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- July 9, 2025
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Key Development The Haridwar district administration drew criticism after expired chip packets were allegedly distributed to school students attending the fifth-anniversary event of the Drug-Free Bharat campaign. Students from several private schools had gathered to take a pledge against drug use when the refreshments were handed out. Many students ate the chips before noticing that
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Key Update The Government of India has amended the Vegetable Oil Products Production and Availability (Regulation) Order, 2025 — VOPPA 2025, to make the edible oil industry more transparent and better monitored. The revised framework improves data accuracy, strengthens oversight, and supports national food security. Nationwide Workshops to Ensure Smooth Implementation The Department of Food
READ MOREKey Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) have joined forces to make food imports quicker and more transparent. Their systems are now integrated under the upgraded SWIFT 2.0 platform. Previously, FSSAI’s Food Import Clearance System (FICS) worked with CBIC’s ICEGATE system
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Key Development FSSAI has rolled out stricter and more streamlined testing norms for imported food products to strengthen food safety and improve trade transparency. The updated system speeds up testing, aligns India’s methods with global standards, and aims to make import clearances more efficient without compromising safety at ports. Key Highlights FSSAI now requires notified
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