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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

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

Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Fines Vendor ₹10 Lakh 0

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

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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India Hit as Saudi Arabia Suspends Poultry, Egg Imports Amid Avian Flu Fears 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 25, 2026
Key Update Saudi Arabia has banned poultry meat and table egg imports from 40 countries, including India, citing rising concerns over highly pathogenic avian influenza (bird flu). The move could disrupt segments of the global poultry trade, particularly for exporters dependent on the Saudi market. The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced the measure
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FSSAI Extends Deadline for Meat Sausage Standards 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 10, 2026
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has granted a three-month extension to food business operators (FBOs) to comply with the revised manufacturing standards for meat sausage, offering temporary relief to the meat processing industry. Revised Norms Deferred to May 1, 2026 FSSAI introduced the updated standards under the Food Safety
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