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Ahmedabad Cracks Down on Fake Paneer, Seizes 1,415 kg of Analogue Paneer 0

Key Update The health department of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has intensified its crackdown on the sale of “analogue paneer” after discovering that several restaurants and hotels in Ahmedabad were serving it as regular milk paneer. Over the past three months, officials seized 1,415 kg of suspected analogue paneer during inspections across the city.

Vrindavan Crackdown: 200 kg Pedas Seized in Food Safety Drive 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department has intensified enforcement near the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh, to ensure safe food for devotees during the ongoing ‘Purushottam Mas’ or ‘Adhikmas’ (a holy month in the Hindu Calendar). Acting on directions from the District Magistrate and under the supervision of the Chief

FSSAI Plans Nationwide Food Surveillance System 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning a centralised food surveillance system to strengthen food safety monitoring, improve traceability, and speed up regulatory action across the country. Under the proposed framework, FSSAI will bring surveillance sampling under a national mechanism and appoint neutral third-party agencies through a bidding process

Ranchi Deploys Mobile Food Labs Against Unsafe Street Food 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- May 22, 2026
Key Update Ranchi’s food safety wing will launch a special inspection drive targeting roadside eateries and street food stalls across the city using mobile food labs or testing laboratory vans. Officials said the campaign will focus on contaminated water, stale ingredients, uncovered food, and unsafe storage practices that commonly trigger food-borne illnesses during the summer
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Fake ‘Bisleri’-Style Water Bottles Seized From Train in UP 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2026
Key UPdate Railway authorities at Sultanpur station in Uttar Pradesh seized 12 crates of unauthorised packaged drinking water from coach number 12237 of the Begampura Express after receiving a tip-off about suspicious supplies onboard. The Lucknow Division of Northern Railway shared the update on its official X handle on May 18, 2026, stating that officials
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BPNI Flags Safety Risks in Powdered Infant Formula, Urges Stronger Rules 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2026
Key Update The Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI) on Thursday urged the Centre to strengthen safety regulations for powdered infant formula after global recalls linked to harmful bacterial contamination and toxins. Marking World Breastfeeding Protection Day, the organisation asked the Union Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to
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