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Food Safety License Must for Annadhanams at Thevar Guru Puja: Virudhunagar Collector 0

Key Update Collector N. O. Sukhaputra of Virudhunagar in Tamil Nadu has directed organisers of annadhanams and temporary eateries for the Muthuramalinga Thevar Guru Puja on October 31 to obtain a food safety registration or license. The Virudhunagar District Administration requires them to register under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, through the FSSAI

NHRC Seeks State-Wise Report from FSSAI, Health Ministry on Cooking Oil Reuse 0

Key Update The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Union Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) after receiving a complaint about the widespread reuse of cooking oil across the country. The Commission has ordered both authorities to investigate the issue and submit a state-wise

FSSAI Imposes Rs. 1 Lakh Penalty on Marico for Alleged Misbranding 0

Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has imposed a Rs. 1,00,000 penalty on Marico, the FMCG company behind brands such as Parachute, Saffola, Livon, and Nihar. The penalty, issued under Section 52 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, relates to alleged misbranding of certain product samples at a

Delhi High Court Halts FSSAI’s ORS Order, Grants Relief to JNTL 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- October 21, 2025
Key Update The Delhi High Court granted interim protection to JNTL Consumer Health (India) in its petition challenging the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) sudden revocation of approvals allowing the use of “ORS” with prefixes or suffixes in registered trademarks for electrolyte and beverage products. Justice Sachin Datta directed FSSAI not to
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MRSPTU Food Testing Lab Struggles to Attract Industry Clients 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 21, 2025
Key Update The Maharaja Ranjit Singh Punjab Technical University (MRSPTU) in Punjab inaugurated a ₹2.53-crore food testing lab in March, designed to test food and beverages for pesticides, toxic heavy metals, and nutritional content. The facility aims to support small and medium entrepreneurs in meeting the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requirements.
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Festive Sweets Under Watch: Salem Intensifies Safety Checks 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- October 17, 2025
Key Update With just three days to go for Deepavali, the Food Safety Department in Salem, Tamil Nadu, intensified raids at sweet shops and manufacturing units. Over the past ten days, 19 officials inspected production areas and collected samples to ensure sweets and savouries meet strict hygiene standards. Officials directed manufacturers to keep their production
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