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FSSAI Launches ePAAS, Makes Single-Window Approval Mandatory From June 1 0

Key Update FSSAI has launched a unified digital approval system called the Electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS), marking a major shift for India’s food industry. From June 1, 2026, companies must submit all applications related to product approvals, claims, nutraceuticals, novel ingredients, vegan products, Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) and non-specified

FSSAI Seizes ₹31 Lakh Worth of “Alkaline Water” Product 0

Key Update FSSAI has seized stocks worth over ₹31 lakh of a branded “alkaline water” product after laboratory tests detected fulvic acid, a substance not permitted in packaged drinking water under current food safety regulations. FSSAI acted after a consumer filed a complaint through the Food Safety Connect portal. Following the complaint, officials from the

Dubai Launches UAE’s First Foodborne Virus Detection Lab 0

Key Update Dubai Municipality has launched the UAE’s first dedicated laboratory for detecting foodborne viruses, strengthening Dubai’s food safety and public health infrastructure. The new ViruGenetics Lab, established at Dubai Central Laboratory, uses advanced genomic technologies to identify harmful viruses in food products with high precision and speed. Under normal conditions, the lab can process

Bengaluru Footpath Food Stalls Under Scanner Over Expired FSSAI Licences 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 7, 2026
Significant Update An RTI activist has alleged that more than 50 food stalls continue to operate on footpaths in Vijayanagar in Bengaluru even though their Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licences expired in August last year. Illegal Operations and Safety Concerns Raised RTI activist Veeresh claimed that many stall owners cook food
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Expired Stock, Wrong FSSAI Labels Found at Jaipur Supplement Unit 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 7, 2026
Significant Update A health department team inspected a biological firm in the RIICO Industrial Area in Bagru in Jaipur on Wednesday and uncovered multiple violations related to labelling, licensing, and quality compliance. Labelling and Licence Violations Detected Officials found that labels on Multi Vitamin B Complex Syrup, Melatonin tablets, and I Fist tablets displayed registration
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Should Fruits Go in the Fridge? What You’re Probably Getting Wrong 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, News
- May 7, 2026
The fridge has become the default storage space for fruits in most homes. It feels safe, clean, and convenient. However, this habit is not always the best choice. While some fruits benefit from cold storage, others lose their natural taste, texture, and even nutritional quality over time. So the real question is—does refrigeration truly preserve
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