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Oman Makes Certification Mandatory for Food Imports from 2026 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Quality Centre (FSQC) in Oman has issued a final reminder and set April 22, 2026, as the enforcement date for mandatory certification requirements on selected food imports. Under the revised rules, Oman will allow bottled drinking water, farmed fish, and canned fish only when the producing facilities obtain certification

Watch Out: Fermented Foods Need Extra Care This Summer 0

Fermented foods play an essential role in everyday diets across India, offering flavour, easy digestibility, and nutritional benefits. People commonly consume staples like idli, dosa, and traditional dishes such as pakhala bhat, considering them safe and wholesome. However, as summer sets in, rising temperatures and humidity begin to affect their safety. These conditions speed up

Dairy Crackdown in Telangana: ₹7.78 Lakh Worth Milk & Ghee Seized 0

Key Update Food safety officials in Hyderabad seized ₹7.78 lakh worth of milk and ghee during a special enforcement drive conducted across Telangana, highlighting ongoing concerns around dairy safety and compliance. Officials carried out 71 inspections across multiple districts and collected 91 samples for further analysis. The drive aimed to identify unsafe practices and ensure

Wedding Feast Turns Risky: 400+ Fall Ill in Gujarat Food Poisoning Scare 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 21, 2026
Signifiant Update Gujarat reported a major food poisoning outbreak after a wedding feast in Abhlod village, Dahod district, leaving over 400 guests ill, raising serious concerns about food safety at large gatherings. Mass Illness After Wedding Feast Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event and consumed dishes such as paneer curry and mango juice. Within hours,
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BigBasket Warehouse Hit for Hygiene Lapses & Label Issues in Hyderabad 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 21, 2026
Significant Update A BigBasket warehouse in Hyderabad has come under scrutiny after food safety officials uncovered multiple violations during a recent inspection. The Flying Squad of the Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, carried out the inspection on April 18, 2026, at the facility operated by M/s Supermarket Grocery Stores Supplies Pvt Ltd. Officials described the
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Four of a Family Hospitalised After Suspected Food Poisoning in Kozhikode 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 20, 2026
Key Update Four members of a family in Kozhikode were hospitalised after developing symptoms of suspected food poisoning following a home-cooked meal containing spinach. The incident has raised concerns over food safety practices in household food preparation. Family Falls Ill After Home-Cooked Meal According to reports, the incident occurred at Harisree Nilayam in Ambalammukku, Thamarassery,
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