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The FSSAI CEO has emphasised upon the need for 100 percent inspection of packaged drinking water units. Chairing a meeting of food safety officials in Hyderabad, the CEO, also called for strengthening of the food safety ecosystem. Read More

With many cases of false advertisements related to some products reported, the food authority, FSSAI, has constituted a specialised Advertisement Monitoring Committee, tasked with scrutinising promotional claims by food business operators (FBOs) across various media, including social and e-commerce platforms.  Read More

In a decisive move to safeguard consumer health, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed all e-commerce platforms operating in India to enforce strict food safety and hygiene protocols across their supply chains—or face regulatory action. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked the ‘licensing authorities’ to scrutinise the Annual Returns submitted by the food businesses for ‘credibility of information’. Read More

SIG has launched the first 1-liter aseptic carton packs made of SIG Terra Alu-free + Full barrier packaging material, which are now available on shelves. It is the world’s first full barrier packaging material for aseptic cartons without an aluminium layer, further reducing the already low carbon footprint of standard SIG carton packs. Read More

In a significant development aimed at improving consumer awareness around packaged foods, the Supreme Court of India has granted an additional three months’ time to the expert committee under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to submit its final recommendations on the proposed front-of-pack nutrition warning labels (FOPL). Read More

India’s exports of agricultural and processed food products jumped over 7% to $5.96 billion in April-June 2025, primarily driven by robust global demand for rice (up 3.5%) and buffalo meat (up 17%), reinforcing India’s dominance in key segments. Read More

FSSAI has instructed licensing authorities to thoroughly verify Annual Returns submitted by food businesses and take action against false information under the Food Safety Act. Since 2020, returns are filed online via FoSCoS, with a 2024 update allowing revisions. FSSAI urges timely corrections to avoid penalties. Read More

The Supreme Court of India has ordered FSSAI to urgently implement mandatory Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labels (FoPNL) on packaged foods to combat rising obesity and promote healthier eating. MP Milind Deora welcomed the move, calling it a vital step toward empowering consumers. The initiative is supported by the Health Ministry, which also plans awareness campaigns like sugar and oil boards in public spaces. The decision marks a shift from voluntary to mandatory labeling under India’s national strategy to fight non-communicable diseases. Read More

Major U.S. ice cream makers, including Turkey Hill, have pledged to remove artificial colors from their products by 2028. Led by the International Dairy Foods Association, the effort covers over 90 percent of commercial ice cream sold in the country, excluding non-dairy and small-batch shop varieties. Many brands have already started the transition. A working group will help others access natural alternatives. The move responds to rising consumer demand and state-level actions, such as bans on synthetic dyes in schools. This follows similar changes in the dairy industry and commitments from major food companies to eliminate artificial dyes in the coming years. Read More