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Light, Air and Moisture: The Hidden Enemies of Food Quality 0

Have you ever opened a packet of biscuits only to find them soft, or noticed an unpleasant smell from a bottle of cooking oil that has been sitting in your kitchen for weeks? Perhaps you have discovered mould on bread that you bought just a few days ago. We often blame these changes on poor-quality

100% Whole Wheat? Only 62%, Says CCPA; Britannia Fined ₹1 Lakh 0

Key Update The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹1 lakh on Britannia Industries Ltd for misleading advertisements that described its bread as “100% Whole Wheat Bread”, although the product contained only 62% wheat flour. In its order dated October 22, the CCPA directed the company to immediately discontinue the advertisement

FSSAI Proposes New Pesticide Residue Limits for Tea 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for two pesticides in tea: acetamiprid and imidacloprid. The Central Government announced the proposal on October 17, 2026. Earlier, on October 16, the government published the draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2026,

FSSAI Reminds Food Businesses to Label Botanical Ingredients Correctly 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 26, 2026
Key Update FSSAI has reminded food businesses to display mandatory warnings, declare plant parts, and follow permitted usage limits for botanical ingredients in regulated food products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory dated 15 October 2026, directing Food Business Operators (FBOs) to comply with labelling requirements for products
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Patanjali Foods Faces Cow Ghee Recall Order in Madhya Pradesh 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 26, 2026
Key Update Patanjali Foods Ltd has received a recall order from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Madhya Pradesh after a sample of its cow ghee failed to meet food safety standards. The company disclosed the development in a stock exchange filing on Saturday. The Madhya Pradesh FDA found that the sample did not
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Starting a Food Brand? FSSAI Launches Dedicated Start-Up Cell 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 23, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a dedicated Start-Up Cell to help emerging food brands navigate food safety regulations and compliance requirements. The initiative will provide guidance on licensing, product standards, labelling, testing, imports, and other regulatory matters. Weekly online sessions and a dedicated email help desk will
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