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India’s Packaged Food Nightmares: Mice in Syrup, Frogs in Snacks 0

Report Over the past three years, at least 38% of Indian households have purchased packaged food products—still within their expiration dates—that turned out to be contaminated with insects, mold, or other impurities. This alarming insight comes from a recent survey by LocalCircles, a community-based platform. Released on World Health Day 2025, the survey paints a

FSSAI Demands E-Commerce Platforms Follow Food Safety Rules for Consumer Health 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged all quick commerce and e-commerce platforms to adhere to food safety regulations during a meeting held on November 12. Immediate Compliance or Penalties As per reports, FSSAI directed the platforms to comply immediately with these regulations or face penalties. The food safety authority

FSSAI to Meet Quick-Commerce Platforms Over Food Safety Violations and Expiry Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 11, 2024
Overview The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has scheduled a meeting with quick-commerce (qcom) platforms, including Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart, and Zepto, on Tuesday to address concerns about violations of food safety regulations, according to sources familiar with the matter. This meeting comes at a time when issues related to breaches of food
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FSSAI to Address Consumer Concerns in Upcoming CAC Meeting on Food Safety and E-commerce 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Laws, Food Safety, News
- November 6, 2024
FSSAI’s Focus on E-commerce Food Safety Oversight To ensure nationwide compliance with food safety standards, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has organized a Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting to address the recent challenges, issues, and concerns faced by consumers, as well as those identified by the government. Sources say the CAC’s
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