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Synthetic Colours in Namkeens, Low Fat Milk Found in Karnataka Checks
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- May 19, 2026
Key Update Think twice before reaching for your favourite namkeens or savoury snacks. Karnataka’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) identified products such as boondi, sev, chips, and chow chow mixture among the most unsafe food items in the state during 2025-26. The department analysed 35,639 food samples across Karnataka, including 9,233 samples collected through
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The Whole Truth Faces Scrutiny Over ‘No Added Sugar’ Claims
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- May 18, 2026
Key Update Clean-label food startup The Whole Truth is facing growing scrutiny after regulators, competitors, and influencers questioned some of its product claims and marketing practices. Founded in 2019 by Shashank Mehta, the company built its brand around ingredient transparency and “honest” food products aimed at health-conscious consumers. FSSAI Questions Product Claims The Food Safety
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Vision Sabarimala Sets Stage for Cleaner, Safer Pilgrim Food

Significant Update The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to strengthen food safety and hygiene standards at hotels and food stalls in Sabarimala. The Board will revise tender conditions and bring organisations such as Kudumbashree, Indian Coffee House, and KTDC into the food service sector at Sannidhanam and Pamba. Board Makes Health Cards and Hygiene

FSSAI Sets Clear Rules for ‘Minimally Processed’ Food Labels

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a clear legal definition for “minimally processed” foods to stop misleading marketing claims. The regulator aims to prevent manufacturers from promoting heavily altered products as “fresh” or “raw” to gain an unfair market advantage. FSSAI Lists Approved Processing Methods Under the 2026