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SC Asks Centre to Teach Nutrition and Food Labels in Schools 0

Key Updates The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to consider introducing nutrition education in schools and questioned the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) about several aspects of its proposed front-of-pack warning labels (FoPL) for packaged foods. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and K Vinod Chandran said children remain particularly vulnerable

Wai Wai Under FSSAI Scanner: Floor-Collected Noodles Found in Bhujia 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered CG Foods India to stop manufacturing certain products after inspectors found workers using broken noodles collected from the factory floor to make bhujia, Reuters reported. The action targets the company’s factory in Rajasthan. CG Foods India operates under CG Corp Global, the

Microplastic Warnings: FSSAI Asks Madras HC to Reconsider 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked the Madras High Court to review its order directing that drinking water, sugar and salt sold in plastic bottles and packets carry a warning in bold red letters stating: “This water/sugar/salt may contain micro/nano plastics.” In its review application before the Special

Botulism: The Food Safety Risk You Can’t See 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 10, 2026
What is Botulism? Botulism is a rare but serious illness that affects the nervous system. It is caused by botulinum neurotoxin, a powerful toxin produced by Clostridium botulinum and, less commonly, related bacteria. The toxin disrupts communication between nerves and muscles, which can lead to progressive muscle weakness, paralysis and, in severe cases, breathing difficulties.
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Blinkit Egg Complaint Triggers Food Safety Inspection in Mangaluru 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 9, 2026
Key Update A consumer complaint alleging that a worm was found inside an egg ordered through Blinkit has prompted a food safety inspection at the quick-commerce platform’s facility in Mangaluru, Karnataka. The consumer reportedly approached Karnataka Health Minister U.T. Khader after receiving damaged eggs and alleged that one of the eggs contained a worm. Khader
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Kerala Flags Sugar in Amrutham Nutri-Mix for Young Children 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 9, 2026
Key Update The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has raised concerns over the sugar content in Amrutham Nutri-Mix, a supplementary nutrition product distributed to children through anganwadis in the state. Commission Flags 20% Sugar Content The Commission noted that Amrutham Nutri-Mix contains around 20% sugar, which, according to the petition, is inconsistent
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