Haryana Archives

Haryana Bans Gutka and Pan Masala for One Year 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 19, 2025
Key Update The Food and Drugs Administration in Haryana has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of gutka, pan masala, flavoured tobacco, kharra, and similar products across the state for one year. Food Safety Commissioner Manoj Kumar issued the order this month, citing growing evidence of the severe health hazards caused by these products.
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Pre-Diwali Drive in Haryana Exposes Adulterated Coffee, Namkeen, and Paneer 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 18, 2025
Coffee Complaint Triggers Surprise Check In Gurgaon, an IAS officer noticed a foul smell in the milk of his coffee at Barista Coffee, MGF Metro Mall, and reported it to the Food Safety Department. Acting on the complaint, officials conducted a surprise inspection and collected milk samples for testing to detect possible adulteration. The inspection
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Panchkula Cracks Down on Unsafe Fruits in Surprise Market Inspection 0
- A to Z
- May 14, 2025
Report On Tuesday, the food safety department conducted an unannounced inspection across Panchkula, Haryana, targeting fruit and vegetable vendors, cold storage units, and local markets. Food Safety Officer Amit Kumar led the drive, collecting food samples from various vendors and sending them to the Karnal food laboratory for analysis. Unsafe Produce Destroyed on the Spot
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27% of Food Samples Fail in Haryana as FDA Faces Staff Shortage 0

Report As per reports, between January 1, 2020, and July 23, 2024, the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) in Haryana collected 16,144 food samples to assess their safety and quality. The FDA determined that 4,398 of these samples, or 27%, failed the tests and deemed them unfit for human consumption, according to information obtained through

KFC Sector 71, Gurgaon Faces Quality Concerns 0

Report Officials from the food department announced on Tuesday that the Sector 71 branch of the popular fast food chain KFC in Gurgaon, Haryana, will receive a notice after quality tests revealed that two of its items—the long bun bread and lachha paratha—failed to meet standards. Staff at the outlet and a representative from KFC

Haryana Urged to Tackle Food Adulteration, Fill Safety Officer Vacancies 0

Report The Punjab and Haryana High Court has instructed the Haryana government to decide within 60 days regarding changes to laws aimed at tackling milk adulteration with harmful substances. This decision follows a request for legal amendments to address health concerns related to food adulteration. Court Highlights Unfilled Vacancies in Food Safety Department In addition