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Total Sugars vs Added Sugars: What Does the Label Really Tell You?0

When you check a nutrition label, the word “sugars” may raise a simple question: Does the number include sugar naturally present in the food, or only the sugar added during processing? The answer lies in understanding the difference between total sugars and added sugars. Although both contribute to the sugar content of a food, they

FSSAI Sets Sept 30 Deadline for Quick-Commerce Food Labels 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has set September 30, 2026, as the deadline for quick-commerce platforms to display food labels and expiry details for products sold online. FSSAI Tightens Online Food Checks Speaking to the media, FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani said the regulator plans to step up enforcement across

FSSAI Questions Food Label Claims of Lotte, FNP & Kubera Foods 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Lotte India Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd. and Kubera Foods for allegedly displaying misleading claims on food packaging. According to media reports, FSSAI has directed the companies to respond within seven days and explain why action

What Are Product Claims? A Consumer’s Guide 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- July 9, 2026
Walk down any supermarket aisle, and you’ll find food packages covered with phrases like “Natural,” “High in Protein,” “No Added Sugar,” “Low Fat,” and “Gluten-Free.” These statements, known as product claims, highlight specific characteristics of a food and often influence purchasing decisions. While some claims provide valuable nutritional information, others primarily serve as marketing tools.
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Expired Mousse Complaint Puts Madurai Cake Shop Under Food Safety Scanner 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 1, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety Department in Madurai has launched an investigation into a local cake shop after a customer alleged that it sold a chocolate mousse that had expired 10 days earlier. The incident came to light when a father purchased the dessert for his son. After tasting it, the child complained that it
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“FSSAI Approved”? Here’s What That Label Really Means 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 6, 2026
Overview When a packet says “FSSAI Approved,” it often feels like a stamp of safety—as if the product has been personally checked and cleared by the regulator. But that’s not what it means. Understand What the Label Actually Shows FSSAI requires packaged foods in India to display its logo and licence number. This is a
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