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Kerala Launches ‘Youth for Food Safety’; Tightens Enforcement 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 17, 2026
Government Warns Against Food Safety Violations Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan has said the state government will not tolerate any compromise on food safety and will strengthen inspections and legal action against violators, particularly in the wake of recent food poisoning incidents. Speaking at the launch of the state-level training programme for food business operators
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FDA Detains Arecanut Loads Over Alleged Food Safety Violations 0
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- July 2, 2026
Key Update The detention of arecanut consignments from Karnataka by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has brought food safety practices in the arecanut supply chain into focus. Officials have reportedly stopped several lorries over concerns about alleged adulteration, excessive moisture, and regulatory compliance, raising concerns among growers, traders, and cooperative societies. Food Safety
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Mysuru Crackdown Uncovers Unlabelled Bar Snacks, Suspected Coloured Foods 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 24, 2026
Significant Update Food safety officials have warned consumers to be cautious about snacks served at bars after inspections in Mysuru revealed several unlabelled and misbranded food items. During a raid conducted on Monday, officials found snack packets being served without mandatory details such as manufacturing and expiry dates. The inspection drive covered bars and food
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Poor Water Quality, Stale Food: Kochi Closes Two Eateries 0

Overview Kochi authorities have intensified food safety surveillance as part of efforts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases during the monsoon season. A joint enforcement team comprising officials from the Kochi Corporation health wing, Food Safety Department, police, and Health Department conducted surprise inspections at roadside food stalls and street food outlets on Wednesday,

Madurai Raids Expose Illegal Gutka Sales Across 11 Shops 0

Key Update Food safety department officials, along with the police, sealed 11 shops in Madurai for allegedly selling banned tobacco products during inspections conducted between May 11 and 17. Authorities inspected 2,106 shops as part of the enforcement drive and found 11 outlets violating the ban on products such as gutka and pan masala. Over

Punjab FDA Launches Paneer Crackdown, Collects 211 Samples Across State 0

Key Update The Punjab Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) collected 211 paneer samples during a two-day statewide enforcement drive aimed at detecting adulteration and strengthening food safety standards. Officials carried out the inspections on Monday and Tuesday across dairies, processing units, and retail outlets in both urban and rural areas. Samples Sent for Laboratory Testing