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FSSAI Tightens Food Safety Rules for Besan, Seafood and Cold-Pressed Oils 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 29, 2026
Key Update India’s food regulator has tightened safety standards for several commonly consumed foods amid rising concerns over contamination, adulteration and chemical residues. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued revised and draft regulations covering heavy metals, toxins, antibiotic residues and quality standards for products ranging from besan and edible oils
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FSSAI Plans Nationwide Food Surveillance System 0
- Food Laws, General, News
- May 22, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning a centralised food surveillance system to strengthen food safety monitoring, improve traceability, and speed up regulatory action across the country. Under the proposed framework, FSSAI will bring surveillance sampling under a national mechanism and appoint neutral third-party agencies through a bidding process
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BPNI Flags Safety Risks in Powdered Infant Formula, Urges Stronger Rules 0
- A to Z, Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- May 22, 2026
Key Update The Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI) on Thursday urged the Centre to strengthen safety regulations for powdered infant formula after global recalls linked to harmful bacterial contamination and toxins. Marking World Breastfeeding Protection Day, the organisation asked the Union Health Ministry and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to
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The Whole Truth Faces Scrutiny Over ‘No Added Sugar’ Claims 0

Key Update Clean-label food startup The Whole Truth is facing growing scrutiny after regulators, competitors, and influencers questioned some of its product claims and marketing practices. Founded in 2019 by Shashank Mehta, the company built its brand around ingredient transparency and “honest” food products aimed at health-conscious consumers. FSSAI Questions Product Claims The Food Safety

FSSAI Sets Clear Rules for ‘Minimally Processed’ Food Labels 0

Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a clear legal definition for “minimally processed” foods to stop misleading marketing claims. The regulator aims to prevent manufacturers from promoting heavily altered products as “fresh” or “raw” to gain an unfair market advantage. FSSAI Lists Approved Processing Methods Under the 2026

FSSAI Seeks Explanation From Blinkit Over Complaints of ‘Rubbery’ Eggs 0

FSSAI Issues Notice to Blinkit India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has sought an explanation from Blinkit following multiple consumer complaints about the alleged sale of poor-quality eggs on its platform. According to sources, FSSAI took suo motu cognisance of complaints circulating on social media and issued a notice