 Packaging Regulations to eliminate toxic chemicals from food packaging, enhance consumer protection, and align India’s standards with global best practices. Draft proposes ban on PFAs and BPA In a draft notification dated October 6, 2025, FSSAI released the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2025.

Blinkit Store Raided in Gurugram for Expired Paneer 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department scrutinised a Blinkit store behind ROF Mall in Sector 43 in Gurugram, after a resident of Sushant Lok-1 repeatedly received expired paneer through the app. The resident reported that the store continued supplying faulty packets even after replacing the first one. They also alleged that the store manager behaved

UAE Blocks Iranian ‘Uranus Star’ Water After Contamination Deaths in Oman 0

Key Update Following the deaths of two people in Oman linked to Uranus Star bottled water from Iran, the UAE has swiftly blocked the product’s import and sale to protect public health. On October 10, the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) confirmed that authorities had issued no import or distribution permits for the

From Waste to Fuel: FSSAI’s RUCO Drive Gains Momentum in Tamil Nadu 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 13, 2025
Key Update As the festive season approaches, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively driving the Repurpose Used Cooking Oil (RUCO) initiative, collecting used cooking oil from food businesses and converting it into biofuel, with participation increasing across Tamil Nadu, especially ahead of Deepavali. Tamil Nadu Start-Up Leads the Way In
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Jhansi Raid: FSSAI Finds Starch in Rasgullas and Khoya 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 13, 2025
Key Development With the festive season approaching, growing cases of food adulteration have sparked genuine concern over the quality of sweets and dairy products available in the market. In a recent raid in Jhansi, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized and destroyed around 1,500 kilograms of rasgullas and other sweets found
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Reheat Eggs the Safe Way: Keep Them Tasty and Germ-Free 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, News
- October 11, 2025
Overview Leftover boiled or cooked eggs are common in many kitchens. But can you reheat them safely without making them rubbery? Yes — if done correctly. According to the FDA, reheated eggs must reach 165°F (74°C) to destroy bacteria like Salmonella. A 2023 PMC study found the risk of illness from properly cooked and stored
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