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Cleaner Streets, Safer Food: Kerala Plans Food Vending Zones 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 25, 2026
Key Update The Kerala Food Safety Department has proposed establishing dedicated Food Vending Zones for street food vendors in municipal corporations and municipalities across the state. The department will soon send a communication to local self-government institutions seeking their cooperation in identifying and developing suitable locations. Basic Facilities to Be Provided With financial assistance from
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Buying Packaged Food? FSSAI Says Check These Five Details First 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 24, 2026
FSSAI Promotes Smart Label Reading The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged consumers to read food labels carefully before purchasing packaged food products, stressing that attractive packaging and marketing claims do not always reflect a product’s nutritional quality or safety. In a recent awareness post, the regulator encouraged consumers to follow
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FSSAI Issues Notice to Rishtey Namkeen Over Edible Oil Labelling Lapse 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- June 23, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to Rishtey Namkeen over alleged labelling deficiencies in two of its products following complaints raised by consumers. According to the regulator, vigilant consumers flagged that the labels of Farsan Street Masala Patta and Farsan Street Roasted Millet Bhel did not
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FSSAI’s ‘100% Pure’ Ban May Cost Food Companies Crores, Experts Say 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has barred food companies from using terms such as “100%”, “100% Pure”, and similar absolute claims on food labels, packaging, and promotional materials. The move aims to prevent misleading marketing practices and improve transparency for consumers. While the change may appear minor, industry experts

Hyderabad’s Restaurants Lag in FSSAI Hygiene Ratings 0

Significant Update Despite being home to one of India’s largest food and restaurant industries, Hyderabad has recorded the lowest adoption of food hygiene ratings among major metro cities, according to data from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The city, known for its vibrant culinary culture and annual food industry turnover of

FSSAI Issues Notices to Pluckk, Raw Pressery, Ferrero Over Misleading Claims 0

Key Update Continuing its crackdown on misleading food labels and product claims, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to several food business operators for alleged violations of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. According to the regulator, the notices relate to misleading brand names, trade names, product claims,