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FSSAI Tightens Rules: Stricter Standards, Simpler GST, Says Minister 0

May 19, 2025

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plans to raise the bar on food safety regulations and penalise companies that fail to comply. Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan announced the move on May 16 at the News18 Powering Bharat Summit. “FSSAI monitors food products, and we’re working to match

FSSAI Reclassifies Food Packaging as Critical for Safety with CoC Requirement 0

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has redefined “food grade packaging material” as essential for food safety, signaling a shift in regulatory focus. Announced on April 3, 2025, this update imposes stricter compliance requirements under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. What’s New? Certificate of Conformity Requirement: All food packaging

FSSAI Approves Use of Recycled PET for Food Packaging 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised its packaging regulations to permit the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) in food packaging, marking a major shift toward sustainability. Ensuring Food Safety Standards Under the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, FSSAI has lifted its ban on recycled

Banned Food Additives and Chemicals in India 0
- Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness
- February 17, 2025
India’s food market is one of the largest and most diverse in the world, and with an ever-growing consumer base, there is an increasing demand for safe, high-quality food products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) plays a critical role in safeguarding public health by regulating food safety. It ensures that food
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Health Department Cracks Down on Food Safety and Plastic Usage in Ottapalam, Palakkad 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 11, 2025
Report The Health Department has stepped up its efforts to ensure food safety, eliminate the use of banned plastic, and address sewage pollution in East Ottapalam. in Palakkad. During recent inspections, officials identified several violations and imposed fines on multiple establishments. They penalized three restaurants, with two fined for storing food in unsafe conditions and
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Shocking Video Exposes Unhygienic Rewdi Preparation, Sparks Outrage 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- December 27, 2024
Report A viral video exposes the unhygienic process of making rewdi, a popular Indian sweet, triggering widespread outrage on social media. The footage, filmed in Agra, shows men preparing the sweets in a filthy room while blatantly disregarding cleanliness and food safety standards. Unhygienic Conditions Revealed In the video, a man kneads dough and sugar
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