food adulteration Archives

Amul Refutes Viral Claims of Dahi Failing Food Safety Tests 0

Key Update Several viral social media posts recently claimed that Amul dahi failed to meet food safety standards in Uttar Pradesh. Multiple videos and Instagram reels — some of which gained millions of views — alleged that officials collected curd samples in September in Gorakhpur, sent them for laboratory testing, and found that the samples

FSSAI Orders Strict Action on Illegal Use of Auramine Dye in Food 0

Key Update After receiving complaints, FSSAI issued a strict enforcement order against food sellers who illegally add Auramine, a toxic industrial dye, to roasted chana and similar products to enhance colour and attract buyers. Auramine Is Not Allowed in Food Auramine, a synthetic yellow dye used in the textile and leather industries, remains completely banned

PAC Flags Food Safety Gaps, Calls for Immediate Action from FSSAI 0

Key Update The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), chaired by senior Congress leader K.C. Venugopal, met on Friday to examine key concerns related to food safety and quality control. Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava and FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani attended the meeting on behalf of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Food

Idukki Officials Register Five Cases Over Food Adulteration 0
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- November 11, 2025
Key Update Members of the Idukki Taluk Sabha raised concerns about food adulteration in the region. Acting on these complaints, the Food Safety Department conducted inspections and registered five cases. Five Units Booked in Idukki for Food Adulteration Officials booked Ahmedabad Givardhan Factory for adulterating Bengal gram, and Elappara Bhaskara Hotel and Bakery for selling
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BeMC Cracks Down on Unsafe Sweets Ahead of Diwali 0
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- October 21, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials of the Berhampur Municipal Corporation (BeMC) in Odisha destroyed nearly 400 kilograms of stale sweets and synthetic food colours during inspections at several sweet shops on Sunday. They also collected fines of over ₹1.27 lakh from shop owners for violating food safety regulations. Raids Conducted Across Silk City As part
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Festive Food Alert: Contaminated Paneer and Khoya Seized Across India 0
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- October 17, 2025
Overview Ahead of the Diwali festival, food safety authorities across India have stepped up inspections to curb adulterated sweets and dairy products. Officials in Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Noida have seized contaminated paneer and khoya, ensuring safe and hygienic festive food for consumers. Uttar Pradesh UP FSDA uncovered large-scale production of fake paneer using urea,
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