Consumer Safety

FSSAI Proposes Ban on Adding Fructose & Sucrose to Infant Food for Babies Up to 6 Months

October 23, 2026

FSSAI has issued draft regulations prohibiting manufacturers from adding sucrose and fructose to nutritional products designed for infants up to six months old.

FSSAI Seeks Scientific Proof From Nestlé, Abbott And Zydus Over Infant Formula And Complan Claims

October 22, 2026

India’s food regulator has sought scientific evidence for claims about children’s growth, immunity and digestion while scrutinising alleged social media promotions of infant formula.

SBI Confirms Cyber Incident Involving 3,897 Customer Records On Dark Web; What It Means For You

October 21, 2026

SBI is investigating the suspected exposure of 3,897 customer records containing personal information on the dark web.

FSSAI Moves To Prosecute Priyagold Maker Over Cattle Feed Bran In Biscuits

October 19, 2026

FSSAI has initiated prosecution proceedings against Priyagold’s manufacturer, Dodla Dairy and UEIR Organic Foods over separate food safety violations.

FSSAI Issues Notices To BigBasket, Flipkart, Gemini Edibles Over Rice Bran Oil Health Claims

October 19, 2026

FSSAI has questioned cholesterol and heart-health claims made for rice bran oil and flagged a potential e-commerce licensing issue involving its manufacturer.

Caller Names To Appear On Phones From November 1: What India’s New CNAP Rules Mean

October 15, 2026

From November 1, 2026, telecom operators must display caller names by default on 4G and newer networks, with privacy safeguards and exemptions for users who restrict caller identification.

Maharashtra FDA Suspends Licences Of 3 Mumbai Food Outlets, Including Domino’s, Over Hygiene Violations

October 14, 2026

Maharashtra FDA suspends licences or registrations of three Mumbai eateries after inspections reportedly uncover improper food storage, cockroach infestation and other hygiene violations.

Maharashtra FDA Seizes 74,612 Kg Of Edible Oil Worth ₹1.29 Crore Across Five Districts

October 13, 2026

A festive-season inspection drive across 25 establishments flagged suspected quality, labelling and food safety violations.

Is Your Milk Safe? Detergent Found In Samples As Maharashtra FDA Busts Adulteration Network

October 8, 2026

Maharashtra FDA’s investigation found detergent and Nonylphenol Ethoxylate in milk samples, identified 37 accused and traced an alleged supply chain to Sonai Dairy.

RBI Hikes Repo Rate To 5.5% For 1st Time Since 2023: What It Means For Your Loans, EMIs & FD Rates

October 7, 2026

The RBI raised its repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% as inflation risks intensified, while signalling that rate cuts are unlikely in the near term.

FSSAI Recalls Everest Cumin Powder Batch After 2 Tests Find Excess Pesticide Residues

October 6, 2026

FSSAI has ordered the recall of Everest cumin powder batch E080668761 after two tests found pesticide residues above permitted limits.

Nestlé Low Fat Dairy Whitener Declared ‘Unsafe, Substandard’ By FSSAI; Sale Halted At Delhi’s The Lalit, Nestlé Responds

October 3, 2026

A sample of Nestlé’s Low Fat Dairy Whitener collected at Delhi’s The Lalit was declared unsafe and substandard, prompting FSSAI to order an immediate halt to its sale.

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Video Shows Pronto’s Maid Wearing a Camera, Raising Privacy Concerns Over Recording Inside Homes

A viral video featuring Pronto cleaners wearing body cameras has ignited privacy and legal concerns over turning private Indian households into training datasets for physical AI robotics.

Cockroach Allegedly Spotted On Dessert Plate At Barbeque Nation In Virar; FSSAI Responds

A Virar diner alleged spotting a cockroach on a dessert plate during his birthday dinner, prompting FSSAI to seek a formal complaint.

Fake Currency Worth Around ₹17 Crore Reportedly Found At PNB Currency Chest; SIT Set Up To Probe

A minor cash shortfall reported by the RBI uncovers an alleged multi-state racket where genuine bank reserves were systematically replaced with ₹17 crore in counterfeit ₹500 notes.

Bihar Warns Against Eating ‘Unfamiliar’ Fish Washed In By Nepal Floodwaters

Bihar has issued a public health advisory after unfamiliar fish swept in by Nepal floodwaters reportedly made some people ill.

Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit Licence, Shuts 2 Mumbai Eateries Over Hygiene Violations

Maharashtra FDA suspended Blinkit’s Akola food licence and acted against two Mumbai eateries after inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food-safety violations.

Expired Curd, Mislabelled Food Found As Karnataka Inspects 16 Sweet Units, Seizes Around Rs 5.99 Lakh Stock

Karnataka’s food safety department seized around Rs 5.99 lakh worth of products after finding expired food, mislabelling and unhygienic conditions during inspections.

Expired Maggi, Lay’s, Kurkure Allegedly Relabelled With Fresh Dates; Maharashtra FDA Seizes Around ₹75.52 Lakh Food Stock

Maharashtra FDA and Navi Mumbai Police allegedly uncovered expired packaged foods being relabelled with fresh dates at a Turbhe facility.

Bengaluru Woman Alleges Live Caterpillar In Paris Panini Food; Founder Responds

A Bengaluru woman says she found a live caterpillar in food ordered from Paris Panini, prompting hygiene concerns and a public response from founder Nicolas Grossemy.

TG SAFE Flags Food Safety Violations At 7 Hyderabad Restaurants, Finds Expired Food, Pest Infestation

TG SAFE found multiple food safety and hygiene lapses at seven Hyderabad restaurants, issued seven notices and sent 11 samples for testing.

FSSAI Stops Everest, Laljee Godhoo Hing Sales Over Sub-Standard Products and Misbranding

FSSAI has prohibited the sale of compounded hing from Everest and Laljee Godhoo after laboratory tests found serious deviations from prescribed quality standards.

Maharashtra FDA Cancels Cipla Pharma’s Pune Unit Licence Over Reactin Plus Lapses

The Maharashtra FDA cancelled Cipla’s Pune drug sale licence over alleged Reactin Plus packaging.

Cockroaches, Reused Oil & Poor Hygiene: Maharashtra FDA Acts Against 4 Mumbai Food Establishments

FDA inspections found pest infestations, repeatedly reused cooking oil and other hygiene lapses in Mumbai, while over 7,000 kg of soybean oil was seized in Akola.

Mondelez Removes Health Claims After FSSAI Notice: FoodPharmer Earlier Flagged Bournvita’s Sugar Content

Three years after a viral video questioned Bournvita’s health positioning, fresh FSSAI action has renewed scrutiny of food marketing claims.

‘High In Fat, Sugar, Salt’: FSSAI Proposes Red Flags On Your Favourite Packaged Foods

FSSAI’s proposed red warnings could transform how Indians spot unhealthy ingredients before buying packaged foods.

Cockroaches, Expired Food, 59 Lapses: FSSAI Flags 2 Delhi Hotels Ahead Of BRICS Summit

FSSAI inspections found expired food, pest infestations, poor hygiene, licensing lapses and cross-contamination risks at two Delhi hotels linked to BRICS guests.

Goa FDA Flags Serious Lapses, Halts Operations at 3 Government Canteens

FDA ordered three canteens to halt operations after inspections found serious hygiene and structural deficiencies.

Ahmedabad: 75-Year-Old Retired Professor Allegedly Loses ₹54.6 Lakh In ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam

Fraudsters posing as TRAI and CBI officials allegedly threatened her with criminal cases and demanded money.

10 Bengaluru Posh Clubs Face Food Safety Action After Raids Find Cockroaches, Expired Food & Filth

Food safety officials found expired food, cockroach infestations, poor storage, missing labels and hygiene lapses during inspections of Bengaluru’s prominent clubs.

Major Food Companies Fought Back As India Pushed For Red Flags On Chips And Soda

India’s food regulator drops proposed colour-coded front warnings on ultra-processed foods after intense industry pushback, drawing sharp criticism from health activists and the Supreme Court.

Maharashtra FDA Launches AI-Enabled Portal For Public Reporting Of Food Safety Violations

Maharashtra FDA has rolled out an AI-driven, multilingual voice platform that converts spoken complaints into structured regulatory actions to hold food safety violators accountable.

Live Worm Found In Nearly Half-Eaten Sandwich At Gurugram’s PAUL Restaurant Outlet Responds

A Gurugram diner alleged that he found a live worm in his partly eaten sandwich at PAUL, prompting hygiene concerns and an apology from the restaurant.

Karnataka Bans Analogue Paneer For 1 Year: What Is It And Which Other States Have Banned It?

Karnataka has prohibited the manufacture, sale, storage and distribution of non-dairy products marketed as paneer until August 2027.

FSSAI Issues Over 150 Notices To Nestle, PepsiCo And More Over Misleading Ads & False Claims

FSSAI tightens enforcement against false wellness claims, serving notices to leading FMCG conglomerates, fast-food chains, and e-commerce platforms.

Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe Cracks Down: McDonald’s, and 12 Others Lose Licences Over Hygiene Violations

Maharashtra FDA suspended 13 food licences after inspections uncovered serious hygiene, storage, pest-control and food-safety violations across eateries.

From Risky to Safe: Sadak Suraksha Abhiyan Makes India’s Roads Secure Nationwide

Every year, over 1.7 lakh lives are lost as India’s roads reflect gaps in awareness and behavior, highlighting the urgent need for responsible driving and prevention.