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Maharashtra Bans Sting Sales Near Schools Over Child Safety Concerns 0

Key Update The Maharashtra government has announced that it will prohibit the sale of Sting energy drink and other intoxicating substances within a 500-metre radius of schools. While the announcement specifically names Sting, the proposed restriction will apply to all energy drinks and other intoxicating products covered by the order. The decision follows concerns over

New BIS Standard Bans Harmful Chemicals in Tea Bags 0

New Standard Sets Safety Requirements for Tea Bags The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced India’s first dedicated safety standard for tea bags, establishing requirements for tea bag materials, packaging, labelling, and manufacturing practices. The new standard, IS 19787:2026, aims to improve consumer safety, product quality, and transparency across the tea bag industry. As

Kerala Warns: Use Mayonnaise Within Two Hours 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has stepped up inspections across Kozhikode, Kerala, under Operation Monsoon, placing mayonnaise safety and takeaway food practices under closer scrutiny. Officials have warned that mayonnaise should be consumed within two hours of preparation. Using it beyond this period is not only unsafe but may also violate food safety regulations.

FSSAI Flags Misleading Energy Drink Marketing Claims 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 2, 2026
Regulator Targets Misbranding and Product Labelling The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to six beverage companies for allegedly misbranding their products and making misleading claims by marketing them as “energy drinks.“ The notices cover Red Bull Energy Drink; PepsiCo India’s Adrenaline Rush Energy Drink; Reliance Consumer Products’ Campa Energy
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Beyond Expiry Dates: How Freshness Indicators Could Transform Food Safety 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 1, 2026
When buying packaged food, most of us check the manufacturing date, expiry date, or best-before date before placing it in our shopping cart. While these labels are important, they do not always tell the whole story. A product may remain safe after its best-before date if stored correctly, while another may spoil well before its
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MorningStar Farms Recalls Plant-Based Products Over Plastic Contamination 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 30, 2026
Popular Plant-Based Food Brand Announces Recall MorningStar Farms, a popular U.S. brand known for its vegetarian and vegan frozen foods, has voluntarily recalled select batches of its Buffalo Chik’n Nuggets and Hot & Spicy Sausage Patties after consumers reported finding plastic fragments in the products. The company sold the affected batches across the United States,
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