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Vegetable Fat Found in Paneer: J&K Imposes Immediate Ban on Loose Varieties 0
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- October 29, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety Department of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution, and transport of loose paneer containing vegetable or foreign fat across the Union Territory. The move follows laboratory findings that confirmed the presence of Beta-Sitosterol, a compound indicating adulteration with vegetable fat. Commissioner of Food Safety Smita Sethi
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Grill Affair Faces Action Over Hygiene Lapses in Telangana 0
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- September 17, 2025
Key Update Telangana’s food safety authorities recently inspected three Grill Affair restaurant branches following complaints about hygiene. During the inspections, they found multiple violations, including reused oil, uncovered and mixed food, cobwebs, pest infestations, and open kitchens without mesh protection. Inspectors also noted missing pest control measures and health records. The officials have initiated action
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Pulamanthol in Malappuram Cracks Down on Unsanitary Food Outlets 0
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- September 13, 2025
Key Update Pulamanthol Panchayat of Malappuram district, in coordination with the Health Department, conducted surprise inspections of food distribution establishments across Kattuppara, Thirunarayanapuram, and Pulamanthol. Officials identified outlets operating without Panchayat licenses, violating hygiene rules, and preparing or storing food in unsanitary conditions. They issued notices under the Kerala Public Health Act and reminded all
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Rachakonda Food Scam Busted: 52 Held in Major Raids 0

Report The Rachakonda Police, Telangana, booked 46 cases and arrested 52 people on July 2 during a special drive or a food scam targeting unauthorised and unhygienic food manufacturing units. Special Operations Teams I and II, along with Law and Order officers and Armed Reserve forces, carried out coordinated raids across the commissionerate. Acting on

Food Safety Squads Crack Down on Unsafe Eateries in Kozhikode 0

Squads Intensify Surprise Inspections Food Safety department squads have stepped up surprise inspections at wayside eateries, restaurants, bakeries, and confectioneries across the Kozhikode district to curb the use of banned synthetic food colourants. Five regional Food Safety Squads now carry out these flash checks, focusing on food outlets near schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.

FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 0

Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Palghar of Maharashtra has taken firm action against food safety violations in the Vasai-Virar region following a surge in complaints over unhygienic practices. In a recent enforcement drive, FDA teams inspected 183 establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and food stalls, and collected 154 food samples for laboratory testing.