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Viral Video Flags Suspicious Substance in Amul High-Protein Buttermilk 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 1, 2026
Key Update A viral video on Instagram has raised concerns after a user claimed to have found a suspicious substance inside a pack of Amul High-Protein Buttermilk. The consumer urged the company and food safety authorities to investigate the issue. The video, shared by Instagram user @kabir0760, shows what appears to be an unusual material
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Parliamentary Panel Calls for Stricter Action on Misleading Food Labels 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 31, 2026
Key Update A parliamentary panel has urged the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take stronger action against misleading food labels and advertisements. The panel emphasised the need for clearer consumer information and stricter enforcement to improve food safety in India. The report recommended mandatory warning labels on foods high in fat,
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More Than Just a Bad Meal: Hygiene Lapses in Campus Kitchens Raise Alarm 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 23, 2026
Significant Update Food served in school and college canteens should be safe and hygienic. However, several incidents reported across India in the past 20 months have raised concerns about food safety in campus kitchens. More than 50 cases of hygiene lapses have surfaced from educational institutions across the country. Students have repeatedly complained about insects,
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FSSAI Seeks More Time on Front-of-Pack Warning Labels 0

Significant Update India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has sought additional time from the Supreme Court of India to finalise the format for front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). In an affidavit filed on 13 March 2026, the regulator told the court

Indore Ice Candy Unit Shut Down Over Food Safety Violations 0

Key Update The Madhya Pradesh Food Safety Department conducted a major enforcement drive in Indore and immediately closed an ice candy manufacturing unit for serious violations. Officials found that the unit operated without a valid food licence and used unsafe water in production. They also observed poor hygiene practices, raising serious public health and safety

India Moves Toward ‘Zero Added Sugar’ Standard for Baby Food 0

Key Update India is planning stricter nutrition and food safety standards for infant food by eliminating added sugar in products meant for babies aged 6–24 months. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is drafting a “zero added sugar” rule under its food safety regulations for infant nutrition. Under the proposed standard, baby