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FSSAI Warns Against Cross-Contamination in Refrigerators During Summer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 16, 2026
Overview As summer temperatures rise, your refrigerator becomes one of the most important tools for keeping food safe. But simply placing food inside the fridge is not enough. India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), recently shared an important reminder about how proper food storage can help prevent contamination
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Woman Claims ‘Chemical-Free’ Mangoes Worth ₹1,800 Turned Tasteless Inside 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 12, 2026
Significant Update A social media post about allegedly poor-quality “chemical-free” mangoes has sparked discussions online about food quality, artificial ripening, and misleading marketing claims during the summer fruit season. The incident came to light after a woman shared her experience of purchasing 10 kg of mangoes for ₹1,800 from a vendor who claimed the fruits
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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

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

FSSAI Seizes ₹31 Lakh Worth of “Alkaline Water” Product 0

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

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