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Nepal Bans Priyagold Biscuits Over Alleged Cattle-Feed Bran Use 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 23, 2026
Key Update Nepal has banned the import, sale, and distribution of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by India’s Surya Food and Agro Ltd, following serious food safety concerns raised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Nepal’s Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) announced the restrictions after Indian authorities flagged the use
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Toxic Chromium in Nashik Water Raises Safety Concerns Ahead of Kumbh Mela 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, News
- October 19, 2026
Key Update A laboratory report has detected chromium levels more than 1,000 times the permissible drinking water limit in samples collected near Nashik’s Ambad industrial area. The findings have raised public health concerns ahead of the 2027 Kumbh Mela, prompting the Maharashtra government to direct officials to act against industries responsible for pollution. The analysis
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FSSAI Flags Horlicks Birth Weight Claims, Questions Nestlé’s Product Compliance 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 19, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Hindustan Unilever (HUL) and Nestlé India over alleged regulatory violations involving two products. The regulator questioned birth-weight-related claims on Horlicks Mother’s Plus Kesar and flagged approval and labelling issues with Nestlé’s Resource Renal nutritional powder. FSSAI Questions Birth Weight Claims
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World Food Day 2026: Theme, History, Purpose and Global Significance 0

October 16, 2026

What Is World Food Day? Food plays a vital role in human health, livelihoods, and economic development, yet millions of people worldwide continue to face hunger and malnutrition. World Food Day, observed annually on October 16, draws attention to these challenges and encourages collective action to address them. Led by the Food and Agriculture Organization

Hydrochloric Acid in Food Processing: Why Is It Used?0

Hydrochloric acid is probably not the first substance that comes to mind when you think about food production. Known for its corrosive properties, this strong acid can cause severe burns on contact with the skin or eyes. Yet, it also has legitimate applications in the food industry. Why would manufacturers use a chemical associated with

FSSAI Flags Misleading Protein Claims at Dr Reddy’s, Nestlé and Others 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Dr Reddy’s, Nestlé Health Science, Tirupati Wellness, Amazon, Flipkart and Netmeds over allegedly misleading health claims associated with products marketed for protein support and lean muscle maintenance. In a social media post on Thursday, the food safety regulator said it