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Kerala High Court Directs FSSAI to Act on Microplastics in Bottled Water 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 22, 2025
Petition Highlights Health Risks and Consumer Rights The Kerala High Court has directed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to take action after studies revealed the presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in bottled water. Environmental activist C.R. Neelakandan filed a petition citing national and international tests that detected plastic particles in water
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FSSAI Directs Immediate Removal of Misleading ‘ORS’ Drinks From Market 0
- A to Z, Event, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- November 21, 2025
Key Update FSSAI has directed State and Union Territory Food Safety Authorities to immediately remove all fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, energy drinks, electrolyte drinks, and similar products that use the term “ORS” in their brand or product names. In its 19 November order, FSSAI noted that several manufacturers still market products labelled as “ORS,” despite
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FSSAI and CBIC Launch SWIFT 2.0 to Streamline Food Imports 0
- A to Z, General, News
- November 19, 2025
Key Development The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) have joined forces to make food imports quicker and more transparent. Their systems are now integrated under the upgraded SWIFT 2.0 platform. Previously, FSSAI’s Food Import Clearance System (FICS) worked with CBIC’s ICEGATE system
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FSSAI Mandates 3-Day Testing for Safer Food Imports 0

Key Development FSSAI has rolled out stricter and more streamlined testing norms for imported food products to strengthen food safety and improve trade transparency. The updated system speeds up testing, aligns India’s methods with global standards, and aims to make import clearances more efficient without compromising safety at ports. Key Highlights FSSAI now requires notified

1,300 kg Adulterated Fennel and Poppy Seeds Busted in Indore 0

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November 17, 2025

Key Update The Indore district administration carried out a major raid in the Siyaganj area on Saturday, seizing more than 1,300 kg of suspected adulterated food materials. Collector Shivam Verma led the operation, instructing teams from the district administration and the Food and Drug Administration to conduct a surprise inspection at the Jayashree Merchant godown

FSSAI Suspends Four Notified Food Testing Labs 0

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November 15, 2025

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended four of its notified food testing labs with immediate effect, stopping them from analysing food samples under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Six-Month Suspension Ordered In an order dated November 7, 2025, the Quality Assurance Division announced that the suspension