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FSSAI Steps Up Vigilance in Fruit Markets, Flags ‘Masala’ Use 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 17, 2026
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
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FSSAI Steps Up Surveillance; Over 1.6 Lakh Food Samples Tested 0
- A to Z, Food Safety, News
- April 16, 2026
Significnt Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has directed States to intensify surveillance and inspections to strengthen food safety enforcement across the country. State food safety departments carried out nearly 3.97 lakh inspections in FY26 across various food categories as part of ongoing enforcement drives. Between April and December, officials analysed around
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Faster Food Imports: FSSAI Revamps Clearance Process 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 16, 2026
Key Update The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) has streamlined its import clearance process to reduce delays at ports and improve the quality of food reaching consumers. The revised system aims to make procedures faster and more efficient while maintaining strict food safety standards. The authority has introduced key changes to make
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Maharashtra Tells HC Hookah Tobacco Isn’t ‘Food’, Cites FSSAI Clarification 0

Key Update The Maharashtra government told the Bombay High Court that flavoured hookah tobacco does not qualify as “food” and therefore does not fall under the Food Safety and Standards (FSS) Act, 2006. The state relied on a March 23 clarification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Companies Challenge Raids and

SC Declines Plea for Court-Monitored Food Safety Body 0

Key Update The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) that sought the creation of a national task force to strengthen food safety enforcement across India. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta ruled that the petition, filed under Article 32 of the Constitution, lacked merit and did not warrant consideration. Petitioner

FSSAI ONDC Compliance 2026: What Food Businesses Must Do Now 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a key order on 18 March 2026 outlining compliance obligations for e-commerce Food Business Operators under the ONDC model. This update introduces clear accountability across multiple entities in a single transaction, making it essential for businesses to understand their roles. What is ONDC