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Maharashtra Tells HC Hookah Tobacco Isn’t ‘Food’, Cites FSSAI Clarification 0

Key Update The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that flavoured hookah tobacco does not qualify as “food” and therefore does not fall under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. The state relied on a March 23 clarification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Companies Challenge Raids and

FSSAI ONDC Compliance 2026: What Food Businesses Must Do Now 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a key order on 18 March 2026 outlining compliance obligations for e-commerce Food Business Operators under the ONDC model. This update introduces clear accountability across multiple entities in a single transaction, making it essential for businesses to understand their roles. What is ONDC

Spot the Fake: Eat Right Mela Demonstrates Food Adulteration Tests 0

Significant Update Visitors at the ‘Eat Right Mela’ held at Nature Cure Hospital on Monday (April 6, 2026) in Hyderabad gathered around two interactive stalls set up by the Telangana Food Safety Department. At these stalls, officials demonstrated how sellers often adulterate common food items and showed consumers simple ways to detect such practices. Focus

A Pinch of Iron: ITC Aashirvaad Introduces Iron-Fortified Salt 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, News
- March 25, 2026
Key Update Iron deficiency remains one of India’s most widespread nutrition challenges, often showing up quietly as fatigue, low energy, and reduced immunity. It continues to be a leading cause of anaemia, particularly among children, adolescents, and women. To address this gap, ITC Aashirvaad has introduced Iron Shakti Salt, a fortified salt designed to deliver
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Indore FDA Seizes 500 kg of Suspected Adulterated Ghee During Citywide Raids 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- March 25, 2026
Key Update Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officials seized around 500 kg of suspected adulterated ghee during intensive raids carried out across Indore on Tuesday. The enforcement drive aimed to check the quality of widely consumed dairy products in the city. Officials conducted a major inspection at Shri Dhenu Dairy Products in Palda Marble Mandi,
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Calories Up, Nutrition Down: The Chemical Burden in Our Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness
- February 28, 2026
Something is quietly changing in the way we eat, and most of us barely notice it. Across India, concerns about food adulteration and the growing dependence on ultra-processed foods are steadily rising. Many everyday staples — from milk and spices to packaged snacks and meat products — are no longer as wholesome as they once
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