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Fake Paneer Crackdown: 1,664 Kg Seized in Aligarh 0

Key Update Food safety authorities in Uttar Pradesh seized 1,664 kilograms of suspected fake paneer worth around ₹5 lakh during an enforcement drive in Aligarh. The operation targeted the storage and quality of dairy products being supplied in the area. Officials found paneer stored in large drums under questionable hygiene conditions. The setup raised concerns

Ayodhya Raid Seizes 500+ Fake Refined Oil Cartons Imitating Fortune 0

Significant Update Police in Ayodhya have busted a major counterfeit food operation after raiding a warehouse in the Wazirganj area and seizing a large stock of fake refined oil. According to media reports, officials recovered over 500 cartons of edible oil that closely mimicked Fortune, a popular refined oil brand owned by Adani Wilmar Limited.

FSSAI Steps Up Surveillance; Over 1.6 Lakh Food Samples Tested 0

Significnt Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed States to intensify surveillance and inspections to strengthen food safety enforcement across the country. State food safety departments carried out nearly 3.97 lakh inspections in FY26 across various food categories as part of ongoing enforcement drives. Between April and December, officials analysed around

Faster Food Imports: FSSAI Revamps Clearance Process 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 16, 2026
Key Update The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has streamlined its import clearance process to reduce delays at ports and improve the quality of food reaching consumers. The revised system aims to make procedures faster and more efficient while maintaining strict food safety standards. The authority has introduced key changes to make
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Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Fines Vendor ₹10 Lakh 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 8, 2026
Key Update Passengers on a busy intercity train were left shocked after a Mumbai-based entrepreneur reported finding an insect in the food served onboard the Vande Bharat Express. The discovery created panic in his coach, with several passengers refusing to continue eating their meals. The incident occurred on April 6, 2026, on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande
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Kudumbashree Set to Launch High-Protein, Sugar-Free Food Products 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 12, 2026
Key Update Kudumbashree (a women-led community network) in Kerala plans to launch a new range of high-protein and sugar-free food products to promote healthy eating habits and boost value-added food production by its micro-enterprises. The organisation will introduce these products through ‘K-INAM’, a premium agri-food brand and a component of the Kudumbashree Technology Advancement Programme
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