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Festive Food Alert: Contaminated Paneer and Khoya Seized Across India 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- October 17, 2025
Overview Ahead of the Diwali festival, food safety authorities across India have stepped up inspections to curb adulterated sweets and dairy products. Officials in Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, and Noida have seized contaminated paneer and khoya, ensuring safe and hygienic festive food for consumers. Uttar Pradesh UP FSDA uncovered large-scale production of fake paneer using urea,
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Festive Food Safety Checks Across India Ahead of Diwali 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- October 17, 2025
Overview Ahead of the Diwali festival, food safety authorities across India have stepped up inspections and enforcement drives to ensure the safety and quality of sweets, snacks, and other festive food. Ludhiana The district food safety team intensified inspections to ensure that local markets sell safe and high-quality food. Officials collected nine samples of sweets,
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Food Fail: Top Restaurant Chains in Lucknow Flunk Safety Tests 0
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- May 19, 2025
Report In a major crackdown on food safety violations, authorities in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, found 36 food samples from 12 leading restaurant chains substandard. According to media reports, outlets of brands like KFC, McDonald’s, Subway, Pizza Hut, Haldiram’s, Barista, and Domino’s failed multiple food safety tests. The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA),
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UP Extends Food Licensing Deadline: Act Now or Face Consequences 0

May 13, 2025

Report The Uttar Pradesh government has extended its licensing campaign for food business operators (FBOS) until May 31. After this deadline, authorities will not allow any food establishment—whether a street vendor or a restaurant—to operate without a valid license. Those who fail to comply will face strict legal action. On-the-Spot Registration to Streamline Licensing Process

FSDA Destroys 4.8 Tons of Adulterated Paneer 0

Report The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) seized and destroyed 4,810 kg of adulterated paneer worth ₹10.50 lakh in a major raid on Monday morning on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted three trucks, suspecting the cargo to be unsafe for consumption. Rapid Tests Reveal Adulteration FSDA’s rapid quality tests confirmed

FSDA Cracks Down on Food Adulteration Ahead of Holi in Prayagraj 0

Report With Holi approaching, the Food Safety & Drug Administration (FSDA) in Prayagraj has ramped up its efforts to stop the sale of adulterated ingredients like khoya, mawa, and other vital products commonly used during the festival. “We monitor food safety throughout the year, but the increased demand during the festive season opens the door