Food Manifest 
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Tata 1mg Healthcare Solutions, Amazon and Flipkart over alleged labelling and advertising violations involving Tata 1mg Marine Collagen Powder. The regulator served the notices on Tata 1mg Healthcare Solutions Pvt Ltd, New Delhi, the product marketer; ACFO Pharmaceuticals (India)
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Key Update Food safety officials in Kolkata ordered the closure of Haldiram’s restaurant on VIP Road for two days after finding serious hygiene violations. During the inspection, officials discovered cockroaches and flies beneath food counter shelves and tables, including areas where the restaurant stored cooked food. The restaurant is located a few kilometres from the
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed maximum residue limits (MRLs) for two pesticides in tea: acetamiprid and imidacloprid. The Central Government announced the proposal on October 17, 2026. Earlier, on October 16, the government published the draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2026,
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to quick-commerce platform Zepto following a consumer complaint alleging the delivery of expired gram flour (besan). The regulator has directed Zepto Marketplace Pvt Ltd to investigate the complaint, provide relevant records, and explain the corrective measures taken to prevent similar
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a dedicated Start-Up Cell to help emerging food brands navigate food safety regulations and compliance requirements. The initiative will provide guidance on licensing, product standards, labelling, testing, imports, and other regulatory matters. Weekly online sessions and a dedicated email help desk will
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Key Update Nepal has banned the import, sale, and distribution of Priyagold biscuits manufactured by India’s Surya Food and Agro Ltd, following serious food safety concerns raised by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Nepal’s Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) announced the restrictions after Indian authorities flagged the use
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