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FSSAI Moves to Single-Phase Front-of-Pack Nutrition Warnings 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told the Supreme Court that it plans to introduce front-of-pack nutrition warnings (FoPL) in a single phase. The warnings would apply to packaged foods high in even one nutrient of concern. Food businesses would get 365 days to comply voluntarily after the final

FSSAI Tightens Food Safety Net on E-Commerce Giants 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated penal action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India and Zepto over several food safety and regulatory non-compliances, including misleading claims and the sale or display of prohibited food products. In a social media post, FSSAI said it had launched a “major

FSSAI Moves to Restrict ‘Paneer’ Label on Dairy Analogue Products 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed restricting the use of the term “paneer” for analogue paneer and cheese products. The move aims to prevent businesses from misleading consumers about the nature and composition of the food they buy. Draft Amendment Targets Misleading Labelling The proposed amendment covers food

Sabarimala Prasadam: FSSAI Flags Safety Gaps; TDB Acts 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 24, 2026
Key Update The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has told the Kerala High Court that it will take corrective measures to address cleaning, sanitation, pest prevention and storage deficiencies that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) identified during inspections of the prasadam production unit at Sabarimala. FSSAI Finds Multiple Deficiencies The FSSAI conducted
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Adulteration Alert: Cakes, Fritters and Chilli Powder Flagged in Ernakulam 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 24, 2026
Overview Food safety officials in Ernakulam district have flagged adulteration in bakery products and spices, with several samples found to contain preservatives, synthetic colours or pesticide residues above permissible limits. 57 Bakery, 34 Spice Samples Found Unsafe Food safety department data shows the extent of the problem in Ernakulam district. During the 2025–26 financial year,
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Can Food Allergens Travel Through the Air?0
- A to Z, General, Health & Wellness
- September 24, 2026
We often associate food allergies with eating a trigger food. However, some food proteins can become airborne during cooking, processing or handling. Sensitive people may inhale these proteins and develop respiratory symptoms, even without consuming the food. Airborne exposure can also affect the skin when allergen-containing particles contact it. This type of exposure matters particularly
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