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FSSAI Ensures Food Safety at MahaKumbh 2025 in Prayagraj 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively ensuring safe and hygienic food for millions of devotees at the Maha Kumbh 2025 in Prayagraj. It is leading food safety efforts through the deployment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs), Mobile Food Testing Labs (Food Safety on Wheels), and public awareness campaigns. Mobile

Enhancing Food Safety and Hygiene in Mumbai: FSSAI’s Strategic Initiatives 0

Overview In a significant step forward for improving food safety and hygiene in Mumbai, Shri G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), held an important meeting with Shri Bhushan Varsha Ashok Gagrani, Municipal Commissioner of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and Dr K.H. Govindraj, IAS Principal Secretary

Hyderabad Authorities Expose Major Coconut Powder Adulteration Operation 0

Report Food Safety Officers, working with the Special Operations Team (SOT) of Hyderabad City Police, conducted an unannounced inspection and uncovered a major operation involving the adulteration of coconut powder in Begum Bazar, Hyderabad. They seized 60,050 kilograms of adulterated coconut powder valued at approximately ₹92.47 lakh. The inspection targeted Akash Trading Co., where Food

FSSAI’s Directive to e-commerce FBO’s: Ensure Separate Delivery of Food and Non-Food Items 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 5, 2024
Report On December 3, 2024, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a new advisory for E-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs). A significant directive addresses food delivery practices, emphasizing that FBOs must ensure the separate delivery of food and non-food items. This measure aims to prevent cross-contamination and safeguard consumer health. FSSAI
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Indian Spices Face Quality Scrutiny Abroad, Government Acts to Ensure Safety 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 3, 2024
Report The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that Indian spices are not banned in Singapore or Hong Kong, despite some quality concerns. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav informed Lok Sabha on Friday that food safety authorities in these countries had previously recalled specific batches of Indian spice mixtures due to ethylene oxide (EtO) levels
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Chennai Food Safety Department Enforces Ban on Non-Food-Grade Packaging 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- November 20, 2024
Report Chennai’s Food Safety Department has instructed food business operators (FBOs) to stop using non-food-grade plastics for food packaging, citing violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The department warned of strict action against offenders. FBOs Directed to Comply with Packaging Standards P. Satheesh Kumar, the Designated Officer of the Food Safety Department
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