#food-safety
Worms in food trigger protest at Ravenshaw girls’ hostel
Ravenshaw University’s Mahanadi Girls’ Hostel students protest after allegedly finding worms in mess food; officials inspect kitchen and probe caterer.
FSSAI orders Everest Food to recall select batches of cumin powder
FSSAI orders Everest Food recall of cumin powder batch after unsafe pesticide residues; stresses corrective actions and license suspension of another unit.
FSSAI orders Everest to recall cumin powder after sample found ‘unsafe’
FSSAI has ordered Everest Food Products to immediately recall a batch of pre-packed cumin powder after testing found pesticide residues above prescribed limits. A referral laboratory confirmed the sample was unsafe. The regulator also suspended Creative Baker…
FSSAI suspends Creative Bakers licence over severe hygiene lapses
The regulator said the bakery's operations must stop with immediate effect; a batch of Everest's pre-packed cumin powder was found to have pesticide residues above permitted limits
What is inside your supplement? Maharashtra FDA plans wider scrutiny
Tukaram Mundhe plans to examine supplement contents, labelling, consumption and sales as concerns grow over misleading health claims and products that may not match their labels
FSDA issues food safety compliance checklist
UP FSDA issues mandatory food safety checklist for all food businesses, requiring FSSAI licensing, records, hygiene standards, and strict penalties for violations.
Waluj company canteen feeding hundreds shut after FDA finds food safety lapses
FDA shut a Waluj MIDC company canteen after hygiene lapses—rusted fridge, reused oil, cross-contamination risks; pizza outlet licence also suspended.
Food safety checks across Navratri venues
Ahmedabad AMC launches Navratri food safety drive, inspecting Garba venues and stalls; vendors without valid FSSAI licences/registration face sealing.
FSSAI says Nestle’s low fat dairy whitener sample collected at Hotel Lalit found “unsafe”
FSSAI flags Nestlé’s Low Fat Dairy Whitener as unsafe from a New Delhi hotel sample, while Nestlé asserts regulatory compliance and safety.
Nestle India's 'low-fat dairy whitener' found 'unsafe, substandard' at Hotel Lalit: FSSAI
The report of the food analyst's laboratory declared the product "substandard" and "unsafe", indicating non-compliance under the FSS Act, 2006
Nestle's low-fat dairy whitener used at Hotel Lalit found 'unsafe' : FSSAI
A sample of "low-fat dairy whitener" manufactured by Nestle India, drawn from the premises of Hotel Lalit in Connaught Place in the national capital, has been found "unsafe and substandard", the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said. In a …
‘Unsafe, substandard’: FSSAI flags Nestle dairy whitener sample from Delhi’s Hotel Lalit
A sample of low-fat dairy whitener by Nestle India was found to be unsafe and substandard. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India conducted an analysis and reported non-compliance with the FSS Act, 2006. The product was collected from Hotel Lalit in…
Nestle India's 'low-fat dairy whitener' found ' unsafe, substandard' at Hotel Lalit: FSSAI
The FSSAI has flagged a low-fat dairy whitener from Nestle India as unsafe and substandard, following a sampling conducted at Hotel Lalit in Connaught Place, New Delhi. The report revealed breaches of the Food Safety and Standards Act. As a result, Bharat Hot…
India moves closer to restricting junk food sales near schools
The proposed rules could affect family-run stores, restaurants and food stands while encouraging manufacturers to reformulate products with healthier nutritional profiles
Nestle India shares slip nearly 3% after FSSAI initiates legal action over infant nutrition products
Nestle India shares fell on Friday after FSSAI initiated three adjudication cases over alleged violations involving infant nutrition products. The regulator flagged promotional claims on NAN Excella Pro Stage 1 and Lactogen Pro 1 and also found a follow-up fo…
FSSAI launches legal action against Nestle over infant food violations
The regulator's adjudication sanction lists promotional claims made for the products and a laboratory finding related to biotin content among the issues
FSSAI initiates legal action against Nestle India over infant products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday said it has initiated legal action against Nestle India Ltd for alleged non-compliance with food safety norms in three infant nutrition products. According to FSSAI, it examined NAN Excella Pr…
FSSAI initiates legal action against Nestle for non-compliances
The regulator found Nestle had violated regulations on infant food advertising and identified one product sample that did not meet the prescribed Biotin requirement.
FSSAI flags Nestle infant products over false promotional claims, biotin levels
India News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Friday initiated legal action against Nestle India over alleged non-compliance involving i.
First avail remedy of appeal to FDA chief before coming to court: HC to eatery
Bombay High Court tells Udupi Swaad restaurant to appeal FDA licence suspension to the FDA commissioner first, before approaching court over banned analog paneer claim.
Orkla India CEO backs FSSAI's push for front-of-pack labels on food
Leading packaged food firm Orkla India Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sanjay Sharma has supported the sectoral watchdog FSSAI's proposed front-of-pack labelling norms, saying consumers have every right to know the nutritional details of the pro…
Follow regulations, do not mislead customers: FSSAI CEO to food companies
FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani says food companies must comply with regulations and ensure labels accurately reflect products, as consumer complaints and state enforcement rise
Mumbai food safety crackdown : IIT Bombay canteens shut , 5 clubs lose licences after FDA finds major hygiene lapses
Delhi high court stays food regulator ban on certain Dabur products
Cockroaches, flies found at Mumbai's iconic clubs; Cricket Club of India, MIG, Willingdon & Juhu Gymkhana lose food licences
Mumbai's top clubs faced license suspensions due to severe food safety issues. Inspectors found pest infestations and mouldy food items in kitchens. Several establishments lacked basic hygiene and proper food storage protocols. The Maharashtra FDA took action…
Delhi HC issues notice to Govt on ISMA’s petition on artificial sugar use
Delhi HC issues notice to the government regarding ISMA's petition for stricter regulations and labeling on artificial sweeteners.
Is Packaging of Lotte India and Ferns N Petals Misleading ? FSSAI Flags Labelling Violations
FSSAI issues notices to Bikanervala, Marico, Param Dairy on consumer complaints, law violation
In a social media post, Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said it has issued notices to several food business operators (FBOs) for violating provisions of the FSS Act, 2006 regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims, …
FSSAI pulls up more brands for misleading claims, labels
This has been done for violating provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims, labelling violations and other consumer complaints
Brands flagged by India’s food regulator for misleading claims still available on Blinkit, Zepto
Products flagged by FSSAI for misleading claims remain available on major quick-commerce platforms despite regulatory scrutiny. The post Brands flagged by India’s food regulator for misleading claims still available on Blinkit, Zepto appeared first on MEDIANA…