The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to immediately discontinue the use of metallic pins, staple pins, wires, or similar materials …
ConsumerSafety
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Food Safety & Regulations
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Technology and InnovationsFOOD & BEV. PACKAGINGPrinting and Labelling
INSPECT + PROTECT: Understanding Critical Control Points for Better Contaminant Detection
By Kati Hope, Global Key Account Manager, Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection In food production, contamination risks exist at every stage, from goods-in to final packaging. Identifying where to detect those risks …
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• 89% of consumers surveyed by CRISIL Intelligence reported purchasing a counterfeit product at least once, highlighting widespread exposure to fakes. • Consumers estimate that nearly 29% of products available …
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Food Safety & Regulations
FSSAI Conducts Nearly 4 Lakh Food Inspections in FY 2025-26, Strengthens Enforcement Measures
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India significantly intensified its food safety surveillance and enforcement activities during FY 2025-26, conducting 3,97,009 inspections across food establishments nationwide. According to official …
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Food Safety & Regulations
FSSAI Orders Intensified Inspections to Curb Use of Banned Fruit Ripening Agents
India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, has directed state food safety commissioners to intensify inspections across fruit markets, mandis, storage godowns, wholesalers, and distribution …
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Food Safety & Regulations
FSSAI Tightens Food Product Approval Norms, Mandates Strong Scientific Evidence for Safety Claims
India’s apex food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has significantly strengthened its approval framework for food products by making it mandatory for companies to …
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Food Safety & Regulations
FSSAI orders nationwide crackdown on illegal use of industrial dye Auramine in food products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed State Food Safety Commissioners to take strict action against food businesses found using the industrial dye auramine in food …
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News/PRFOOD & BEV. PACKAGINGPrinting and LabellingTechnology and Innovations
Siegwerk Forays into Pharma Packaging; Promises Disruptions in the Rapidly Growing Sector with Advanced Ink Technologies that Prioritize Consumer Safety
Siegwerk, a 200-year-old global leader in packaging inks and coatings, has announced its strategic entry into the pharmaceutical packaging segment in India, reinforcing its commitment to consumer safety. This strategic …
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In a major push to protect India’s industries, stakeholders at the 6th edition of the Traceability and Authentication Forum (TAF 2025) called for stricter anti-counterfeiting laws and advanced traceability measures. …
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Food Safety & RegulationsTESTING & QUALITY CONTROL
FSSAI initiates investigation into the use of plastic sheets for idli steaming in Karnataka restaurants
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed Karnataka’s State Food Safety Department to investigate reports of plastic sheets being used in the steaming process of idlis …



