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Viral Video Claims Plastic in Egg; Brand Issues Clarification 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 3, 2026
Key Update A consumer has alleged that she found plastic-like material inside eggs purchased through the online delivery platform Zepto. The issue came to light after Shalini shared a video on Instagram describing her experience. In the video, she claimed that when she boiled eggs of the Eggos Everyday brand, she noticed thread-like, noodle-shaped strands
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Four Arrested in Jalpally Ginger Garlic Paste Unit Raid, Telangana 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 3, 2026
Key Update Police raided two manufacturing units in Jalpally and arrested four individuals for allegedly producing substandard ginger garlic paste in unhygienic conditions. The accused — Abdul Sattar, Mohd. Israil, Mohd. Iftekhar and Noor Nabi are residents of Jalpally in Balapur, Telangana. Acting on a tip-off, police teams inspected “SK Royal Enterprises” and “Shahi Gold
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FSSAI Pushes States for Stronger Enforcement in High-Risk Food Categories 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 3, 2026
Key Update Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked States and Union Territories to strengthen on-ground enforcement and tighten inspections in high-risk food categories. At the 49th meeting of the Central Advisory Committee, Rajit Punhani, Chief Executive Officer, FSSAI, urged States to adopt risk-based inspections and run sustained surveillance drives. He asked
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iD Fresh Brings Protein to the Plate with New Chapati and Parota 0

Key Update iD Fresh Food has expanded its protein portfolio with the launch of iD Protein Chapati and iD Protein Parota. The products are now available in Bengaluru and Mumbai, with Delhi set to follow later this month. Building on the success of its protein-rich batter, the company has now introduced protein-enriched versions of two

Abu Dhabi Moves to Remove Junk Food Ads from Public View 0

Key Update In a major move to promote healthier lifestyles, the Abu Dhabi government has introduced strict regulations banning advertisements for unhealthy food and beverages across public spaces in the emirate. The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi issued the new rules, which will take effect by the end of 2025. The policy aims to

Most Tea Brands Fail Labelling Standards, Consumer Forum Finds 0

Key Update A consumer watchdog has found that only two out of more than a dozen popular packaged tea brands comply with recognised labelling standards, even though none of the samples tested showed signs of adulteration. The Consumer Education and Research Centre (CERC) tested several well-known tea brands and found widespread non-compliance with clear ingredient