Food Manifest 
Key Update The government will implement the extended BIS certification deadline for mandatory quality control standards on aluminium cans, giving relief to beverage makers as demand rises. Staggered Implementation for Different Enterprises The Cookware, Utensils, and Cans for Foods and Beverages (Quality Control) Order, 2026, will be implemented in stages: Large enterprises: October 2026 Small
READ MOREKey Update Starting January 1, 2026, packaged drinking and mineral water companies in India must follow a detailed testing framework introduced by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The framework mandates rigorous checks on quality and safety, ensuring that only safe products reach consumers. Monthly and Periodic Quality Checks Under the new
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Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) no longer requires mandatory certification for packaged drinking water. Now, only the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issues licenses. This regulatory shift has pushed 20-litre water cans delivered to homes into the ‘high-risk’ category, sparking serious safety concerns. Unlabelled, Reused, and Risky: Water Cans Flood
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Report In Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu, S. Mariappan, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department recently has come up with a few amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act that impact food business operators and street vendors in the region. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced these amendments in September
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