Food Safety and Standards Act Archives

FDA Pune Requires Formal Complaints; Social Media Videos Not Enough 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 12, 2025
Key Update Food safety officials in Pune have clarified that they will not take action against hotels and eateries based solely on videos or posts shared on social media. They insist that formal complaints are mandatory before they initiate any investigation or enforcement. Suresh Annapure, Joint Commissioner of the FDA Pune region, highlighted the growing
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Fresh Meals, Filthy Setup: FDA Inspects MLA Canteen 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 30, 2025
Key Development The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted a surprise inspection at the MLA canteen in Mumbai’s Nariman Point on July 25. Acting on media reports and public complaints about unhygienic conditions, the FDA team visited the government-run facility and uncovered 19 food safety and hygiene violations. Although the food tested met freshness
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Gujarat Government to Enforce Tougher Food Safety Laws 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 24, 2025
Key Development The Gujarat government is preparing major amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS Act), 2006, to curb food adulteration and protect public health. The proposed changes aim to increase fines fourfold and introduce criminal liability in cases where adulterated food results in death. The plan includes raising penalties for adulteration from
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Understanding Your 14-Digit FSSAI Registration Number: A Quick Guide 0

At a Glance Every person involved in the food business — whether it’s a restaurant, manufacturing, trading, repacking, or relabelling — must obtain a 14-digit FSSAI Registration or Licence Number as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. What is FSSAI? FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Established under the

FSSAI Chief Orders Rajasthan to Ramp Up Food Safety Enforcement 0

Report To curb food adulteration, G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), instructed Rajasthan officials to conduct regular sampling of commonly consumed food items and ensure quick disposal of related cases. He gave these directives during a high-level review meeting with state food safety officials in Jaipur

FSSAI Cracks Down on False Food Returns 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reminded all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to submit their annual returns with complete accuracy. It warned that authorities will impose strict penalties on those who provide false or misleading information. In a recent post on X, FSSAI stressed that complying with these requirements is