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Café Goodluck Reopens After FDA Suspension 0

Key Development After a 12-day closure, Pune’s beloved Café Goodluck has reopened. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) suspended the café’s license on July 14 after a social media video showed glass pieces in a bun maska served to a customer. The viral clip triggered an immediate FDA inspection. FDA Finds Multiple Hygiene Violations FDA

FSSAI Releases New Guidelines for Ayurveda Aahara Products 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), working alongside the Ministry of Ayush, has released new instructions for businesses that manufacture Ayurveda Aahara—food products based on the ancient Indian system of medicine. These guidelines fall under the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022, which aim to ensure these products

IVPA Calls for Action on Nepal Oil Imports, Standardized Packaging 0

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

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
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- July 17, 2025
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
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