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FSSAI Unveils Official Vegan Logo; Mandatory on Food Packages from July 2027 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a standardised vegan logo that will become mandatory on all approved vegan food packages from July 1, 2027. The initiative aims to create a uniform national identity for vegan products and help consumers easily distinguish them from conventional foods that contain ingredients

Consumer Illness Complaint Prompts FSSAI Notice to Blinkit 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has sought an explanation from quick-commerce platform Blinkit after receiving a complaint from a consumer who allegedly fell ill after consuming curd purchased through the app, according to sources. Consumer Complaint Triggers Regulatory Action According to sources, a consumer submitted a written complaint to

FSSAI Notices IRCTC Over Train Toilet Utensil Video 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) after taking suo motu cognisance of a viral social media video that allegedly shows catering staff washing utensils inside a train toilet on the Mumbai–Ernakulam Duronto Express. FSSAI described the alleged

FSSAI Debunks Viral ‘Plastic Egg’ and ‘Injected Watermelon’ Myths 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2026
Key Update Eggs remain one of the most affordable and widely consumed sources of protein in India. Known for their nutrition and versatility, they form a regular part of daily diets across households. However, social media platforms have recently sparked fears over so-called “plastic eggs,” with several viral posts and videos claiming that artificial eggs
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FSSAI Tightens Food Safety Rules for Besan, Seafood and Cold-Pressed Oils 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2026
Key Update India’s food regulator has tightened safety standards for several commonly consumed foods amid rising concerns over contamination, adulteration and chemical residues. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued revised and draft regulations covering heavy metals, toxins, antibiotic residues and quality standards for products ranging from besan and edible oils
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FSSAI Plans Nationwide Food Surveillance System 0
- Food Laws, General, News
- May 22, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning a centralised food surveillance system to strengthen food safety monitoring, improve traceability, and speed up regulatory action across the country. Under the proposed framework, FSSAI will bring surveillance sampling under a national mechanism and appoint neutral third-party agencies through a bidding process
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