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FSSAI has ordered Dabur India to immediately stop selling several food products carrying allegedly misleading "100 per cent" and organic claims, citing violations of food advertising and organic regulations. The company must submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days as shares declined

The FSSAI has alleged that several rum and whisky variants used artificial flavouring and misleading labelling instead of traditional ageing methods. The regulator flagged multiple brands after inspections in Maharashtra, Goa and Madhya Pradesh and ordered corrective action while allowing conditional inventory clearance.

The government said FSSAI action against certain alcohol manufacturers was due to alleged use of external flavours to mimic rum and whisky characteristics and misleading age claims. Several brands faced prohibition orders after laboratory tests found regulatory violations in sampled alcoholic beverages

The FSSAI has suspended the food business licence of Switz Foods Private Limited after an inspection found serious food safety and hygiene violations, including unhygienic manufacturing conditions, pest infestation and improper storage. Operations will remain suspended until compliance is restored

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has prohibited the sale of FOLINEURO syrup and Neuherbs TRUE VITAMIN over alleged misleading claims and labelling violations. The regulator also ordered corrective action against businesses involved and warned of strict penalties for non-compliance

FSSAI has recalled a batch of Wonderland Raisins manufactured by Sun Organic Industries after tests found pesticide residues above permissible limits. The regulator ordered an immediate recall, periodic compliance reports and corrective measures under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India suspended Westend Agro Products' licence after inspections allegedly found altered manufacturing and expiry dates, misleading labels and fraudulent relabelling, saying the violations posed a potential threat to consumer health and food safety

The FSSAI has penalised Sopan Restaurant after a milk sample collected from the pantry car of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express was found to be sub-standard. The regulator acted following laboratory analysis and adjudication proceedings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation Commissioner G. Srijana directed Swiggy to enforce strict food safety standards. Swiggy agreed to require valid Trade and FSSAI licences for all listed eateries and cloud kitchens, alongside establishing new onboarding SOPs to protect public health

The Food Safety Department inspected 14 establishments in Hyderabad and destroyed 60 kg of ghee deemed unfit, while seizing 850 kg suspected to be adulterated. Commissioner Sangeetha Satyanarayana said the seized stock will be held pending laboratory reports and that legal action will follow if tests confirm adulteration.

FSSAI has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart over consumer complaints alleging the supply of expired, spoiled and contaminated food products. The regulator has sought explanations on food safety systems, quality controls and corrective measures, warning of action under the Food Safety and Standards Act.

The FSSAI issued notices to alcoholic beverage makers over alleged violations involving added flavours and misleading age claims. It also served notices to six beverage brands for marketing products as "energy drinks" and making claims not permitted under food safety regulations

Actress Kajal Aggarwal expressed concern over food safety in India while promoting The India Story, saying public health must remain a priority. She also praised newly appointed FDA Commissioner Tukaram Munde for taking stringent enforcement measures against food safety violations.

Delhi Police busted an organized racket in Okhla for altering expiry dates and repackaging expired international food brands for sale online and in open markets. Seven people, including the company owner, were arrested, and items worth ₹20 lakh seized

The FSSAI has issued notices to prominent beverage brands, including Red Bull, PepsiCo India, and Campa, over alleged misbranding, stating no regulatory standard exists for "energy drinks" and banning unapproved functional claims like "boosting focus" or "energizing the body."

The Centre has amended Food Safety and Standards Regulations, exempting non-manufacturing food businesses from certain record-keeping and stock rotation requirements. The reforms aim to improve ease of doing business, reduce compliance costs, and retain essential food safety controls for manufacturers

FSSAI has directed all food business operators to immediately stop using metallic pins and wires in food packaging, warning of serious health risks if accidentally consumed. The regulator said violations could attract penal action under food safety laws

Regulatory authorities are considering rules requiring restaurants in metro cities to disclose the use of analogue paneer on menus. The move follows Maharashtra’s directive and aims to improve transparency, prevent misleading food descriptions and help consumers make informed choices

Food safety regulator demands an action taken report from IRCTC; warns of serious public health and contamination risks

The FSSAI has introduced strict standards for Hyderabadi Haleem, including minimum meat, protein and moisture requirements. The new regulations aim to standardise the iconic dish, with compliance deadlines extended until November 2026 following concerns raised by exporters and manufacturers.