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Uttarakhand to Track Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Food, Makes Cancer Notifiable 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 13, 2026
Key Update The Uttarakhand government announced on Thursday that it will classify cancer as a notifiable disease and set rules to detect cancer-causing chemicals in food items, following concerns about widespread food adulteration and poor-quality products. State Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat said the government will launch monthly inspections to prevent the sale of adulterated,
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Six Students Fall Ill After Lizard Tail Found in Soft Drink in Tiruchi 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness
- February 20, 2026
Key Update Six students of a government college in Tiruchi in Tamil Nadu were hospitalised on February 18, 2026, after consuming a soft drink purchased from the college canteen that allegedly contained an animal part. Doctors admitted them to the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital (MGMGH) after they reported nausea. Authorities discharged the students the
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Food Safety Raids Reveal Rampant Adulteration in Surat 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 5, 2026
Key Development Renowned for its vibrant street food culture and devoted food lovers, Surat is now grappling with a growing problem—food adulteration. In 2025, the health department of the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) seized more than 13 times the quantity of adulterated, substandard, and fake food products compared to the previous year. Officials linked this
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FSSAI Raids Expose Adulteration and Hygiene Lapses Across States 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted enforcement drives across multiple states last week and uncovered cases of food adulteration, poor hygiene, and regulatory violations. On 6 January 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department, along with Mohanpur Police, seized 7,210 kg of adulterated ghee in Kasganj. The authorities valued

J&K FDA Strengthens Food Safety, Conducts Record Inspections in 2025 0

Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jammu and Kashmir conducted 13,944 routine inspections in 2025 to curb food adulteration and ensure hygienic food across the Union Territory. In addition, food safety officers carried out 1,423 risk-based inspections to target high-risk areas and establishments. During inspections, the FDA collected 10,620 food samples, surpassing

Tiruchy to Intensify Checks as FSSAI Licence Rule Reiterated 0

Key Update After the state principal secretary for food safety and drug administration reiterated the 2011 mandate on November 15, food safety officials in Tiruchy, Tamilnadu are preparing to step up inspections. The rule requires every food business operator — including single-cart vendors and those distributing free food — to hold a valid FSSAI licence