GENERAL
Indian Railways Levies ₹5.13 Cr Fines Over Food Quality Violations
Indian Railways has imposed fines totalling ₹5.13 crore over food quality and hygiene violations during the last three years, besides issuing 54 show-cause notices. Contracts and licences of six catering entities have also been terminated or debarred for violations, as the national transporter steps up monitoring of food served to passengers. Food quality monitored Indian […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 8, 2026
GENERAL
FSSAI Issues 9 Notices To Instamart Over Alleged Food Safety Violations
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints alleging violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The notices stem from complaints related to the delivery of allegedly contaminated and damaged food products, improper storage and handling practices, incorrect FSSAI licence details, […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jul 11, 2026
GENERAL
Beyond The Laddu Row: TTD’s Bid To Create New Food Safety Standards
In a landmark move that could redefine food safety standards across India’s religious institutions, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has partnered with the CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI), Mysuru, to introduce scientific protocols into the preparation, storage, testing and distribution of Srivari Prasadams. The collaboration, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jun 16, 2026
