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Parliamentary Panel Calls for Stricter Action on Misleading Food Labels 0

Key Update A parliamentary panel has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take stronger action against misleading food labels and advertisements. The panel emphasised the need for clearer consumer information and stricter enforcement to improve food safety in India. The report recommended mandatory warning labels on foods high in fat,

Food Pharmer Flags High Sugar and Caffeine in Sting Energy Drink 0

Significant Update Revant Himatsingka, widely known as Food Pharmer, has raised concerns about the ingredients and marketing of Sting Energy Drink. In a recent video, he highlighted what he called the “shocking reality” of the drink, pointing to its high sugar content, caffeine levels, and use of artificial colours. He noted that although the product

Read Before You Eat: FSSAI Urges Consumers to Check Food Labels 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to read food labels carefully before purchasing packaged food products. The regulator said the information printed on product packaging helps people understand what they are consuming and make safer, healthier choices. The advisory was issued as part of the Eat Right

UAE Schools Tighten Campus Food Rules, Ban Sugary Snacks and Fizzy Drinks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 13, 2026
Key Update Government schools across the UAE have tightened rules on the food students can bring to campus. The move targets sugary sweets, fizzy drinks and other unhealthy snacks that educators say affect behaviour and academic performance. In notices to parents, schools said sugary candies, artificially coloured sugary snacks, flavoured crisps and carbonated drinks are
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India to Launch Star Ratings & Warning Labels on Packaged Foods by Oct 2025 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 24, 2025
Key Development In a major public health push, India is preparing to introduce star ratings and front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods as early as October 2025. The move aims to combat the rising tide of lifestyle diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypertension by making nutrition information more accessible and transparent to consumers. What’s
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Food Safety Takes Centre Stage for Indian Consumers, Finds PwC Survey 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 12, 2025
Key Update Indian consumers are placing food safety at the forefront of their purchasing decisions, even surpassing price as a top concern, according to PwC India’s Voice of the Consumer 2025 report. The study reveals that 84% of respondents now prioritise food safety, marking a significant shift in what they expect from brands. As awareness
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