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FSSAI Updates: Quality Standards for Dehydrated Tarragon and Powdered Form 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 3, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has set official quality standards for dehydrated tarragon—both in whole and powdered forms—under the First Amendment to the Food Products Standards and Food Additives Regulations, 2025. These new standards will take effect on February 1, 2026. For the first time, FSSAI has defined quality
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1,965 Liters of Fake Coconut Oil Seized Ahead of Onam 0
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- September 3, 2025
Key Update As part of Operation Nalikera, the Food Safety Department launched a one-day district-wide inspection to curb the sale of fake coconut oil during Onam. During the drive, officials seized 1,965 liters of adulterated oil. At a godown in Cherumukku, Tirurangadi (Malappuram), they confiscated 735 liters of oil. Officials sent all samples to laboratories
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Delhi Schools Gear Up to Educate Kids on Processed Foods and Health 0
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- September 3, 2025
Key Update The Delhi government directed all government, aided, and recognised private schools to actively educate students about processed foods, food safety, and the risks of unhealthy diets. In a recent circular, the Directorate of Education asked schools to proactively raise students’ awareness of both the benefits and drawbacks of processed foods. Delhi schools must
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Kolkata Woman Flags Tainted Baby Formula from Big Basket 0

Key Update A woman in Kolkata has accused online grocery platform Big Basket of delivering contaminated formula milk for her 4.5-month-old infant, raising serious concerns over safety and hygiene in online food deliveries. After receiving the formula milk through the app, the mother, identified as Sneha, opened the sealed container and immediately detected a strong

Dead Rat Found in Paneer Dish at UP Dhaba; Officials Launch Investigation 0

Key Development Two diners at a roadside eatery in Bilsi town in U.P. discovered a dead rat in their paneer dish on Monday, prompting public outrage and triggering an official investigation. Nishant Maheshwari, a resident of Bilsi, visited Anmol Dhaba with his friend Puneet when they spotted the rodent in their meal. A video, now

Nestlé Pulls Back on Plant-Based Foods as Demand Drops 0

Key Development Nestlé is scaling back its plant-based food offerings after demand fell short of expectations. The company had invested heavily in the category, launching products like Garden Gourmet meals, oat milk creamers, and the Vegan KitKat to tap into the growing interest in animal-free alternatives. However, shifting consumer preferences and market pressures have prompted