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Swiggy Instamart Under FSSAI Scanner Over Expired Food Complaints 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine show-cause notices to Swiggy Instamart after receiving multiple consumer complaints alleging the delivery of expired, spoiled, contaminated and unsafe food products through the quick-commerce platform. According to the regulator, the complaints indicate possible violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act,

FSSAI Questions Food Label Claims of Lotte, FNP & Kubera Foods 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Lotte India Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd. and Kubera Foods for allegedly displaying misleading claims on food packaging. According to media reports, FSSAI has directed the companies to respond within seven days and explain why action

Kollam Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations; 14 Eateries Shut 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has intensified enforcement across Kerala’s Kollam district, inspecting 1,497 food business establishments over the past three months to improve compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. At a review meeting held at the District Collectorate on July 10, officials reported imposing ₹1,67,900 in fines on businesses found violating food

30 Indian Spices Lack Food Safety Standards, Warns ICRIER Report 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 10, 2026
Key Update India’s spice industry, a global leader with nearly 40% of the international market, faces regulatory gaps as around 30 commonly used spices lack notified food safety standards, according to a new report. The report, titled ‘Streamlining the Indian Spice Market for Foods: Issues and Way Forward’, was prepared by the Indian Council for
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FSSAI Pulls Up Alcoholic Beverage Makers Over Flavour and ‘Aged’ Claims 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 10, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several alcoholic beverage manufacturers for alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018. The notices cite the unauthorised use of added flavours, misleading age-related claims, and non-compliance with blend age disclosure requirements. FSSAI has directed the
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Hygiene Lapses Shut Down Popular Mumbai Ice Cream Parlour 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- July 10, 2026
FDA Suspends Licence After Surprise Inspection The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ordered Mumbai’s iconic K Rustom Ice Cream Parlour near Churchgate railway station to shut after a surprise inspection allegedly uncovered serious food safety and hygiene violations. As part of its “Safe Food, Safe Maharashtra” campaign, the FDA suspended the parlour’s licence
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