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Industrial Dyes in Spices? Hyderabad Raids Seize 25,000 Kg 0

Key Update Hyderabad Police and food safety officials have seized around 25,000 kg of spices and other materials during a major crackdown on suspected food adulteration across the city. The H-FAST team of the Hyderabad Commissioner’s Task Force, along with GHMC Food Safety officials, conducted raids at 13 spice processing and trading establishments. Investigators allegedly

Tamil Nadu Cracks Down on Coloured Papads Over Excessive Artificial Colours 0

Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department (FSD) has ordered a ban on the sale of coloured papads, or appalams, that contain excessive or unauthorised artificial colouring agents. The department cited potential health risks, particularly for children. Papads are an integral part of Tamil Nadu’s food culture and commonly feature in meals at home

Industrial-Grade Essence Found in Rose Water, Kozhikode Food Unit Shut Down 0

Key Update The Food Safety Department shut down Azad Foods Manufacturing Unit in Nallalam, Kozhikode, after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise inspection. Inspectors found that the manufacturer mixed industrial-grade rose essence, commonly used to make soaps and incense sticks, into rose water used to flavour biryani and other food items. Although

FSSAI Halts Sale of Select Rum and Whisky Variants Over Flavouring Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated enforcement action against several alcoholic beverage manufacturers, including makers of select Old Monk, Royal Challenge, Antiquity Blue, McDowell’s No.1 Rum, Bagpiper Deluxe Whisky, and Old Cask Deluxe XXX Rum variants, over alleged violations of food safety regulations. According to the Ministry of
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Maharashtra Imposes One-Year Ban on Analogue Paneer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- August 5, 2026
Key Update The Maharashtra government has banned the manufacture, processing, preparation, packing, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of analogue (non-dairy) paneer across the state for one year, citing risks to public health. With this decision, Maharashtra becomes the second state after Chhattisgarh to prohibit the product. Manufacturers produce analogue paneer using vegetable oils, starches, emulsifiers,
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FSSAI Orders Dabur to Halt Sale of Products Carrying Misleading ‘100%’ Claims 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a prohibition order directing Dabur India Limited to immediately stop selling several of its food products after finding them marketed with misleading ‘100%’ claims. The order covers products sold on the company’s website, including honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame
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