Uttar Pradesh Archives

UP Extends Food Licensing Deadline: Act Now or Face Consequences 0
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- May 13, 2025
Report The Uttar Pradesh government has extended its licensing campaign for food business operators (FBOS) until May 31. After this deadline, authorities will not allow any food establishment—whether a street vendor or a restaurant—to operate without a valid license. Those who fail to comply will face strict legal action. On-the-Spot Registration to Streamline Licensing Process
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Gautam Budh Nagar Launches Food Inspections for Holi 0
- Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- March 4, 2025
Food Safety Inspections Across District The Gautam Budh Nagar district administration, Uttar Pradesh has initiated surprise inspections and extensive food sampling to ensure the availability of safe, unadulterated food ahead of Holi on March 14. As the consumption of traditional foods surges during these festivities, the administration is prioritizing safety to prevent health hazards. Focus
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Uttar Pradesh Launches Mobile Food Labs for Maha Kumbh Mela 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- January 16, 2025
Report On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh government launched mobile laboratories to inspect food at establishments across the Maha Kumbh Mela region. The initiative aims to enforce strict hygiene and safety standards, ensuring pilgrims receive safe and quality food. Ensuring Food Safety on Wheels Sushil Kumar Singh, Assistant Food Commissioner (Grade 2), emphasized how ‘Food Safety
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Businessman Arrested for Producing 500 Liters of Counterfeit Milk in Uttar Pradesh 0

Arrest of Ajay Agarwal for Milk Adulteration Police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested businessman Ajay Agarwal for producing 500 litres of counterfeit milk with just one litre of chemicals. Agarwal, the owner of Agarwal Traders, which sells milk and dairy products, mixed artificial sweeteners and flavours with chemicals to create fake milk. Authorities allege

Basti’s Pomegranate Juice Scandal: Chemical Additives Exposed in Viral Video 0

Overview The city of Basti in Uttar Pradesh recently drew attention when a new incident of food adulteration came to light. Journalist Priya Singh shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing a vigilant customer filming adulterated pomegranate juice made with chemical additives. The video has gone viral, reigniting discussions on food safety and consumer

250 Sickened by Buckwheat Fritters in Uttar Pradesh 0

Introduction On Friday, October 4, health officials in Uttar Pradesh reported that around 120-125 individuals fell ill due to suspected food poisoning from buckwheat flour. Victims displayed symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea and received prompt medical care at a local hospital. Officials sent food samples for testing, and Bijnor District Magistrate Ankit Kumar Agarwal