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J&K Raids: FSSAI Destroys Rasgullas, Fake Paneer 0

Key Update The food safety authority in J&K (Jammu and Kashmir) seized 440 quintals (44,000 kg) of unhygienic rasgullas from a cold storage unit worth nearly ₹50 lakh. Officials found the sweets stored in unhygienic conditions and intended for festive sales. The unit operated without a valid FSSAI license, leading to the immediate destruction of

Misleading Labels on Infant foods: A Global Concern 0

A Worldwide Problem Misleading labels on infant foods are not confined to one country — they are a global public health concern. From Europe to Asia, companies use clever marketing and selective disclosures to convince parents that their products are healthier than they really are. Research shows many packaged infant foods carry added sugars, excess

FDA Goa Seizes Adulterated Jaggery and Shuts Down Fake Paneer Unit 0

Key Development FDA (Food and Drugs Administration )officers in Goa recently uncovered major cases of food adulteration during recent inspections. At the Mollem border, they seized a vehicle carrying unlabeled sugarcane jaggery. Laboratory tests confirmed the jaggery contained 17.48 mg/kg of Sunset Yellow and 62.67 mg/kg of Tartrazine—both synthetic colours banned in jaggery. “Manufacturers added

Nutritious Yet Risky? What’s Lurking in Your Nuts 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2025
Key Update Nuts are celebrated for their nutrition, but recent recalls remind us that even healthy foods can carry risks. In May 2025, the U.S. FDA and CDC (Centres for Disease Control and Prevention) issued an advisory on pistachios contaminated with Salmonella. By July, World Market also recalled a similar product. Though these batches were
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Saudi Food Authority Shuts 54 Facilities, Blocks Contaminated Poultry Imports 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2025
Key Update Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) launched sweeping enforcement actions to strengthen food and drug safety across the Kingdom. The authority shut down 54 facilities, suspended 52 production lines, seized expired and counterfeit products, and blocked the import of 40 tons of salmonella-contaminated poultry. These measures highlight SFDA’s commitment to protecting consumers and
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NAPI Suggests Weightage Scale Ahead of SC Deadline on Food Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2025
Key Update With a Supreme Court deadline for front-of-pack nutrition warning labels on packaged foods approaching, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is finalising rules for mandatory front-of-pack nutrition warning labels. Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest (NAPI), a public health think tank, has submitted a “Weightage Scale for Stakeholder Comments” to guide
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