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The FSSAI has warned consumers about impure hing (asafoetida) powder and published instructions on how to prepare a long-lasting, authentic version at home to avoid contaminated products.
The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed a Rs 1 lakh penalty on a biscuit company after testing revealed only 19.5% whole wheat and 52% refined flour (maida) in their products.
India’s food safety regulator has flagged serious license and safety violations at the JW Marriott hotel in New Delhi, part of a nationwide crackdown on hospitality industry compliance.
The Supreme Court has issued a two-week notice to India's food regulator, questioning the continued absence of proper food labels on products, highlighting concerns about consumer information and safety.
The Delhi High Court has stayed the food regulator's ban on certain Dabur products. The ban was related to Dabur's claims of '100 percent' purity on its food items.
The Bombay High Court, in response to a plea from Amazon, made a remark about 'killing a mosquito with a sword' and offered advice to Maharashtra's food regulator.
India's food regulator is taking action against the use of added flavors in rum and whisky products. This move aims to ensure compliance with food safety standards and regulations for alcoholic beverages.
The Bombay High Court canteen has temporarily halted its services following a visit by FDA officials, though the Bombay Bar Association stated the decision was voluntary.
Food regulators are examining energy drinks due to concerns regarding their high caffeine and sugar content, prompting questions about their health implications.
Pharmacists are urging the Senate to stop the National Health and Food Regulatory Agency (NHFRA) Bill, warning that its passage could lead to a fresh health crisis.
The FSSAI's impending ban on '100%' claims on food labels, effective July, is expected to cause significant financial losses for food companies.
The FSSAI has requested an explanation and a comprehensive Action Taken Report from Blinkit following a complaint regarding the poor quality of curd.
An FIR has been filed targeting an 'insider' in connection with a data leak from India's food regulator, prompting the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to take cognisance and issue notices to the Health Ministry, FSSAI, and Delhi Police.
Authorities in Thane closed a popular bakery following a Bombay High Court directive mandating that Maharashtra bakeries transition from coal or wood-fired ovens to cleaner fuel alternatives.
Indian food regulators plan to introduce a prominent red hexagonal warning system to flag snacks with excessive fat, sugar, and salt content. The initiative aims to improve public awareness and curb diet-related health problems nationwide.
India's food regulator, FSSAI, has issued over 150 notices to major food companies in recent months, addressing concerns over misleading advertisements and non-compliance with labeling regulations, with actions taken against brands like Nestle India and Coca-Cola.
The Indian Supreme Court has sharply criticized the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the central government for delays in implementing front-of-package warning labels on unhealthy food products. The court questioned the regulator's commitment to public health and its handling of the labeling issue.
Maharashtra's food regulator has released the first comprehensive rulebook for blood banks, classifying human blood and its components as a 'drug' under existing acts.
India's Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) has issued a prohibition order to Dabur India Ltd, instructing the company to cease using misleading '100 per cent' claims on its food products, including honey and coconut oil.
The Bombay High Court dismissed the Food and Drug Administration's 98 percent rating of the Mantralaya canteen as 'laughable' and dispatched a team of four lawyers to re-inspect the premises.
Swiggy Instamart has received a notice from India's food regulator following complaints about the sale of expired whey protein, rotten eggs, contaminated infant formula, and damaged packaged food items.
In an exclusive interview, Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) chief Tukaram Munde emphasized the critical need to strengthen the agency's manpower to ensure citizens receive safe food and medicines.
Ireland's agri-food regulator has released its annual supplier survey, shedding light on the previously opaque relationships and power imbalances between suppliers and major grocery retailers in the sector.
India's food regulator, FSSAI, is intensifying enforcement against food and supplement brands making deceptive health claims, scrutinizing terms like 'natural' and 'no added sugar'.
India's food regulator has proposed new rules to prohibit the use of plastic or metallised layers in the packaging of pan masala products.
A Loblaw-owned Superstore has been fined $10,000 by Canada’s food regulator for falsely promoting imported food as a 'Product of Canada.'
Indian food regulators have shut down a manufacturing facility in Ajmer after discovering unsanitary practices, including floor-contaminated ingredients being processed into snacks.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) abruptly canceled a planned wellness gathering in Bengaluru’s Koramangala district over concerns regarding the unregulated promotion and consumption of peptides.
India's food regulator, FSSAI, has withdrawn its ban on 11 liquor brands in Tamil Nadu after the company appealed and promised compliance, issuing an improvement notice instead.
India's food regulator has suspended the licence of a food firm after an inspection revealed critical non-compliances, including the presence of insects in pistachios at two of its facilities, citing public health and food safety concerns.
India's food regulator has ordered the closure of two canteens at IIT Bombay's hostel facilities after an inspection revealed that their operators lacked the necessary permissions and registrations.
India's food regulator has barred the sale of several popular whisky and rum brands, including those from United Spirits and Mohan Rocky Springwater, after finding they used artificial flavoring.
City food regulators in Baguio City, Philippines, confiscated nearly 260 kilograms of spoiled chicken from a meat shop following a consumer complaint.
India's FSSAI has issued notices to several companies, including Kubera Foods and Ferns N Petals, for misleading product labels, citing issues like '100% Natural' claims on buns with preservatives and chocolate marketed with vegetable fat instead of cocoa.
India's food regulatory body is scrutinizing energy drink brands, including Red Bull, for alleged misbranding practices.
Tukaram Haribhau Mundhe, a prominent IAS officer known for his uncompromising and independent stance, is at the center of a controversy involving Maharashtra's food regulator.
Maggi noodles are once again facing scrutiny in India after the country's food regulator issued a new notice, bringing the product back into the spotlight.
A food regulator has issued a ban on ashwagandha leaves, prompting experts to weigh in on the decision and its potential impact.