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Shatabdi Express Serves Expired Bread to 74 Passengers, IRCTC Takes Action 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 13, 2026
Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has penalised a catering service provider after it served expired bread to 74 passengers on the 12002 New Delhi–Rani Kamalapati Shatabdi Express, sparking concerns over food safety on premium train services. Passengers Spot Expired Bread During Breakfast The incident occurred during breakfast service in the
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Spot Unsafe Food? FSSAI Wants You to Report It 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 13, 2026
FSSAI Invites Consumers to Become Food Safety Watchdogs The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to actively report unsafe food practices through its Food Safety Connect mobile app as it intensifies enforcement against food businesses accused of violating food safety, labelling and advertising regulations. The regulator has asked consumers to
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Swiggy Instamart Under FSSAI Scanner Over Expired Food Complaints 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 11, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine show-cause notices to Swiggy Instamart after receiving multiple consumer complaints alleging the delivery of expired, spoiled, contaminated and unsafe food products through the quick-commerce platform. According to the regulator, the complaints indicate possible violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act,
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FSSAI Questions Food Label Claims of Lotte, FNP & Kubera Foods 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Lotte India Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd. and Kubera Foods for allegedly displaying misleading claims on food packaging. According to media reports, FSSAI has directed the companies to respond within seven days and explain why action

Kollam Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations; 14 Eateries Shut 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has intensified enforcement across Kerala’s Kollam district, inspecting 1,497 food business establishments over the past three months to improve compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. At a review meeting held at the District Collectorate on July 10, officials reported imposing ₹1,67,900 in fines on businesses found violating food

30 Indian Spices Lack Food Safety Standards, Warns ICRIER Report 0

Key Update India’s spice industry, a global leader with nearly 40% of the international market, faces regulatory gaps as around 30 commonly used spices lack notified food safety standards, according to a new report. The report, titled ‘Streamlining the Indian Spice Market for Foods: Issues and Way Forward’, was prepared by the Indian Council for