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FDA Pune Intensifies Food Safety Checks Ahead of Palkhi Procession 0

Report As the annual palkhi procession begins, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Pune, has launched an extensive food safety drive to monitor and regulate temporary food stalls and prasad distribution along the wari route. FDA officials aim to prevent foodborne illnesses, especially during the monsoon, when the risk of contamination increases. FDA has deployed

US Food Brands Drop Artificial Dyes by 2027 0

Report Two major US food companies — Kraft Heinz and General Mills — have announced plans to eliminate artificial dyes from their food products sold in the United States by the end of 2027. The move comes amid growing consumer concerns and scientific debate over the potential health effects of synthetic colours, especially on children.

Maharashtra FDA Targets Hidden Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0

Quick commerce companies promising 10–15 minute grocery deliveries are now under the Maharashtra FDA’s radar. After officials found serious hygiene violations at a Zepto warehouse in Dharavi, Mumbai, the FDA has intensified its search for hidden “dark stores” fuelling this rapid delivery model. Zepto Raided, Licence Suspended Last month, FDA officers raided a Kiranakart Technologies

Behind the Speed: Hygiene Gaps in Quick Commerce Dark Stores 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 11, 2025
India’s booming quick commerce sector, known for delivering groceries and essentials within minutes, is now under intense scrutiny over serious hygiene lapses and food safety violations. At the heart of the issue are dark stores—warehouse-like storage hubs that stock and dispatch products for last-mile delivery. Once lauded for their role in fast retail, these facilities
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FDA Shuts Down Unlicensed Blinkit Store in Pune 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- June 9, 2025
Report The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shut down a Blinkit-linked dark store in Pune for serious food safety violations. Operated by M/s Energy Darkstore Services near Mitcon College, Balewadi, the store was found distributing food without a valid license under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Acting on a consumer complaint,
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Zepto Dharavi Warehouse Violated Food Safety: Expired Goods & Fungal Growth 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News, Resources
- June 3, 2025
Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food safety license of Zepto Warehouse in Dharavi in Mumbai after inspectors uncovered multiple food safety violations during a surprise visit. Expired Goods and Fungal Contamination Detected FDA officials discovered that the facility stored expired food items alongside fresh stock and placed products directly on
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