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Fake Coconut Oil Sold in Kerala at Half Price Ahead of Onam; Source Unit Sealed 0

Key Development Authorities have uncovered large-scale adulteration of coconut oil sold in Kerala at unusually low prices ahead of Onam. Marketed as “pure traditional coconut oil,” some shops offered it for nearly half the usual rate — around ₹270 per litre instead of ₹500. Investigations traced the source to a Kanniyakumari unit, which has since

Coffee-Chicory Labels Must Show Exact %: FSSAI 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced changes to the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. The updated rules, called the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, will come into force on July 1, 2026. The revision aims to make labelling

Maharashtra FDA Orders Clear Labels for Analogue Paneer 0

Key Update In response to consumer complaints about misleading substitutions, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Maharashtra has made it mandatory for food establishments using analogue paneer to display its composition on menus, premises, or packaging. Although the use of cheese analogues in the food service sector has been legally permitted since 2021, FDA

India’s Largest Recent Meat Seizure: J&K Confiscates 11,600+ kg Rotten Meat 0
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- August 12, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials in Jammu & Kashmir seized over 11,600 kg of “imported rotten meat” from warehouses, eateries, and shops across the Kashmir Valley last week. The Food Wing of the Drug and Food Control Organisation (DFCO) carried out surprise inspections that uncovered illegal storage, expired stock, and clear safety violations. Images of
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Ludhiana Health Dept Detects High Adulteration in Milk and Paneer 0
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- August 2, 2025
Key Development The Health Department of Ludhiana has raised alarms over widespread adulteration in dairy products, especially milk and paneer, following routine inspections conducted between January and June 2025. Food safety teams collected 370 food samples during this period. Out of these, 81 samples failed safety standards, and 14 were declared unsafe for consumption. Paneer
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TN Unveils WhatsApp Helpline, Upgraded App to Boost Food Safety 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 3, 2025
Overview To improve public access to food safety information, the Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department launched two major digital initiatives on July 1, 2025. The department introduced a WhatsApp-based information service and rolled out an upgraded version of the TN Food Safety Consumer App. These efforts aim to boost transparency, streamline consumer engagement, and raise
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