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Barbeque Nation, Chinese Wok Pulled Up Over Food Safety Lapses 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 30, 2026
Food Safety Team Finds Multiple Hygiene Violations The food safety team of the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) has identified multiple food safety and hygiene violations during an inspection at Barbeque Nation in GSM Mall, Madinaguda, Hyderabad. The inspection revealed poor sanitation, inadequate record-keeping, and non-compliance with food safety regulations. Officials have recommended an improvement notice
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Beyond Toddy: The Need for Safe Food Practices 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 23, 2026
Overview The recent death of a Kumarakom resident after consuming toddy and food from a toddy shop in Kottayam has once again brought food safety into public discussion. While authorities continue to investigate the incident and await post-mortem and laboratory reports to determine the exact cause of death, the case reminds us why toddy shops
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FSSAI Issues Notice to Rishtey Namkeen Over Edible Oil Labelling Lapse 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 23, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to Rishtey Namkeen over alleged labelling deficiencies in two of its products following complaints raised by consumers. According to the regulator, vigilant consumers flagged that the labels of Farsan Street Masala Patta and Farsan Street Roasted Millet Bhel did not
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FSSAI’s ‘100% Pure’ Ban May Cost Food Companies Crores, Experts Say 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has barred food companies from using terms such as “100%”, “100% Pure”, and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. The move aims to prevent misleading marketing practices and improve transparency for consumers. While the change may appear minor, industry experts

55+ Karnataka Arecanut Lorries Held in Maharashtra for Food Safety Tests 0

Key Update More than 55 lorries carrying arecanuts from Karnataka have remained detained in Maharashtra for over a week as food safety authorities conduct inspections and laboratory testing of the consignments. The Maharashtra Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) stopped the vehicles at various locations, including Solapur, Aurangabad, Beed, and Nanded. The consignments belong to

Safe Lunchboxes Matter: FSSAI Issues Food Packing Guidelines 0

Overview As packed meals remain a daily routine for millions of students, office-goers, and workers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has highlighted the importance of safe food packing practices in preventing foodborne illnesses. In a recent post on social media platform X, the food regulator urged consumers to pay as much