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What’s Moving from Packaging into Your Food?0

When you buy packaged snacks, store leftovers in plastic containers, or order food through delivery apps, you probably focus on the food itself. However, the packaging that holds your food can also influence its safety. While packaging helps protect food from contamination and damage, it can sometimes interact with the food it contains. This interaction

FSSAI Issues Notice to Rishtey Namkeen Over Edible Oil Labelling Lapse 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to Rishtey Namkeen over alleged labelling deficiencies in two of its products following complaints raised by consumers. According to the regulator, vigilant consumers flagged that the labels of Farsan Street Masala Patta and Farsan Street Roasted Millet Bhel did not

FSSAI’s ‘100% Pure’ Ban May Cost Food Companies Crores, Experts Say 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, News
- June 22, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has barred food companies from using terms such as “100%”, “100% Pure”, and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. The move aims to prevent misleading marketing practices and improve transparency for consumers. While the change may appear minor, industry experts
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55+ Karnataka Arecanut Lorries Held in Maharashtra for Food Safety Tests 0
- Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 22, 2026
Key Update More than 55 lorries carrying arecanuts from Karnataka have remained detained in Maharashtra for over a week as food safety authorities conduct inspections and laboratory testing of the consignments. The Maharashtra Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) stopped the vehicles at various locations, including Solapur, Aurangabad, Beed, and Nanded. The consignments belong to
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Hyderabad’s Restaurants Lag in FSSAI Hygiene Ratings 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 22, 2026
Significant Update Despite being home to one of India’s largest food and restaurant industries, Hyderabad has recorded the lowest adoption of food hygiene ratings among major metro cities, according to data from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The city, known for its vibrant culinary culture and annual food industry turnover of
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