Food Manifest 
Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has stepped up food-safety enforcement across the state, bringing several major retail and quick-commerce operations under scrutiny. The latest actions involve Blinkit, Zepto, Reliance Retail and Amazon, with officials flagging issues ranging from pest infestation and expired food to poor storage, temperature control and hygiene. The
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Key Update The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food-business licences of three Domino’s Pizza outlets in Mumbai, operated by Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd., after inspections uncovered multiple violations related to hygiene, food storage, pest control and operational compliance. The affected outlets are located in Vile Parle West, Borivali West and Ghatkopar West.
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Key Update What appears to be a routine dish in a Tirupati restaurant may pass through multiple contamination points before reaching the customer. Recent inspections by Food Safety teams, led by Municipal Health Officer Dr Yuva Anvesh, have exposed widespread non-compliance across eateries in the temple town. Widespread Lapses in Storage and Handling Inspectors identified
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Key Update To strengthen food safety and traceability, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new regulations requiring food manufacturers to maintain daily production records and raw material usage. FSSAI detailed these proposals in a draft notification published in the Gazette. Focus on Hygiene, Accountability, and Consumer Safety The draft rules
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Key Update Coimbatore-based Sri Krishna Sweets Private Limited, a maker of sweets and savouries, reaffirmed that it strictly follows FSSAI regulations, maintaining food safety, hygiene, and product quality across all operations. M. Krishnan told the media on Wednesday that the company welcomes independent, certified testing of its products and cooperates fully with regulatory authorities. He
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We’ve all been there — standing in front of the fridge or pantry, staring at a packet or leftovers with a questionable expiry date. The big question hits: “Is this still safe to eat?” Reducing food waste is important, and nobody wants to toss good food unnecessarily. So, it’s tempting to trust your nose or
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