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Pune FDA Cracks Down on Mislabelled Cheese Analogue Sold as Paneer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 25, 2026
Key Update The Pune Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified enforcement against food establishments that use cheese analogue products and sell them as paneer, citing violations of food safety regulations. As part of the crackdown, the FDA suspended the licence of Pind Punjab, a restaurant in Pune’s Camp area, following an inspection conducted on
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Cleaner Streets, Safer Food: Kerala Plans Food Vending Zones 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 25, 2026
Key Update The Kerala Food Safety Department has proposed establishing dedicated Food Vending Zones for street food vendors in municipal corporations and municipalities across the state. The department will soon send a communication to local self-government institutions seeking their cooperation in identifying and developing suitable locations. Basic Facilities to Be Provided With financial assistance from
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Kerala Launches ‘Operation Sagar Rani’ to Keep Spoiled Fish Off the Market 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 24, 2026
Key Update To ensure the safety and quality of fish sold during the monsoon season, Kerala’s Fisheries and Food Safety departments have jointly launched Operation Sagar Rani. The statewide enforcement drive focuses on preventing spoilage, maintaining cold-chain standards, and curbing illegal practices in the fish supply chain. The initiative comes at a time when Kerala
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Buying Packaged Food? FSSAI Says Check These Five Details First 0

FSSAI Promotes Smart Label Reading The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to read food labels carefully before purchasing packaged food products, stressing that attractive packaging and marketing claims do not always reflect a product’s nutritional quality or safety. In a recent awareness post, the regulator encouraged consumers to follow

Beware of Marine Toxins: Kerala Warns Consumers After Fish-Linked Illness 0

Key Update Food safety officials in Kerala have warned consumers to exercise caution while purchasing and consuming fish species that can accumulate marine biotoxins. The advisory follows an incident in Charumoodu, Nedumangad taluk, where five family members reportedly fell ill after eating red snapper, locally known as Chemballi. After consuming the fish, the family developed

Mysuru Crackdown Uncovers Unlabelled Bar Snacks, Suspected Coloured Foods 0

Significant Update Food safety officials have warned consumers to be cautious about snacks served at bars after inspections in Mysuru revealed several unlabelled and misbranded food items. During a raid conducted on Monday, officials found snack packets being served without mandatory details such as manufacturing and expiry dates. The inspection drive covered bars and food