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FSSAI Tightens Rules for Safe Disposal of Unsafe and Expired Food 0

November 5, 2025

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a new advisory directing food safety authorities to adopt eco-friendly and legally compliant methods for disposing of seized, expired, or rejected food. This move comes after reports of food waste being dumped in rivers and open areas, posing risks to both public

FSSAI Deploys Officer for Food Import Checks at Kannur International Airport 0

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November 4, 2025

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has deployed an authorised officer to monitor and inspect food imports at the Air Cargo Complex of Kannur International Airport, Kerala. This decision officially designates the airport as a new entry point for imported food products into India. Kannur Airport Becomes New Food Import

FSSAI Slaps ₹6.14 Lakh Fine on Parag Milk Foods for Quality Lapses 0

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November 4, 2025

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has fined Parag Milk Foods Limited ₹6.14 lakh for alleged lapses in product quality standards, the dairy firm informed stock exchanges on Monday. Details of the Penalty In its filing with the National Stock Exchange of India Ltd., Parag Milk Foods said that FSSAI’s

Delhi HC Urges FSSAI to Act Fast on ‘ORS’-Labelled Drink Dispute 0
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- October 29, 2025
Key Update The Delhi High Court urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to quickly decide on Johnson & Johnson subsidiary JNTL Consumer Health’s plea to use “ORS” in its beverage branding. Justice Sachin Datta directed FSSAI to complete the hearing by Friday, emphasising that the situation cannot linger. He clarified that
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Food Safety License Must for Annadhanams at Thevar Guru Puja: Virudhunagar Collector 0
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- October 27, 2025
Key Update Collector N. O. Sukhaputra of Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu has directed organisers of annadhanams and temporary eateries for the Muthuramalinga Thevar Guru Puja on October 31 to obtain a food safety registration or license. The Virudhunagar District Administration requires them to register under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, through the FSSAI
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NHRC Seeks State-Wise Report from FSSAI, Health Ministry on Cooking Oil Reuse 0
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- October 25, 2025
Key Update The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Union Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) after receiving a complaint about the widespread reuse of cooking oil across the country. The Commission has ordered both authorities to investigate the issue and submit a state-wise
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