Food Manifest 
Significant Update An RTI activist has alleged that more than 50 food stalls continue to operate on footpaths in Vijayanagar in Bengaluru even though their Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licences expired in August last year. Illegal Operations and Safety Concerns Raised RTI activist Veeresh claimed that many stall owners cook food
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Overview When a packet says “FSSAI Approved,” it often feels like a stamp of safety—as if the product has been personally checked and cleared by the regulator. But that’s not what it means. Understand What the Label Actually Shows FSSAI requires packaged foods in India to display its logo and licence number. This is a
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it mandatory for 2,036 milk vendors, suppliers, and dairy units involved in the milk trade in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh to obtain an FSSAI licence. Authorities introduced the rule with immediate effect after 16 consumers died in Rajamahendravaram from
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Key Update In a major crackdown on food adulteration, authorities in Gujarat seized 1,401 kilograms of suspected adulterated paneer during a raid in Surat. The operation was conducted by the Surat Food Safety Team after concerns arose over unsafe dairy products being sold to consumers. According to a post by the Food Safety and Standards
READ MOREKey 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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