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₹20 Food Adulteration Tests: Mobile Labs Take Testing Across Haryana 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- September 23, 2026
Key Update Consumers in Haryana can now get commonly consumed food items screened for adulteration for ₹20, with preliminary results available in about 10 to 12 minutes. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has deployed five mobile food-safety laboratories across the state to bring testing closer to the public. The vans will
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Energy Drinks, Unsafe Injections Linked to Hepatitis B Deaths in Haryana Village 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 6, 2026
Significant Update Several deaths in Chayansa village in Haryana’s Palwal district have been linked to a suspected Hepatitis B outbreak, with investigators examining unsafe medical practices and excessive consumption of energy drinks as possible contributing factors. Health officials confirmed that at least seven people died between January 31 and February 11. However, residents claim the
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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

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

Panchkula Cracks Down on Unsafe Fruits in Surprise Market Inspection 0

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

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