hygiene standards Archives

Expired Dairy, Coloured Sweets: What Rail Food Checks Found in Karnataka 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- August 22, 2026
Key Update A food safety inspection drive conducted at railway stations across Karnataka on Thursday uncovered several violations, including expired dairy products, suspected use of non-permitted colours, improper food storage and unhygienic food handling. 36 Stations, 112 Food Establishments Inspected Officials inspected 36 railway stations and 112 food establishments, including railway pantries, hotels and food
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Food Safety First: Tamil Nadu Issues Advisory to Influencers 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 6, 2026
Key Update The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department has advised food influencers and vloggers to recommend only food businesses with a valid FSSAI licence. The department has also urged creators to assess hygiene, food handling, and sanitary practices—not just taste and presentation—before promoting restaurants or street food vendors. Food Reviews Should Prioritise Food Safety With
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Vision Sabarimala Sets Stage for Cleaner, Safer Pilgrim Food 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Health & Wellness, News
- May 18, 2026
Significant Update The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) has decided to strengthen food safety and hygiene standards at hotels and food stalls in Sabarimala. The Board will revise tender conditions and bring organisations such as Kudumbashree, Indian Coffee House, and KTDC into the food service sector at Sannidhanam and Pamba. Board Makes Health Cards and Hygiene
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Insect Found in Vande Bharat Meal; IRCTC Fines Vendor ₹10 Lakh 0

Key Update Passengers on a busy intercity train were left shocked after a Mumbai-based entrepreneur reported finding an insect in the food served onboard the Vande Bharat Express. The discovery created panic in his coach, with several passengers refusing to continue eating their meals. The incident occurred on April 6, 2026, on the Ahmedabad–Mumbai Vande

Food Safety Officials Raid Biryani and Pulao Outlets in Visakhapatnam 0

Key Update Food safety officials conducted surprise inspections at several biryani and pulao outlets in Visakhapatnam. The team inspected outlets located near the out gate of the GVMC Main Office. During the inspections, officials found that some vendors were preparing food in unhygienic conditions. The department issued notices to the biryani and pulao outlet owners

MCD May Blacklist NGOs Over Unhygienic Mid-Day Meals to Kitchens 0

Key Update The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) may blacklist six NGOs supplying mid-day meals to its primary schools after inspections revealed serious hygiene and food safety violations in several kitchens. Currently, 14 NGOs supply mid-day meals to students in 1,514 MCD-run schools through centralised kitchens across Delhi’s 12 zones. Inspections Reveal Hygiene Violations Inspections