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Patanjali Cites Peer-Reviewed Study to Support Honey Purity Claims 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- February 13, 2026
Key Development Patanjali Ayurved has said its honey meets the highest standards of quality and purity after a peer-reviewed study was published in Applied Food Research, an international journal by Elsevier. The company stated that the research provides scientific validation of its long-standing claims on product purity and consumer safety. Company Leadership Responds Managing Director
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FSSAI Extends Deadline for Meat Sausage Standards 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 10, 2026
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has granted a three-month extension to food business operators (FBOs) to comply with the revised manufacturing standards for meat sausage, offering temporary relief to the meat processing industry. Revised Norms Deferred to May 1, 2026 FSSAI introduced the updated standards under the Food Safety
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Microplastics Risk: Madras High Court Urges Centre to Act 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, News
- February 7, 2026
Key Update Expressing concern over the health risks posed by microplastics in food and water packaged in plastic containers, a special division bench of the Madras High Court on Friday urged the Centre to mandate warning labels on such products. Impact on Pregnant Women and Future Generations The bench, comprising Justices N. Sathish Kumar and
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MP Raghav Chadha Flags Food Adulteration as Major Public Health Threat 0

Key Update Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Wednesday raised alarm in the Rajya Sabha over the widespread sale of adulterated food, calling it a serious public health crisis affecting people across age groups, especially children, pregnant women, and the elderly. Speaking during Zero Hour, Chadha urged the government to urgently strengthen the Food

Meghalaya Assures Fish Safety Amid Contamination Concerns 0

Key Update The Meghalaya Commissionerate of Food Safety has confirmed that fish sold across the state are safe for consumption. Laboratory tests found no heavy metals or formalin beyond permissible limits, dismissing earlier reports that claimed fish supplied from Assam contained elevated levels of lead and other metals. Lab Tests Find No Safety Violations Food

FSSAI Launches India’s First Online Food Safety Risk Assessment Training 0

Key Development FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani inaugurated a first-of-its-kind pilot training programme on food safety risk assessment, jointly developed by FSSAI and the World Health Organisation (WHO). The programme offers a structured curriculum from basic to advanced levels, aligned with international risk analysis principles and tailored to India’s regulatory needs. FSSAI aims to strengthen risk