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Why Does Fanta Have More Sugar in India Than the UK?0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update Reports comparing Fanta sold in the UK and India have reignited concerns over differences in food formulations, nutritional standards and labelling practices. The UK version reportedly contains significantly less sugar, with some reports stating that the Indian version has around three times as much sugar. The comparison comes as the Food Safety and
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Zomato Removes Analogue Dairy Products from Its Platform 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update Zomato has introduced a zero-tolerance policy on analogue dairy dishes sold by restaurants on its platform, effective immediately. The company has already delisted dishes that restaurants declared as containing analogue dairy products. Zomato said the move aims to strengthen food transparency, quality and consumer protection, while supporting compliance with applicable food-safety requirements. Restaurants
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FSSAI Bans Everest, Laljee Godhoo Aafoetida Over Quality Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 1, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) manufactured by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo after laboratory tests found the products failed to meet prescribed quality standards. Hing Samples Fail FSSAI Standards FSSAI launched surveillance of major hing brands following a consumer complaint.
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Red Hexagons on Food Packs? FSSAI Proposes New Warning Labels 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed red hexagonal warnings for foods high in fat, sugar and salt, giving consumers a clearer way to identify products containing high levels of nutrients of concern. The proposal follows the Supreme Court’s direction to FSSAI to address concerns over unhealthy packaged foods.

Bournvita, Amway & Others Correct Misleading Claims After FSSAI Action 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said on Sunday that several major food business operators (FBOs) had taken corrective action after receiving notices over misleading labels, claims and other regulatory violations. In a post on X, the food regulator said the companies had withdrawn misleading claims, revised product packaging and

McDonald’s, Radio Club Among 13 Hit by Maharashtra FDA Action 0

Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of 13 establishments across the state, including the Bombay Presidency Radio Club and a McDonald’s outlet in south Mumbai, over alleged food safety and hygiene violations. The action followed a special drive in which officials inspected 89 hotels, restaurants and