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Food Safety Tribunal Quashes ₹1 Lakh Penalty on Water Unit 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 13, 2026
The Food Safety Appellate Tribunal has quashed a ₹1 lakh penalty imposed on a Kollam-based packaged drinking water unit, ruling that the food safety department relied on standards that had not been formally notified as regulations when officials collected the samples. The tribunal also identified multiple procedural lapses during the investigation, including delays in laboratory
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CMC Orders Zepto to Halt Orders; Burger King Gets Notice Over Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 10, 2026
Significant Update Food safety teams from the Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) inspected Zepto’s Narsingi facility in Hyderabad and found several hygiene and compliance violations. The officials directed the Food Business Operator (FBO) to temporarily stop accepting customer orders, carry out thorough cleaning and corrective measures, and restart operations only after meeting food safety requirements. Inspection
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What Are Product Claims? A Consumer’s Guide 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 9, 2026
Walk down any supermarket aisle, and you’ll find food packages covered with phrases like “Natural,” “High in Protein,” “No Added Sugar,” “Low Fat,” and “Gluten-Free.” These statements, known as product claims, highlight specific characteristics of a food and often influence purchasing decisions. While some claims provide valuable nutritional information, others primarily serve as marketing tools.
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US Cyclospora Outbreak Highlights Monsoon Food Safety Risks for India 0

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking a growing Cyclospora outbreak across 18 states, with Michigan reporting the highest increase in cases this summer. Between May 1 and June 16, health officials confirmed 145 domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states, including 20 hospitalisations. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that

FSSAI Challenges ‘Fresh’, ‘Organic’ and ‘Healthy’ Claims on Food Products 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Heritage Foods Ltd., Dia Foods, and Cipzer Nutraceuticals over alleged misleading product claims and labelling violations. The companies have been asked to explain within seven days why action should not be initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,

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