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Dead Rat Allegedly Found in Mysore Masala Dosa: Mumbai Hotel Licence Suspended 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licence of Radhakrishna Hotel near Borivali West railway station, Mumbai, after an inspection found multiple food hygiene and sanitation violations. The action followed a complaint alleging that a customer found a dead rat inside a Mysore masala dosa served at the eatery. Complaint Triggers

Madras HC Upholds Microplastic Warning Labels on Salt, Sugar Packaging 0

Key Update The Madras High Court has rejected a review petition from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and upheld its earlier directive requiring manufacturers to place warning labels on PET bottles and plastic packaging used for salt and sugar. The directive requires manufacturers to alert consumers about the potential presence of

Red Bull Challenges FSSAI Ban on ‘Energy Drink’ Label 0

Key Update The Austrian beverage company Red Bull has approached the Delhi High Court, arguing that FSSAI restricted it without giving manufacturers prior notice. It has also warned that the move creates regulatory uncertainty for its existing and planned investments in India. First Legal Challenge to FSSAI Move Red Bull filed its petition on September

Mumbai’s Kyani & Co. Licence Suspended Over Food Safety Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, Health & Wellness, News
- September 29, 2026
FDA Finds Multiple Violations An FDA team led by Chief Tukaram Mundhe inspected the 122-year-old establishment on September 27 in Mumbai. According to PTI, inspectors found rat droppings, live flies and dead cockroaches in areas used for food preparation and storage. The inspection also reportedly found cats on the premises and a large quantity of
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FSSAI Suspends Seven Seas Licence Over Food Safety Lapses 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 29, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the licence of Seven Seas Hospitality with immediate effect after inspectors found serious food safety violations at its premises. The New Delhi-based hospitality and event management company operates the Seven Seas Hotel in Rohini and provides luxury banqueting and catering services. FSSAI
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India Proposes 50-Metre Curbs on HFSS Foods Near Schools 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 28, 2026
Overview India is considering restrictions on the sale of high-fat, high-salt and high-sugar (HFSS) foods within 50 metres of schools, aiming to reduce children’s exposure to unhealthy foods as childhood obesity rises. The proposed rules would apply not only to school canteens but also to nearby shops, restaurants and food stalls, potentially affecting businesses around
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