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‘Highly objectionable’: FSSAI issues notice to IRCTC over viral video of utensils being ‘washed’ in train toilet

‘Highly objectionable’: FSSAI issues notice to IRCTC over viral video of utensils being ‘washed’ in train toilet

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Food regulator FSSAI on Thursday reportedly issued a notice to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) after taking suo motu cognizance of a viral social media video that allegedly showed railway catering staff washing utensils inside the toilet area of a moving train. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) termed the act, if true, objectionable as it could lead to food contamination, they added. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) termed the act, if true, objectionable as it could lead to food contamination, news agency PTI reported. The video allegedly showed food plates and cutlery stored in crates next to the toilet area inside the H1 coach of the 12223 Duronto Express during lunch service. IRCTC staff were also purportedly seen handling the items in the footage shared on social media. FSSAI served a notice to IRCTC citing the social media video, in which utensils were allegedly being washed inside the toilet premises of a train, PTI reported, citing a source. Also Read | ‘That is …

FSSAI cracks down on illegal fruit ripening agents, orders nation-wide checks

FSSAI cracks down on illegal fruit ripening agents, orders nation-wide checks

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states and Union Territories to step up action against the use of illegal chemicals for ripening fruits. The move comes amid concerns over the continued use of harmful substances like calcium carbide in markets.  Ban on calcium carbide reiterated In a post on X, FSSAI reiterated that the use of calcium carbide, commonly known as “masala”, is strictly banned for ripening fruits such as mangoes, bananas, and papayas. FSSAI has ordered strict enforcement across states to intensify action against illegal fruit ripening agents, reiterating that the use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits such as mangoes, bananas & papayas is strictly prohibited. pic.twitter.com/OJ6JBqRn7u — FSSAI (@fssaiindia) April 16, 2026 The authority warned that this chemical can cause serious health issues, including difficulty in swallowing, vomiting, and skin ulcers. It is prohibited under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011. Nationwide inspections to be intensified with strict actions To enforce the ban, FSSAI has asked all Commissioners of …

Delhi Police Uncover ‘Coordinated Conspiracy’ to Defame FSSAI; Influencers Under Scanner for Leaked Documents

Delhi Police Uncover ‘Coordinated Conspiracy’ to Defame FSSAI; Influencers Under Scanner for Leaked Documents

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3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 2, 2026 11:35 PM IST An FIR has been registered at IP Estate police station in Central Delhi Police against some social media influencers and other unidentified individuals engaged in alleged unauthorised circulation of official documents of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FIR has alleged a coordinated conspiracy, also involving “insiders”, to defame the FSSAI and undermine public trust in India’s food safety framework. The complaint, filed by Dr Sanjay Kumar, an official with the national food regulator, claims that a network of actors were engaged in a sustained campaign to circulate misleading content and confidential internal documents on platforms such as X and LinkedIn. According to the FIR, registered on March 24, the alleged campaign was “highly coordinated”, with similar posts being rapidly amplified across accounts. Investigators suspect that some of the actors involved may be operating from outside India, raising concerns about possible foreign funding and cross-border influence. As part of the probe, the Delhi Police has written to X, under Section 94 …

FSSAI issues advisory for mandatory registration of independent milk producers

FSSAI issues advisory for mandatory registration of independent milk producers

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Thursday issued an advisory asking milk producers and vendors across the country to mandatorily obtain registration or a licence before carrying out food business activities. The directive was issued by the regulatory compliance division of the authority under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. According to FSSAI, it has come to notice that several milk producers who are not members of dairy cooperative societies and many milk vendors are operating without registering themselves or obtaining the required licence. The authority clarified that only those producers who are registered members of dairy cooperative societies and supply their entire milk to such societies are exempt from this requirement. All other milk producers and vendors must register with FSSAI before starting or continuing their business operations. Advisory issued after milk adulteration concerns The advisory comes amid recent reports of suspected milk adulteration in various states and Union Territories. FSSAI has issued an advisory directing all milk producers (other than members of dairy cooperative societies) …

SC Seeks FSSAI Response On Front-Of-Pack Warning Labels For High Sugar, Salt Foods | India News

SC Seeks FSSAI Response On Front-Of-Pack Warning Labels For High Sugar, Salt Foods | India News

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Last Updated:February 15, 2026, 21:07 IST The Supreme Court has directed the FSSAI to file its response on the suggestion within four weeks. Supreme Court of India. (File photo) The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on a suggestion to introduce front-of-pack warning labels on packaged food items containing high levels of sugar, salt and saturated fat. A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and V Viswanathan was hearing a public interest litigation filed by charitable trusts 3S and Our Health Society, which have sought directions to the Centre, states and Union territories to implement mandatory Front-of-Pack (FoP) warning labels on packaged foods. FoP labelling is a simplified nutrition system placed on the front of food packets to help consumers make quick and informed purchasing decisions. In an affidavit submitted to the court, the FSSAI said it plans to carry out further research and systematically map a representative sample of packaged food products across both solid and liquid categories. The regulator also informed the court …

FSSAI tightens testing norms for packaged water, drops BIS mandate

FSSAI tightens testing norms for packaged water, drops BIS mandate

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In a recent directive, the FSSAI has detailed a scheme for testing packaged drinking water and mineral water, and directed manufacturers to comply with the testing mechanism from January 1. File. | Photo Credit: S. R. Raghunathan With the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposing to remove the requirement for mandatory Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for packaged drinking water from January 1, manufacturing units in Tamil Nadu may be spared of dual approvals, but will face a stricter testing framework and compliance regime. Meanwhile, consumer groups have sought a wider network of accredited testing laboratories to ensure effective monitoring and consistent quality. In a recent directive, the FSSAI has detailed a scheme for testing packaged drinking water and mineral water, and directed manufacturers to comply with the testing mechanism from January 1. 1,600 units There are nearly 1,600 packaged drinking water manufacturing units across the State. With the FSSAI replacing the mandatory BIS Mark, nearly 40% of them have refrained from renewing their BIS certification. Manufacturing unit owners noted that …

Are You Really Drinking Tea? Food Regulator Clears The Air On What Counts As ‘Tea’ | India News

Are You Really Drinking Tea? Food Regulator Clears The Air On What Counts As ‘Tea’ | India News

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Last Updated:December 25, 2025, 17:00 IST The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) the authority said using the term ‘tea’ for other plant-based drinks is misleading and illegal. News18 The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that only products made from the Camellia sinensis plant can legally be sold as “tea” in India. The move is aimed at curbing misleading labels in the rapidly expanding herbal and wellness drinks market. In a clarification issued on December 24, 2025, the food regulator said it had found several companies selling products such as herbal tea, flower tea and rooibos tea using the word “tea”, even though these items are not made from Camellia sinensis. “It has come to the notice of FSSAI that some Food Business Operators are marketing products that are not obtained from the plant Camellia sinensis under the name ‘Tea’,” the authority said. The regulator pointed out that the legal definition of tea is already clearly mentioned in food safety standards. “As per standards specified under the Food …

FSSAI Ends Scramble Over Egg Cancer Row: Calls Claims ‘Misleading, Scientifically Unsupported’ | Food News

FSSAI Ends Scramble Over Egg Cancer Row: Calls Claims ‘Misleading, Scientifically Unsupported’ | Food News

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Last Updated:December 20, 2025, 18:50 IST The agency reassured the public that eggs sold across the country are entirely safe for human consumption FSSAI urged consumers to rely on science-backed advisories rather than alarmist digital content, maintaining that eggs remain a vital, nutrient-dense component of a balanced diet. Representational image The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a comprehensive clarification on Saturday, December 20, 2025, reassuring the public that eggs sold across the country are entirely safe for human consumption. The national food regulator moved swiftly to debunk a wave of media reports and social media posts that claimed eggs contained carcinogenic substances, specifically nitrofuran metabolites (AOZ). FSSAI labelled these assertions as misleading, scientifically unsupported, and a source of unnecessary public panic, reiterating that no national or international health authority has ever established a causal link between normal egg consumption and an increased risk of cancer. At the centre of the controversy was a recent report involving a batch of eggs from a popular brand, Eggoz, which allegedly showed trace residues of …

FSSAI asks States/Union Territories to take measures for addressing obesity

FSSAI asks States/Union Territories to take measures for addressing obesity

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A significant point of discussion was the recent directive from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) regarding the establishment of ‘sugar boards’ in schools. File | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan Food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked States to take steps, including creating an awareness programme, to address the growing challenge of obesity. “In response to the Prime Minister’s clarion call for urgent action against obesity and reducing oil consumption by 10%, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Tuesday (May 27, 2025) urged States and UTs (Union Territories) to step up awareness efforts and implement concrete measures to tackle the growing public health concern,” the regulator said in a statement. The matter was deliberated during the 47th Central Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting held on May 27, 2025, in New Delhi. “During the extensive deliberations, States and UTs were strongly urged to scale up comprehensive measures, including widespread public awareness campaigns, to effectively address the Prime Minister’s call for an obesity-free and healthier nation,” it added. …

Government Mulls Guidelines On Labelling ‘Analogue Paneer’ In Hotels, Restaurants

Government Mulls Guidelines On Labelling ‘Analogue Paneer’ In Hotels, Restaurants

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New Delhi: The Consumer Affairs Ministry is considering issuing guidelines to require hotels and restaurants to clearly mention when they use “analogue paneer” in the dishes served to customers, a top government official said on Monday. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has already made it mandatory for manufacturers to label analogue paneer as “non-dairy” to prevent consumer deception, but these regulations do not currently extend to prepared food served in restaurants. “Analogue paneer looks and tastes like traditional paneer, but it is not paneer. Analogue paneer is cheaper and why not hotels and restaurants reveal it to consumers,” Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare told PTI. Ms Khare emphasised that establishments should clearly inform customers whether dishes contain traditional or analogue paneer and price them accordingly. “Not in the name of traditional paneer, they should sell analogue paneer,” she stated. Analogue paneer has gained popularity in commercial kitchens as it costs nearly half as much as dairy-based paneer while maintaining a similar taste and texture. According to FSSAI regulations, an “analogue” paneer …