Food Manifest Key Update After the state principal secretary for food safety and drug administration reiterated the 2011 mandate on November 15, food safety officials in Tiruchy, Tamilnadu are preparing to step up inspections. The rule requires every food business operator — including single-cart vendors and those distributing free food — to hold a valid FSSAI licence
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Key Development A Chandigarh court has convicted three partners of a kiosk outside Panjab University for running their food business without the mandatory food licence, underscoring the need for strict compliance with food safety laws. The Chandigarh Health Department had filed the case against Gian Singh and Associates, which operates Kiosk No. 2 at Food
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Key Update The Madhya Pradesh Food Safety Department launched a major hygiene enforcement drive in Indore and took strict action against a momos factory and a restaurant operating in unhygienic conditions. Officials found that the factory had been running without a valid FSSAI licence, directly violating food safety regulations. During the surprise inspection, the team
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Key Update The Food Safety Department in Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu conducted surprise inspections on Friday and seized 355.6 kg of soan papdi stored without a valid food safety licence at a local supermarket. Officials also confiscated 50 kilograms of nutritious food products from a medical shop in Palayampatti for operating without the required licence. Officials Warn
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed state authorities to treat consumer complaints as a top priority and conduct fortnightly reviews to ensure timely resolution. FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani said, “Resolving complaints promptly will boost consumer confidence and public awareness about food safety.” Daily Enforcement Reporting and Accountability To
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Coffee Complaint Triggers Surprise Check In Gurgaon, an IAS officer noticed a foul smell in the milk of his coffee at Barista Coffee, MGF Metro Mall, and reported it to the Food Safety Department. Acting on the complaint, officials conducted a surprise inspection and collected milk samples for testing to detect possible adulteration. The inspection
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