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FSSAI Seizes 15,000 Kg Suspected Adulterated Honey in UP 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 12, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) seized around 15,000 kilograms of suspected adulterated honey during a major enforcement drive in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Officials estimated the value of the seized stock at nearly ₹22 lakh. Food safety officers carried out the raid as part of ongoing efforts to curb
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FSSAI Launches ePAAS, Makes Single-Window Approval Mandatory From June 1 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, News
- May 8, 2026
Key Update FSSAI has launched a unified digital approval system called the Electronic Product and Claim Approval Application System (ePAAS), marking a major shift for India’s food industry. From June 1, 2026, companies must submit all applications related to product approvals, claims, nutraceuticals, novel ingredients, vegan products, Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMPs) and non-specified
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FSSAI Seizes ₹31 Lakh Worth of “Alkaline Water” Product 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 8, 2026
Key Update FSSAI has seized stocks worth over ₹31 lakh of a branded “alkaline water” product after laboratory tests detected fulvic acid, a substance not permitted in packaged drinking water under current food safety regulations. FSSAI acted after a consumer filed a complaint through the Food Safety Connect portal. Following the complaint, officials from the
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Unsafe Kitchens in Tirupati: Violations Raise Health Concerns 0

Key Update What appears to be a routine dish in a Tirupati restaurant may pass through multiple contamination points before reaching the customer. Recent inspections by Food Safety teams, led by Municipal Health Officer Dr Yuva Anvesh, have exposed widespread non-compliance across eateries in the temple town. Widespread Lapses in Storage and Handling Inspectors identified

Cheap Cool Drinks Under Scanner in Salem as Temperatures Soar 0

Key Update Food safety officials in Salem have cautioned the public about the rise in substandard cool drinks on the market during the peak summer season. Over the past month, temperatures in Salem and Namakkal have crossed 100°F, pushing people to rely on fruits, cool drinks, and ice creams to stay hydrated. Between 11 a.m.

FSSAI Cracks Down on E-Commerce Giant Over Expired Food Deliveries 0

Key Update In a strong move to protect consumers in the digital marketplace, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) imposed a ₹6 lakh penalty on an e-commerce food business operator in Gurugram for serious safety lapses. The action sends a clear message to the fast-growing quick-commerce and e-grocery sector: convenience cannot come