Food Manifest 
Key Update A joint task force, including Central Food Safety Officers, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, and local police, has busted an illegal distribution unit dealing in banned performance-enhancing drugs and expired health supplements in Najafgarh in Delhi. The team conducted the raid at M/s Gaurav Vats Nutrition following a high-priority alert
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Key Update A Gujarat-based NGO has urged the government to bring nutraceuticals, including fortified foods and health supplements, under drug regulator oversight. It cited concerns over product quality, safety, and unregulated pricing and called for implementing the 2024 inter-ministerial committee recommendations. In its representation to Union Health Minister JP Nadda, the organisation “Right to Life”
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Key Update The national food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has revised its packaging and labelling guidelines for food manufacturers. The updated rules will come into effect on July 1, 2027. The revisions aim to improve the clarity of information provided to consumers while also simplifying compliance for food businesses.
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You’ll find health supplements everywhere these days—whether it’s protein powders, vitamin tablets, herbal drinks, or probiotics. Stores, gyms, and online platforms sell them widely, often promising to boost immunity, improve strength, or support digestion. But are these products safe to consume? In India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) steps in to
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Adaptogens are natural substances that help the body cope with stress by promoting balance and enhancing resilience to physical, mental, and environmental stressors. These herbs and plants have been integral to traditional healing practices for centuries, particularly in Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In recent years, adaptogens have gained popularity in modern wellness circles
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