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As Food Labelling Deadline Approaches, Advocates Push for Clear Warnings 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 13, 2025
Key Update The Supreme Court has given the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) a final three-month extension to finalise its recommendations on mandatory Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL). Healthcare experts and NGOs are demanding immediate action, stressing that these labels are vital to curb non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. Lack of Labels Worsens Public
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GVMC Finds Food Safety Violations in Over Half of Visakhapatnam Eateries 0
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- September 13, 2025
SHE Teams Expose Poor Hygiene at 173 Food Outlets Fast food and biryani lovers in Visakhapatnam should be cautious, as recent raids by the Safety & Health Enforcement (SHE) teams of the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) have exposed widespread food safety violations across roadside stalls, eateries, hotels, and restaurants in the city. Inspectors found
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Mid-Day Meal Safety Under Scrutiny at Gurgaon School After Surprise Inspection 0
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- September 12, 2025
Key Update Following a complaint from a parent, the food safety department conducted a surprise inspection at Heritage Experiential Learning School in Sector 64 in Gurgaon. Led by district food safety officer Dr. Ramesh Chauhan, the team discovered insects in the rice and detected a foul smell in other food items, raising immediate concerns about
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UNICEF Sounds Alarm on India’s Childhood Obesity Risk 0

Key Update India could soon have the highest number of overweight and obese children in the world if urgent action is not taken, warns UNICEF. The organisation projects that by 2030, more than 27 million Indian children aged 5–19 may be living with obesity—11% of the global total. UNICEF’s Chief of Nutrition in India, Marie-Claude

Food Safety Takes Centre Stage for Indian Consumers, Finds PwC Survey 0

Key Update Indian consumers are placing food safety at the forefront of their purchasing decisions, even surpassing price as a top concern, according to PwC India’s Voice of the Consumer 2025 report. The study reveals that 84% of respondents now prioritise food safety, marking a significant shift in what they expect from brands. As awareness

Texas Sued Over Two-Year Ban on Lab-Grown Meat 0

Key Update Two U.S. food technology companies, Upside Foods (cultivated chicken) and Wildtype (cultivated salmon), have filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas over its newly enforced ban on lab-grown meat. The companies, represented by the Institute for Justice, argue that the ban amounts to government overreach and is designed to shield traditional cattle