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Festive Food Safety: FSSAI Steps Up Checks Ahead of Navratri and Diwali 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 9, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all states and Union Territories to intensify food safety inspections ahead of Navratri and Diwali to prevent the sale of adulterated, counterfeit and unsafe food products. In a letter posted on X on October 6, FSSAI highlighted the rising demand for sweets,
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FSSAI Recalls Everest Cumin Powder Batch Over Excess Pesticide Residues 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 8, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered the immediate recall of a specific batch of pre-packed Everest cumin powder after laboratory tests found pesticide residues above the prescribed limits. The affected product is Batch No. E080668761. FSSAI declared the sample “UNSAFE” under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,
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Delhi High Court Puts Energy Drink Label Ban on Hold 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 8, 2026
Key Update PepsiCo, Monster Beverage and Reliance Consumer Products Ltd. (RCPL) can continue using the “energy drink” label on their products in India after the Delhi High Court put a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directive on hold. The interim relief comes after the companies said the regulator’s order had disrupted their
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FSSAI Flags Nestle Low Fat Dairy Whitener Sample; Company Disagrees 0

Key Update A laboratory analysis by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has flagged a sample of Nestle’s Low Fat Dairy Whitener as unsafe and substandard. Food safety officials collected the sample from M/s Bharat Hotels Ltd. (The Lalit) in Connaught Place, New Delhi. An FSSAI notice confirmed the details. What the

Plastic Eggs? FSSAI Explains How to Check Egg Freshness 0

Key Update Claims about “plastic eggs” have resurfaced on social media, with viral posts suggesting that some eggs sold in the market are artificially made from plastic-like materials. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), however, has addressed the confusion and explained that changes in an egg’s appearance or texture do not necessarily

Madras HC Upholds Microplastic Warning Labels on Salt, Sugar Packaging 0

Key Update The Madras High Court has rejected a review petition from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and upheld its earlier directive requiring manufacturers to place warning labels on PET bottles and plastic packaging used for salt and sugar. The directive requires manufacturers to alert consumers about the potential presence of