Faster Food Imports: FSSAI Revamps Clearance Process
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- April 16, 2026
Food Manifest 
Key Update The Hyderabad Food Administration and Safety Task Force (H-FAST) has taken action against multiple food businesses after uncovering serious food safety and hygiene violations during inspections conducted on June 29 and 30. The enforcement drive targeted a Zepto dark store in Mallepally, a paratha manufacturing unit in Tadban, and a chicken outlet in
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New Standard Sets Safety Requirements for Tea Bags The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced India’s first dedicated safety standard for tea bags, establishing requirements for tea bag materials, packaging, labelling, and manufacturing practices. The new standard, IS 19787:2026, aims to improve consumer safety, product quality, and transparency across the tea bag industry. As
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Key Update The detention of arecanut consignments from Karnataka by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has brought food safety practices in the arecanut supply chain into focus. Officials have reportedly stopped several lorries over concerns about alleged adulteration, excessive moisture, and regulatory compliance, raising concerns among growers, traders, and cooperative societies. Food Safety
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Key Update The Food Safety Department has stepped up inspections across Kozhikode, Kerala, under Operation Monsoon, placing mayonnaise safety and takeaway food practices under closer scrutiny. Officials have warned that mayonnaise should be consumed within two hours of preparation. Using it beyond this period is not only unsafe but may also violate food safety regulations.
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