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FSSAI Raids Expose Adulteration and Hygiene Lapses Across States 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 14, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) conducted enforcement drives across multiple states last week and uncovered cases of food adulteration, poor hygiene, and regulatory violations. On 6 January 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department, along with Mohanpur Police, seized 7,210 kg of adulterated ghee in Kasganj. The authorities valued
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FDA Shuts VN Desai Hospital Canteen Over Licence, Hygiene Violations 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, News
- January 10, 2026
Key Update The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Mumbai ordered the immediate closure of VN Desai Hospital’s in-house canteen after inspectors found it operating with an expired licence and under unhygienic conditions. Managed by a private caterer for years, the canteen continued serving staff and patients’ relatives despite its Food Safety and Standards Authority
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Viral Claims on Amul Dahi Prompt Food Safety Clarification 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 8, 2026
Key Update Curd plays an essential role in Indian kitchens, offering probiotics, protein, and calcium while adding a refreshing tang to everyday meals. Recently, however, viral social media claims have raised concerns about the safety of packaged curd, specifically Amul Masti Dahi. Video Compares Pouch- and Cup-Packaged Curd An Instagram video shared by the handle
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Southern Dairy & Food Conclave 2026 Comes to Kozhikode 0

Key Update The Southern Dairy and Food Conclave (SDFC) 2026 is set to attract more than 2,000 delegates, including policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and dairy farmers, to Kozhikode for a three-day conclave commencing on Thursday. Hosted at Calicut Trade Centre from January 8 to 10 Organised by the Indian Dairy Association (IDA) South Zone Chapter in

Mislabelled ORS Drinks Continue to Pose Risk Despite FSSAI Ban 0

Key Update Nearly three months after the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banned the use of “ORS” for non-compliant beverages, fruit-based, these high-sugar ORS drinks continue to appear on shelves across Telangana and other states, both at medical stores and on quick-commerce platforms. These drinks, typically priced between Rs 30 and Rs

Gujarat HC Seeks Answers on Sale of Uncertified Cattle Feed 0

Key Update The Gujarat HC (High Court) issued notices to central and state authorities after a petition alleged that regulators failed to act against the manufacture and sale of substandard compounded cattle feed pellets without mandatory quality certification. Haresh Vadar, a cattle rearer from Junagadh, filed the petition, warning that inferior cattle feed endangers animal