Tag: food safety
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Ministry of Health Issues Advisory Against Adulterated Sweets Ahead of Festive Season
In view of the approaching festive season, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has advised the states and Union Territories to conduct more frequent inspection drives regarding food safety. This advisory was issued by the FSSAI on September 29, 2026 and is meant to ... -
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit Warehouse Licence and Files FIR Over Expired Food Inventory
Blinkit’s warehouse at Bhiwandi in the state of Maharashtra has been barred from conducting any food business operations by the Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration after an inspection revealed serious discrepancies regarding food products which were expired, rejected and/or damaged with a market value of more than ₹32.71 lakh. The police have also filed a ... -
FSSAI Initiates Legal Action Against Dodla Dairy and UEIR Organic Foods Over Major Safety Violations
According to reports, FSSAI has begun legal action against Dodla Dairy and UEIR Organic Foods for their violation of food safety rules. This has brought into sharp focus the need to have strict standards of compliance in the dairy and organic foods industry of India, which depend entirely on good labeling and proper handling of ... -
FSSAI Suspends Confectionery Licence in Major Hygiene Sweep: What Consumers Need to Know
The food safety regulatory authorities have been increasing inspections of food establishments, and more and more confectioneries are getting inspected since food items like cakes, pastry, ice creams, and sweet dishes may be unsafe in case the standards of hygiene, temperature, and storage are not maintained. It is clear that the FSSAI‘s suspension of a ... -
FSSAI Cracks Down on Amazon, Zepto, Flipkart Over Misleading Food Labels: What Shoppers Need to Know
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a major crackdown on leading e-commerce and quick-commerce platforms over alleged food-safety and regulatory violations. Amazon, Flipkart India, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket are among the platforms facing penal action over issues including misleading or non-compliant food claims and the sale or display of ... -
Famous Indian Restaurants Violating Food Standards: A Shocking Reality
In the world of culinary delight, the importance of food safety and sanitation in restaurants cannot be embellished. Making sure that eateries maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene is important for public health. However, recent inspections have revealed a troubling trend among some of India’s most popular dining spots, exposing severe food safety ...
