Food Manifest 
At a Glance The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has finalised major amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) First Amendment Regulations, 2025. These changes will take effect from February 1, 2026, and aim to strengthen food safety and quality for consumers. The updated regulations introduce
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Key Development SIG Combibloc Group, a global leader in aseptic packaging solutions, has unveiled the world’s first 1-litre aseptic carton aluminium-free, using its breakthrough Terra alu-free full-barrier material. This innovation eliminates aluminium while maintaining full product protection, marking a major step toward sustainable packaging. German retailer ALDI is the first to adopt the format, offering
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At a Glance Every person involved in the food business — whether it’s a restaurant, manufacturing, trading, repacking, or relabelling — must obtain a 14-digit FSSAI Registration or Licence Number as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. What is FSSAI? FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Established under the
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Key Development India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector, led by players like Blinkit, Zepto, Bigbasket, and Swiggy Instamart, is rapidly evolving as customer demand for ultra-fast delivery of groceries and essentials soars. However, this rapid growth has brought increased regulatory focus, especially on the hygiene and operational standards of the dark stores that form the backbone
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Key Development On Monday, the Supreme Court directed the central and state governments to respond to a petition asserting that consumers have a right to know not just product details, but also the identity of the seller. The petitioner, Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay, argued that disclosing seller information is essential to protect customers from fraud and
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Report Excessive salt intake is fueling a silent health crisis in India, increasing the risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disorders, according to scientists at ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE). The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. However, studies show that urban Indians
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