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Hisar Squad Seizes 8.5 Quintals of Adulterated Mawa Before Janmashtami 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 13, 2025
Key Development With Janmashtami approaching, adulterated mawa and dairy products are flooding the market. Experts warn that common adulterants include starch, vegetable fats, blotting paper, and chalk powder — used to bulk up quantity, imitate appearance, and alter texture. Flying Squad Busts Illegal Mawa Unit On Sunday morning, the Chief Minister’s flying squad raided two
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Chocolates among 20% of food samples failing FSSAI checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 11, 2025
Key Development In 2024-25, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) found that nearly one in five food samples, including chocolates, failed to meet prescribed standards, the government informed the Lok Sabha. Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav said FSSAI, through its four regional offices and in coordination with state and union
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Kochi’s Mobile Food Lab Stalled for 18 Months 0
- Event, Food Laws, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- July 1, 2025
Report Kochi Corporation’s mobile lab, which aims to detect food adulteration, has remained non-functional for the past one and a half years. Officials cite the absence of competent personnel to collect and test food samples as the primary reason for the delay. Recently, three people fell ill and were hospitalised after consuming food at a
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Bengaluru Eateries asked to Stop Real Food Displays—Here’s Why 0

Overview The Bengaluru Hoteliers Association has directed restaurants to stop placing real cooked dishes or food samples on display to attract customers at entrances and billing counters. Customers and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) raised concerns that these samples, which restaurants throw away at the end of each day, lead to

FDA Cracks Down on Food Safety Violations in Vasai-Virar, Maharashtra 0

Report The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Palghar of Maharashtra has taken firm action against food safety violations in the Vasai-Virar region following a surge in complaints over unhygienic practices. In a recent enforcement drive, FDA teams inspected 183 establishments, including hotels, restaurants, and food stalls, and collected 154 food samples for laboratory testing.

Noida Food Alert: 60% Samples Fail, Tainted Paneer & Spices Found 0

Report Food safety teams in Noida uncovered widespread violations during their April inspection drive, with over 60% of food samples failing to meet safety and quality standards. Of the 95 food samples collected from 48 locations, officials found 50 substandard, five unsafe, and two misbranded. “We collected 95 samples during inspections at 245 locations,” said