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Dakshina Kannada Orders Ban on Plastic, Newspaper for Hot Food Packing
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- March 17, 2026
Key Update Additional Deputy Commissioner K. Raju on Wednesday directed officials to take immediate steps to ban the use of plastic and newspapers for hot food packing in all eateries across Dakshina Kannada. He issued the direction while chairing a District Level Coordination Committee meeting held under the National Tobacco Control Programme. Mr Raju cited
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No More Renewals: FSSAI Licences Get Lifetime Validity Under New Reforms
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- March 16, 2026
Key Update India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has introduced a series of reforms to simplify compliance for food businesses while maintaining strong food safety standards. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare approved the reforms after consultations with states, union territories, and industry stakeholders. The changes also align
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India Moves Toward ‘Zero Added Sugar’ Standard for Baby Food

Key Update India is planning stricter nutrition and food safety standards for infant food by eliminating added sugar in products meant for babies aged 6–24 months. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is drafting a “zero added sugar” rule under its food safety regulations for infant nutrition. Under the proposed standard, baby

Two Arrested in Hyderabad for Manufacturing Adulterated Ginger Paste

Key Update Police in Hyderabad arrested two men for allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated ginger paste in unhygienic conditions, raising concerns about food safety in the city. Acting on a tip-off, police from the Mailardevpally station raided a house in Subhan Colony, Ali Nagar, where the accused were reportedly preparing ginger paste using spoiled ingredients