Food

Maharashtra FDA chief unveils pioneering plan to fight food adulteration

Maharashtra’s food safety chief Tukaram Mundhe announced a first‑of‑its‑kind strategy aimed at curbing adulteration across the state’s food supply.

Maharashtra FDA seeks response from five MCA restaurants over licence breaches

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has issued notices to five restaurants under the Maharashtra Culinary Association, requesting clarification on alleged licensing violations.

Arunachal Food & Beverage Carnival 2026 Opens in Itanagar with Tourism Minister Sona

The Arunachal Food & Beverage Carnival 2026 commenced today in Itanagar, with the state’s Tourism Minister Sona presiding over the opening ceremony. The event aims to showcase local culinary traditions and attract visitors to the region.

Maharashtra FDA Launches Safety Calendar to Monitor Festive Food, Langar and Bhandara

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has introduced a safety calendar aimed at tightening oversight of food prepared for festivals, community meals and religious gatherings.

Egg Prices Set to Rise to ₹15 per Egg in Odisha, Sparking Consumer Concern

The price of eggs in Odisha is expected to increase to ₹15 each, prompting worries among shoppers.

FSSAI shuts down Wai Wai bhujia production after noodle‑based snack found on factory floor

Food regulator FSSAI has intervened after inspectors discovered Wai Wai's bhujia, made from noodles, lying on the production floor. The agency has ordered corrective action against the manufacturer.

Maharashtra FDA Unveils Festival Enforcement Calendar to Curb Food Adulteration

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has rolled out a festival‑focused enforcement calendar aimed at detecting and preventing food adulteration during the upcoming festive season. The calendar will guide inspectors to target high‑risk vendors and ensure compliance with safety standards.

FSSAI to Ban Non‑Dairy Paneer Nationwide, Target Junk Food Near Schools

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced plans to prohibit the sale of non‑dairy paneer across the country and to tighten restrictions on junk food sold near schools.

FSSAI orders halt to production of Ajmer's Wai Wai bhujia, seizes 32,000 kg stock

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed a snack manufacturer in Ajmer to stop making its popular Wai Wai bhujia and has confiscated about 32,000 kg of the product pending further investigation.

Blinkit outlet in Mangaluru raided after consumer finds worm in egg

A consumer complaint about a worm in a Blinkit‑delivered egg prompted Karnataka food‑safety officials to raid the e‑commerce outlet in Mangaluru.

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Rajasthan bans five packaged foods, suspends nine shop licences over adulteration

Under the ‘Shuddh Aahar – Milawat Par War’ drive, Rajasthan authorities have imposed a two‑month ban on five packaged food items deemed unsafe and suspended licences of nine shops and dairies.