FSSAI Archives

Illegal Hub Busted for Banned Drugs and Expired Supplements in Delhi 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 25, 2026
Key Update A joint task force, including Central Food Safety Officers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, and local police, has busted an illegal distribution unit dealing in banned performance-enhancing drugs and expired health supplements in Najafgarh in Delhi. The team conducted the raid at M/s Gaurav Vats Nutrition following a high-priority alert
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NGO wants nutraceuticals regulated like drugs over safety and pricing concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, General, News
- April 25, 2026
Key Update A Gujarat-based NGO has urged the government to bring nutraceuticals, including fortified foods and health supplements, under drug regulator oversight. It cited concerns over product quality, safety, and unregulated pricing and called for implementing the 2024 inter-ministerial committee recommendations. In its representation to Union Health Minister JP Nadda, the organisation “Right to Life”
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No Stunning, No Compliance: Nagpur Chicken Shops Under Scanner 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 23, 2026
Overview Despite clear rules by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) mandating stunning before slaughter, many chicken shops across Nagpur continue to skip the process entirely. Experts say enforcement has effectively broken down on the ground, while most consumers remain unaware of these violations. A ground visit to local markets revealed that
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NASVI Launches Safe Food Game to Promote Clean Street Food Practices 0

NASVI Launches Safe Food Game The National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI) in Patna launched a learning initiative called the Safe Food Game on Tuesday to strengthen food safety and hygiene practices among street food vendors. The organisation introduced the programme in Patna and New Delhi as part of a broader health awareness

Ashwagandha Leaves Banned in Foods & Nutraceuticals 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that manufacturers may use only the roots and root extracts of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in specified product categories, within prescribed limits, and has explicitly prohibited the use of leaves in any form. However, FSSAI has identified that some manufacturers continue to use

FSSAI Steps Up Vigilance in Fruit Markets, Flags ‘Masala’ Use 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed states to intensify inspections and enforce strict vigilance to curb the use of illegal ripening agents in fruits such as mangoes, bananas, and papayas. It has also warned that these practices can cause serious health issues, including difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, and skin