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Mumbai Police Bust Fake Paneer Racket, Seize 550 kg of Cheese Analogue 0

Key Update In a major operation against food adulteration, Mumbai Police and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seized 550 kilograms of cheese analogue falsely sold as malai paneer during a raid in Antop Hill on August 25. Acting on orders from senior FDA officials, the crime branch’s control unit led the raid. Officials targeted

FDA Warns Against Indian-Made Cookware Over Lead Contamination 0

Key Update The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety warning against aluminium cookware imported from India after laboratory tests revealed that these utensils can leach unsafe levels of lead into food. Products Under Scrutiny The warning specifically targets the Tiger White brand kadai manufactured by Saraswati Strips Pvt. Ltd., Haryana. In

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

Gujarat FDA Raids Mehsana Factory Making Fake Paneer 0
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- August 11, 2025
Key Updates The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Gujarat has raided a factory in Mehsana for producing fake paneer made from palm oil and acetic acid. Officials warned that these ingredients pose serious health risks, including digestive disorders, organ damage, and other chronic illnesses. During the operation, FDA teams seized samples of the fake
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Maharashtra Deploys Milk Scanners for Instant Adulteration Detection 0
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- August 9, 2025
Key Update Maharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to deploy portable milk scanners statewide to combat adulteration and ensure the supply of safe, high-quality milk. The agency will receive 50 handheld devices by August 2025, enabling instant on-site milk testing. Currently, FDA officials collect samples and send them to laboratories, causing delays and
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FDA Recalls NH European Style Butter Blend Over Undeclared Milk Allergen 0
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- August 6, 2025
Key Development The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 64,800 pounds of NH European Style Butter Blend after discovering it contains undeclared milk, a known allergen. This recall falls under the FDA’s Class II category, which applies when a product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, with a low risk of
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