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FSSAI Updates Food Packaging Rules; New Norms From 2027 0

Key Update The national food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has revised its packaging and labelling guidelines for food manufacturers. The updated rules will come into effect on July 1, 2027. The revisions aim to improve the clarity of information provided to consumers while also simplifying compliance for food businesses.

17,000 Ice Candies and Lassi Glasses Seized in Hyderabad for Unsafe Production 0

Key Update Hyderabad police uncovered unhygienic production practices and the use of harmful chemicals, seizing 17,000 ice candies and lassi glasses worth an estimated ₹5.44 lakh. To carry out the operation, the police, along with the Commissioner’s Task Force, Golconda Zone, and Mehdipatnam Police, raided Aliya Ice Cream Parlour in Ahmed Nagar, Mehdipatnam. They arrested

Viral Video Flags Suspicious Substance in Amul High-Protein Buttermilk 0

Key Update A viral video on Instagram has raised concerns after a user claimed to have found a suspicious substance inside a pack of Amul High-Protein Buttermilk. The consumer urged the company and food safety authorities to investigate the issue. The video, shared by Instagram user @kabir0760, shows what appears to be an unusual material

Parliamentary Panel Calls for Stricter Action on Misleading Food Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 31, 2026
Key Update A parliamentary panel has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take stronger action against misleading food labels and advertisements. The panel emphasised the need for clearer consumer information and stricter enforcement to improve food safety in India. The report recommended mandatory warning labels on foods high in fat,
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More Than Just a Bad Meal: Hygiene Lapses in Campus Kitchens Raise Alarm 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 23, 2026
Significant Update Food served in school and college canteens should be safe and hygienic. However, several incidents reported across India in the past 20 months have raised concerns about food safety in campus kitchens. More than 50 cases of hygiene lapses have surfaced from educational institutions across the country. Students have repeatedly complained about insects,
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FSSAI Seeks More Time on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 19, 2026
Significant Update India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has sought additional time from the Supreme Court of India to finalise the format for front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). In an affidavit filed on 13 March 2026, the regulator told the court
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