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FSSAI Orders 100% Check of Packaged Water Units in Maharashtra 0

Report The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered a 100% inspection of all packaged water unit facilities in Maharashtra to strengthen public health protections. The directive was issued during a recent review meeting, according to an FSSAI statement. FSSAI CEO G Kamala Vardhana Rao emphasised the importance of conducting compliance audits

Coca-Cola India Brings Refreshing Twist to Puri Ratha Yatra 2025 0

Overview Coca-Cola India will join millions of devotees at the iconic Puri Ratha Yatra 2025 in Puri, Odisha, from June 27 to July 5, 2025. After its strong engagement at the Maha Kumbh earlier this year, the company now plans to bring its full range of refreshing drinks right to the heart of this cultural

Packaged Drinking Water Alert: From BIS to FSSAI, Safety in Question 0

Report The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) no longer requires mandatory certification for packaged drinking water. Now, only the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issues licenses. This regulatory shift has pushed 20-litre water cans delivered to homes into the ‘high-risk’ category, sparking serious safety concerns. Unlabelled, Reused, and Risky: Water Cans Flood

Bottled Water Alert: Vizag Units Under Food Safety Scanner 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- May 9, 2025
Raids Target Suspected Low-Quality Water Units Responding to public complaints, food safety authorities in Visakhapatnam raided several packaged drinking water units suspected of selling substandard water. The raids covered areas like Gnanapuram, Janda Chettu, HB Colony (Seethammadhara), Kailasapuram, Sivajipalem, and Thatichetlapalem. Samples Sent for Quality Testing Officials collected multiple samples during the inspection and sent
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FSSAI Classifies Packaged Drinking Water as ‘High-Risk Food’0
- Food Laws, General, Health & Wellness, News
- December 3, 2024
New Safety Regulations for Packaged Water In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has classified packaged drinking and mineral water as “High-Risk Food.” This decision follows the government’s October announcement to eliminate the need for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for these products. As a result, packaged drinking
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