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Cuddalore Invites FBOs for Plastic-Free Practices Award 0
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- November 11, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety Department has invited food business operators (FBOs) in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, to apply for a State award that recognises efforts to reduce single-use plastics and other plastic items banned by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). FBOs with an annual turnover above ₹12 lakh can win a
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FSSAI Bans Use of “ORS” in Food and Beverage Labels to Prevent Consumer Misleading 0
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- October 16, 2025
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all State and Union Territory Food Safety Commissioners and Central Licensing Authorities to ensure that food business operators (FBOs) immediately remove the term “ORS” from their product names, labels, and trademarks. The directive covers all instances where the term appears — whether
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Coimbatore FBOs Invited for State Award on Plastic-Free Practices 0
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- August 4, 2025
Major Update The Food Safety Department has invited food business operators (FBOs) in Coimbatore district to apply for a state-level award that recognises best practices in reducing the use of single-use plastic and other plastic materials banned by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The initiative, launched by the Tamil Nadu government,
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FSSAI Directs Sabarimala to Follow Food Safety Rules for ‘Prasadam’0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) informed the Kerala High Court that the Sabarimala Sannidhanam, as a food business operator (FBO), must follow the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act in the preparation of ‘prasadam’ – ‘appam’ and ‘aravana’. FSSAI warned that it will take legal action if the temple fails

New Rule Alert: FBOs Must File Closure Reports After Licence Expiry 0

Closure Reports Now Mandatory The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it compulsory for all food business operators (FBOs) to file a closure report if their licence or registration expires during the financial year 2024–25. The national food regulator issued this directive in a notice titled “Mandatory Submission of Closure Report

FSSAI Directs States to Curb Toxic Fruit Ripening Practices 0

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May 21, 2025

Report FSSAI has directed all States and Union Territories to increase inspections and enforce stricter measures against the illegal use of unauthorised ripening agents such as calcium carbide and synthetic coatings on fruits. This directive ensures that only safe, properly ripened fruits reach consumers. Surveillance Increased in Fruit Markets and Storage FSSAI has instructed Commissioners