Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) served notices to 526 storage facilities linked to e-commerce food platforms following 8,143 inspections conducted in 2024–25, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada informed the Rajya Sabha. Over the past two years, FSSAI has conducted five meetings with online food business
READ MOREOfficials Enforce Feedback App to Boost Transparency The Food Safety Department has made it mandatory for sweet shop owners in Prayagraj to use a consumer satisfaction feedback app. By introducing this app, officials aim to improve transparency, address consumer grievances faster, and strengthen hygiene monitoring during the festive season. Officials directed nearly 100 prominent sweet
READ MOREkey Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched a major inspection drive on e-commerce warehouses in Tamil Nadu and found serious lapses in food storage. During the three-day operation, officials inspected 37 warehouses in the Coimbatore district alone, acting on directions from the State Health Secretary and the Commissioner of Food
READ MOREAt a Glance The viral trend of ‘fridgescaping’—decorating the inside of refrigerators with plants, baskets, lights, and other aesthetic items—may look Instagram-worthy, but health experts warn it poses serious food safety risks. Why Fridgescaping is Risky “The inside of a refrigerator is no place for decorating,” said Dr. Marc Siegel, clinical professor at NYU Langone
READ MOREAt 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
READ MOREKey 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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