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510 kg of Contaminated Pickles Seized in Tamil Nadu Food Safety Raid 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- July 8, 2026
Food safety officials have seized 510 kg of contaminated pickles and sealed an unauthorised pickle manufacturing unit near Thuraiyur, Tamil Nadu, following a consumer complaint about the quality of its products. A surprise inspection at the facility uncovered serious hygiene violations and widespread food safety non-compliance. Key Findings Food Safety Officers confiscated 19 barrels containing
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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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Tamil Nadu Inspects Egg Storages Over School Meal Concerns 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- June 1, 2026
Significant Update Officials from the Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (TSFSDAD) on Thursday began inspecting cold storage facilities used by egg suppliers in Namakkal district. The inspections follow reports that contractors supplying eggs to the PTMGR (Puratchi Thalaivar MG Ramachandran) Nutritious Meal Programme had stored nearly 20 crore eggs in cold storage
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Raw Egg Mayonnaise Ban Continues in Tamil Nadu 0

Key Update The Tamil Nadu government has extended the ban on mayonnaise made from raw eggs for another year, effective from April 8. Authorities continue to restrict its manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale across the state. The government had first imposed this ban last year to address growing food safety concerns. Officials

With Heat Rising, Tamil Nadu Steps Up Monitoring of Water Cans 0

Key Update As summer temperatures climb, the Tamil Nadu food safety department has intensified monitoring of packaged drinking water cans. Officials have issued fresh guidelines to suppliers to prevent the sale of contaminated 20-litre water cans and ordered strict inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The move comes as demand for packaged

Tamil Nadu Mandates Food Safety Licence for All Idiyappam Vendors 0

Key Development The Tamil Nadu Food Safety Department now requires all idiyappam vendors to obtain a valid food safety licence before selling the popular dish anywhere in the State. Idiyappam is sold widely across districts, especially during early mornings and late evenings. In recent weeks, authorities noticed a surge in vendors operating in Chennai and