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Maharashtra Bans Sale of Junk Food in and Around Schools 0

Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has banned the sale, free distribution, and advertisement of junk food in schools and within a 50-metre radius of school premises to encourage healthier eating habits among children and create a healthier school food environment. What the Order Covers The junk food ban covers all

From Market to Meal: How to Store Fish Safely 0

Fish is one of the healthiest foods you can add to your diet. It provides high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and essential minerals that support heart, brain, and overall health. However, fish is also one of the most perishable foods you can buy. Unlike many other proteins, it begins to lose freshness soon after

Mumbai FDA Suspends Poornima Restaurant’s FSSAI Licence 0

Key Update On July 23, the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected Mumbai’s iconic Poornima Restaurant in Fort and found multiple food safety and hygiene violations. Based on the findings, the FDA suspended the restaurant’s FSSAI licence with immediate effect. The popular Udupi eatery, which has served customers for more than six decades near

600 kg of Expired Food Seized from Quick Commerce Warehouses in Tirupati 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 29, 2026
Key Update Municipal authorities in Tirupati have seized more than 600 kg of expired and unfit food products from quick commerce warehouses operated by Blinkit and Instamart during a series of surprise inspections across the city. The enforcement drive followed consumer complaints alleging that online delivery platforms were supplying expired food products. What Inspectors Found
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FSSAI Suspends Park Plaza Licence in Delhi Over Food Safety Lapses 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 29, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the food business licence of M/S Park Plaza, Shahdara, Delhi, operated by Mahagun Hotels, following an inspection that uncovered multiple serious food safety and hygiene violations. The regulator announced the action on its official X account, stating that inspectors identified several critical and gross
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Beyond Sweetness: The Many Roles of Sugar in Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 28, 2026
Sugar is one of the most common ingredients in our kitchens, often associated with sweetness and desserts. But in the world of food science, sugar plays many roles beyond satisfying our sweet tooth. From preserving foods and improving texture to enhancing flavour and supporting fermentation, sugar is an essential ingredient that contributes to the quality,
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