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Kerala worries as FSSAI's new rule threatens puffed papadams
✍️ timesofindia.indiatimes.com
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 01:48 AM
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has introduced a regulation that could curb the production of puffed papadams, prompting concerns among manufacturers and consumers in Kerala.
New guidelines issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) aim to tighten quality standards for snack foods, including puffed papadams. The rule mandates stricter labeling, ingredient verification and manufacturing processes, which could raise costs for small-scale producers.
Kerala, a state known for its high consumption of puffed papadams, has voiced apprehension that the regulation may disrupt local supply chains and affect livelihoods of regional snack makers. Industry bodies in the state have sought clarification from the central authority, fearing that compliance requirements could be onerous.
The FSSAI has indicated that the measures are intended to safeguard consumer health and ensure uniformity across the country. However, officials in Kerala continue to monitor the implementation closely, urging the regulator to consider the unique market dynamics of the southern state.
Stakeholders are awaiting detailed guidelines before the rule takes effect, as they assess the potential impact on pricing and availability of the popular snack.
Kerala, a state known for its high consumption of puffed papadams, has voiced apprehension that the regulation may disrupt local supply chains and affect livelihoods of regional snack makers. Industry bodies in the state have sought clarification from the central authority, fearing that compliance requirements could be onerous.
The FSSAI has indicated that the measures are intended to safeguard consumer health and ensure uniformity across the country. However, officials in Kerala continue to monitor the implementation closely, urging the regulator to consider the unique market dynamics of the southern state.
Stakeholders are awaiting detailed guidelines before the rule takes effect, as they assess the potential impact on pricing and availability of the popular snack.