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Madras HC Upholds Microplastic Warning Labels on Salt, Sugar Packaging 0

Key Update The Madras High Court has rejected a review petition from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and upheld its earlier directive requiring manufacturers to place warning labels on PET bottles and plastic packaging used for salt and sugar. The directive requires manufacturers to alert consumers about the potential presence of

Red Bull Challenges FSSAI Ban on ‘Energy Drink’ Label 0

Key Update The Austrian beverage company Red Bull has approached the Delhi High Court, arguing that FSSAI restricted it without giving manufacturers prior notice. It has also warned that the move creates regulatory uncertainty for its existing and planned investments in India. First Legal Challenge to FSSAI Move Red Bull filed its petition on September

FSSAI Moves to Single-Phase Front-of-Pack Nutrition Warnings 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has told the Supreme Court that it plans to introduce front-of-pack nutrition warnings (FoPL) in a single phase. The warnings would apply to packaged foods high in even one nutrient of concern. Food businesses would get 365 days to comply voluntarily after the final

FSSAI Tightens Food Safety Net on E-Commerce Giants 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 25, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has initiated penal action against Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, BigBasket, Flipkart India and Zepto over several food safety and regulatory non-compliances, including misleading claims and the sale or display of prohibited food products. In a social media post, FSSAI said it had launched a “major
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FSSAI Moves to Restrict ‘Paneer’ Label on Dairy Analogue Products 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 25, 2026
Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed restricting the use of the term “paneer” for analogue paneer and cheese products. The move aims to prevent businesses from misleading consumers about the nature and composition of the food they buy. Draft Amendment Targets Misleading Labelling The proposed amendment covers food
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Sabarimala Prasadam: FSSAI Flags Safety Gaps; TDB Acts 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 24, 2026
Key Update The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has told the Kerala High Court that it will take corrective measures to address cleaning, sanitation, pest prevention and storage deficiencies that the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) identified during inspections of the prasadam production unit at Sabarimala. FSSAI Finds Multiple Deficiencies The FSSAI conducted
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