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Saturday, April 4, 2026
TopicFood safety

Topic: food safety

FIR filed against content creator for ‘defaming’ FSSAI. ‘I questioned their silence’

The Delhi Police has requested X to provide account details of content creator Nalini Unagar and other such X users who have allegedly defamed the FSSAI and circulated its official documents.

Swiggy, Zomato cloud kitchens will now be inspected by Delhi food safety dept

'If any cloud kitchen or dark store is found to be flouting health norms, strict actions will be taken. Our department will seal them,' Food Safety Commissioner Jitendra Jain told ThePrint.

Global food industry should embrace regenerative agriculture. Here is why

The loss, fragmentation and degradation of natural habitats caused by agricultural expansion is the main driver of biodiversity loss, with agricultural expansion being the primary threat to nine out of 10 endangered species.

New technologies can help reduce food waste. Here is how

Preventing food loss requires a shift toward a more efficient, circular food system – one that proactively minimises waste rather than merely reacting to it.

Renewed call for front-of-packet high salt, sugar warnings as FSSAI panel’s label policy deadline nears

Public health advocates want 2022 proposal of a 'Health Star Rating' junked, saying it favours industry, want clear and mandatory warning labels on the front of the pack.

FSSAI launches new digital tool allowing consumers to flag misleading claims on food labels

The move, says FSSAI, is part of their broader push to boost transparency in food labelling, safeguard consumer rights & tighten enforcement of food safety standards.

Is Malhar the answer to Halal? Food standards shouldn’t be a Hindu-Muslim issue

Maharashtra govt should take the Halal certification issue more seriously and approach the court. A counter ‘Malhar’ certification may not be the right answer.

Telangana IAS spells Singham-like fear among restaurants—fined Paradise, suspended BigBasket

In 72 days, Karnan inspected 129 restaurants, pubs, and eateries, issuing 90 show cause notices. He’s not afraid of ruffling feathers to restore Hyderabad’s image as a food paradise.

FSSAI asks state bodies not to issue licences to firms commercialising human milk

Apex food regulator's latest advisory clarifies illegality of human milk processing and sales, warning of strict action under Food Safety Act.

FSSAI bans artificial ripening of fruits with calcium carbide due to health concerns

Calcium carbide is a natural catalyst that accelerates the ripening process by initiating and controlling a series of chemical and biochemical activities.

On Camera

This is how Strait of Hormuz shock is forcing a global trade reset

The current Iran war has laid bare a fundamental reality: 20 per cent of global energy trade cannot afford to rely on a single artery, no matter how resilient and cost-effective.

SEBI proposes return of open market share buybacks to support stocks

Regulator seeks feedback on allowing firms to repurchase shares via exchanges after tax changes, as markets reel from war-led selloff and foreign outflows.

South Korea’s Cheongung-II missile system makes its mark in West Asia war. Here’s why

UAE has been using this defence system, which is similar to America's Patriots, against Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.