Tukaram Mundhe, Nemesis Of Food Safety Violators, Gets FSSAI Praise: ‘If There’s A Will…’

Tukaram Mundhe, Nemesis Of Food Safety Violators, Gets FSSAI Praise: ‘If There’s A Will…’

News cities mumbai-news Tukaram Mundhe Wins FSSAI Chief’s Praise For War On Food Safety Violators: ‘Did It With A Smaller Team’ Last Updated:September 02, 2026, 8:03 PM IST FSSAI CEO Rajit Punhani praised Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe for his food safety crackdown, saying, “if there’s a will, there’s a way.” Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram…

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Cockroach On Dessert Plate? Barbeque Nation Customer Flags Hygiene Concerns In Virar, FSSAI Responds

Cockroach On Dessert Plate? Barbeque Nation Customer Flags Hygiene Concerns In Virar, FSSAI Responds

News india Cockroach On Dessert Plate? Barbeque Nation Customer Flags Hygiene Concerns In Virar, FSSAI Responds Last Updated:September 02, 2026, 12:53 IST The customer shared pictures and videos of the alleged incident on social media, raising questions over hygiene at the popular restaurant chain. Visuals of cockroach shared by the customer. (Source: X) A birthday…

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Food Authority Bans Sale Of Everest, Laljee Godhoo Hing Products Over Quality Violations

Food Authority Bans Sale Of Everest, Laljee Godhoo Hing Products Over Quality Violations

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prohibited Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo and Company from selling compounded hing (asafoetida) after samples of their products were found to be sub-standard, misbranded, and not in compliance with prescribed quality standards. The food regulator announced the decision through a post on social media,…

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FSSAI ban on sale of Everest Asafoetida: Reason – wrong branding and poor quality; Improperty in 3 spices, proposal for red label on packed food

FSSAI ban on sale of Everest Asafoetida: Reason – wrong branding and poor quality; Improperty in 3 spices, proposal for red label on packed food

New Delhi21 minutes ago copy link Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of Everest Asafoetida. This step has been taken after the product was found to be misbranded and substandard. This ban will remain in force until the company follows the prescribed food safety standards. Apart from this,…

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Warnings will be placed on food items containing high sugar and oil: A red hexagon will be made on the packet; FSSAI’s proposal to the Supreme Court

Warnings will be placed on food items containing high sugar and oil: A red hexagon will be made on the packet; FSSAI’s proposal to the Supreme Court

New Delhi3 minutes ago copy link If the amount of salt, sugar or saturated fat in any packaged food item exceeds the limit, then there will be a hexagonal red mark on the packet. A warning would also be written. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has presented this proposal in the Supreme…

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Big Chill Cafe In Delhi’s Khan Market Under Spotlight After Man Alleges ‘Cockroach Inside Chiller’, Posts Video

Big Chill Cafe In Delhi’s Khan Market Under Spotlight After Man Alleges ‘Cockroach Inside Chiller’, Posts Video

News india Big Chill Cafe In Delhi’s Khan Market Under Spotlight After Man Alleges ‘Cockroach Inside Chiller’, Posts Video Last Updated:August 27, 2026, 09:24 IST An X user alleged that a cockroach was found inside a chiller at Big Chill Cafe in Delhi’s Khan Market, amid recent food safety checks in Delhi-NCR. Cockroach allegedly found…

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Karnataka Suspends Food Licences Of Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket Over Sale Of Poisonous Datura

Karnataka Suspends Food Licences Of Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket Over Sale Of Poisonous Datura

News india Karnataka Suspends Food Licences Of Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket Over Sale Of Poisonous Datura Last Updated:August 25, 2026, 04:38 IST The regulator found the fruits and seeds of the poisonous datura listed on e-commerce platforms despite posing serious health risks if consumed. The regulator, however, found the responses unsatisfactory, saying the storage, sale or…

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150 notices to many companies including Nestle-PepsiCo: FSSAI’s action on misleading advertisements, false claims; Five Domino’s licenses suspended

150 notices to many companies including Nestle-PepsiCo: FSSAI’s action on misleading advertisements, false claims; Five Domino’s licenses suspended

21 minutes ago copy link FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is the food safety regulatory body of India. It was created under the Food Safety Act 2006. The government has issued around 150 notices in recent months against several major food brands and retail chains for not following the rules. India’s food…

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