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Paneer Samples Fail Quality Test in Surat 0

Key Update Food safety officials of the Surat Municipal Corporation, Gujarat, collected paneer samples from Surbhi Dairy in Sorathiya Compound, Khatodara, on November 7. The SMC Public Health Laboratory released the test results on Monday and confirmed that the paneer failed to meet quality standards. Lab Finds Low Milk Fat, Possible Adulteration According to the

Rising Food Safety Complaints in Kerala: Legal Ways to Report 0

Increase in Complaints and Risks Kerala authorities have observed a growing number of complaints against hotels and restaurants related to hygiene lapses, adulteration, and foodborne illnesses. Officials note that some incidents escalate due to tensions or confrontations, especially during busy tourist seasons or festivals. They caution consumers not to take matters into their own hands

Shawarma Triggers Suspected Food Poisoning in Kasaragod Madrasa 0

Key Update A case of suspected food poisoning has raised fresh concerns about shawarma safety after 15 students from a madrasa in Thekkupuram, near Poochakkal, Kasaragod, fell ill on Monday night. They reportedly consumed shawarma purchased from a nearby hotel during the Eid-e-Milad celebrations. Madrasa authorities reported that the students developed vomiting and abdominal pain

Saudi Arabia Issues New Regulations for Private Food Laboratories 0
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- August 6, 2025
Key Development Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing has unveiled a comprehensive set of regulations for private food laboratories, introducing strict spatial, technical, and aesthetic standards. These new rules aim to enhance food safety, align with urban development goals, and create a more attractive environment for investment in the food and
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FSSAI Tightens Rules: Stricter Standards, Simpler GST, Says Minister 0
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- 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
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FSSAI Reclassifies Food Packaging as Critical for Safety with CoC Requirement 0
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- April 5, 2025
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
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