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What’s Frying? Kerala Cracks Down on Unsafe Oil Reuse 0

Kerala Food Safety Department Deploys 56 Special Squads The special squads inspected food establishments across Kerala. They checked cooking oil reuse, food preparation practices and compliance with safety standards. The teams also looked for practices that could compromise food quality and consumer safety. 568 Litres of Used Cooking Oil and 7,000 Snack Items Disposed Of

Kolkata Restaurants Advised to Limit Food Storage to 48 Hours 0

Key Update Following a series of civic inspections that led to the closure of several eateries, restaurants across Kolkata are tightening food safety and hygiene practices. Restaurant associations have urged their members to procure fresh ingredients regularly, avoid excessive stockpiling and strengthen food handling procedures. One key recommendation is to avoid storing food for more

Ordering Food on Trains? IRCTC Flags Risks from Unauthorised Apps 0

Key Update The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has warned train passengers against ordering food through unauthorised websites and mobile apps. The warning highlights potential risks, including food safety violations, financial fraud, and data theft. The railway PSU has also intensified its crackdown on unauthorised e-catering platforms. It has advised passengers to order

Kerala Plans Warehouse Overhaul to Prevent Food Grain Wastage 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 9, 2026
Key Update Kerala plans to retain only essential warehouses operated by the Civil Supplies Department and Supplyco. As part of a restructuring initiative, the department will close unnecessary facilities, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said. The State currently operates 177 National Food Security Act (NFSA) warehouses through the department. Supplyco manages another 56
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Zepto, Blinkit, D-Mart Face FDA Action in Maharashtra 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 7, 2026
105 Food Business Licences Suspended During Special Diwali Drive Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended 105 food business licences across the state following a special food safety drive conducted on November 4 and 5, ahead of Diwali. The action affected 28 establishments in Mumbai alone. Authorities also ordered seven establishments to shut down
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Deepavali Watch: FSSAI Cracks Down on Coimbatore Sweet Makers 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 7, 2026
109 Establishments Inspected, 16 Samples Collected; Unregistered Units Remain Under Scanner Food safety inspections ahead of Deepavali have prompted several branded sweet and savoury manufacturers in Coimbatore to display expiry dates on individual products. However, unregistered manufacturers and cottage industries supplying products in bulk to retail shops continue to violate food safety norms, raising concerns
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