Food Safety Archives

How to File Food Safety Complaints Using FSSAI’s New QR Code System 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a QR code system to make it easier for customers to report unhygienic kitchen conditions or poor-quality food in hotels and restaurants. This initiative aims to end the long-standing disputes between diners and food outlets over food quality and hygiene. Under the

Noida FSDA Launches Festive Food Safety Drive Ahead of Raksha Bandhan 0

Key Development With Raksha Bandhan approaching, the Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FSDA) in Gautam Budh Nagar, NCR, has stepped up inspections across the district to ensure consumers receive safe and hygienic festival foods. Following directives from District Magistrate Medha Roopam, the FSDA launched a district-wide crackdown targeting adulterated and unhygienic food items. Intensified

Viral Pakora Video from Ludhiana Sparks Serious Food Safety Concerns 0

Key Update A recent video of a street vendor in Ludhiana preparing pakoras has sparked widespread concern about food safety in India. Captured near Gill Chowk, the video went viral after being reposted on social media platforms like X, drawing millions of views and strong reactions from health experts and the public alike. Plastic in

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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Food Safety Teams Raid 80 Eateries in Visakhapatnam, Find Expired Ingredients 0
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- August 4, 2025
Key Development Food Safety and Legal Metrology officials raided 80 hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and sweet shops across Visakhapatnam in a massive drive to curb unsafe food practices. They carried out the coordinated inspections to check food safety compliance, kitchen hygiene, and the use of expired or unlabelled ingredients. The teams inspected kitchen areas, examined food
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Kerala Launches ₹20 Bottle Buyback Scheme to Tackle Waste, Boost Food Safety 0
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- August 2, 2025
Key Development In a significant move to tackle environmental pollution and protect public health, the Kerala government is launching a bottle buyback scheme for liquor bottles sold through Bevco outlets. This deposit-return initiative, aimed at promoting cleaner surroundings and safer food environments, will roll out as a pilot project in Thiruvananthapuram and Kannur this September.
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