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IVPA Calls for Action on Nepal Oil Imports, Standardized Packaging 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Resources
- July 29, 2025
Key Development The Indian Vegetable Oil Producers Association (IVPA) has urged the central government to revisit its policy on duty-free refined oil imports from Nepal. The association warns that these imports are flooding northern and northeastern Indian markets, undermining domestic processors and hurting oilseed farmers. IVPA stated that the current import regime allows Nepalese oils
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Dark Stores in Focus: How Q-Commerce Players Are Cleaning Up for Consumers 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, Resources
- July 23, 2025
Key Development India’s quick commerce (Q-commerce) sector, led by players like Blinkit, Zepto, Bigbasket, and Swiggy Instamart, is rapidly evolving as customer demand for ultra-fast delivery of groceries and essentials soars. However, this rapid growth has brought increased regulatory focus, especially on the hygiene and operational standards of the dark stores that form the backbone
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India-EU Trade Talks Face Hurdles Over Food Safety Rules 0
- A to Z, Blog, Food Hygiene, Resources
- July 19, 2025
Report India and the European Union (EU) remain locked in a dispute over Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS)—rules governing food and animal safety—during ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations. These standards are critical for agricultural trade and have emerged as a major sticking point, according to an EU status report released after the 12th round
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SC Gives FSSAI Final 3-Month Deadline for Pack Labels 0

Report The Supreme Court on Tuesday (July 15) granted the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) an additional three months to finalise its recommendations on proposed amendments for front-of-pack nutrition warning labels on packaged foods. A bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and R Mahadevan allowed the extension, calling it the “last opportunity” for

Health Ministry Clarifies: Awareness Boards, Not Snack Warnings 0

Report The Union Health Ministry has clarified that its recent advisory is aimed at promoting healthier eating habits, rather than imposing warning labels on popular snacks such as samosas, jalebis, or laddoos. The ministry called such media reports misleading and incorrect. The advisory recommends placing “Oil and Sugar awareness Boards” in office lobbies, canteens, cafeterias,

Hyderabad Toddy Adulteration: Death Toll Hits 5, Alprazolam Under Scrutiny 0

Overview The death toll in the suspected toddy adulteration case in Hyderabad rose to five on Thursday. Preliminary lab tests confirmed the presence of Alprazolam—a powerful sedative used to treat anxiety and panic disorders—in samples collected from three licensed depots in the Kukatpally area. Excise Department Arrests Four in Connection with the Case Excise officials