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Blinkit Collaborates with Anjali Gold to Supply Mustard Oil Locally 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2025
Key Development Anjali Gold, a brand in the edible oil sector, has partnered with Blinkit to deliver its cold-pressed mustard oil to households in major Indian cities. Through Blinkit’s quick-commerce platform, customers can receive the product within 10 minutes of placing an order. The company has rolled out this direct-to-consumer (D2C) model to bypass middlemen
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FSSAI Extends UCO Collection Approval Till July 2026 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- August 5, 2025
At a Glance The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended provisional approval for 63 Non-Food Production (NFP) units that collect used cooking oil (UCO) from food businesses. These units help prevent the reuse of unsafe oil and support biodiesel production, contributing to both public health and environmental sustainability. FSSAI Extends Approval
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Food Safety Teams Raid 80 Eateries in Visakhapatnam, Find Expired Ingredients 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- 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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FSSAI Unveils Ayurveda Aahara List to Boost Clarity and Trust 0

Key Development In a major step to align traditional health wisdom with modern food regulation, FSSAI, in partnership with the Ministry of Ayush, has released an official list of recognised Ayurveda Aahara products under Category A. This move supports the 2022 Ayurveda Aahara Regulations and aims to boost food safety, consumer trust, and industry clarity.

Empire Restaurants Drop Synthetic Colour from Kebab Marinade 0

Key Development The Empire Group of Restaurants has stopped using the synthetic food colour Sunset Yellow FCF in its kebab marinade. The decision follows a notice from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on the use of synthetic colours in food. Although FSSAI approves Sunset Yellow FCF and it remains widely

FSSAI Pushes QR Code for Food Safety App 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all food outlets—including restaurants, cafés, dhabas, and eateries—to prominently display a QR code linked to its existing Food Safety Connect mobile app. This new requirement, issued on 25 July, aims to boost consumer engagement and make it easier for the public to