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Gujarat Invites Public Input on Stricter Food Safety Penalties 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- August 1, 2025
Key Development The Gujarat government has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on proposed amendments to the penal provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA), under the Health and Family Welfare Department, is leading the effort to tighten enforcement and promote safer food practices across
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Ambaji Temple in Gujarat Earns FSSAI ‘Eat Right Prasad’ Tag 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 24, 2025
Ambaji Temple Sets Food Safety Benchmark The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has awarded the ‘Eat Right Prasad’ certificate to the mohanthal prasad distributed by the Ambaji Temple Trust, Gujarat. This recognition highlights the temple’s adherence to strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards in preparing and distributing prasad. Calling it a
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FDCA Seizes 4.4 Tons of Suspected Adulterated Ghee and Butter in Gujarat 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, Resources
- June 4, 2025
Overview In a decisive move against food safety violations, the Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) of Aravalli, Gujarat, along with the Police Department and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), raided M/s Bapashri Dairy Products in Bhiloda, Aravalli. The joint team seized over 4.4 tons of ghee and butter, suspected to be substandard or adulterated,
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Gujarat Watermelon Get Clean Chit: No Artificial Colours Found 0

April 21, 2025

Report Amid rising concerns and social media claims about using artificial colouring to make watermelons appear fresher, the Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) stepped up with a swift and thorough inspection drive. The FDCA inspected nearly 350 watermelon vendors across Gujarat and collected over 400 samples. Under the Food Safety on Wheels initiative,

FDCA Seizes Contaminated Paneer in Gujarat Dairy Raid 0

Food Safety

February 6, 2025

Report On February 4, 2025, the Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) raided Dwarkesh Dairy Products in Ahmedabad, Guajrat seizing 1,500 kilograms of contaminated paneer and raw materials used in production. The FDCA’s special squad from Gandhinagar carried out the raid based on a confidential tip-off. During the operation, officials discovered adulterants, including palm oil

Gujarat FDCA Confirms Adulteration-Free Milk After Extensive Inspections 0

Report In December 2024, the Gujarat Food and Drugs Control Administration (FDCA) inspected over 22 lakh litres of milk across the state and confirmed that none of the samples showed signs of adulteration. Comprehensive Inspections Across Borders and Dairies The FDCA rigorously inspected state borders, scrutinized tankers entering Gujarat, and monitored dairies across the state.