Food Industry News and FSSAI Updates
6 Jan 2026
FSSAI Introduces Stricter Scientific Review for New Food Products: What It Means for Food Businesses
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will mandate scientific evidence for approval of new food products from January 1, 2026. Applications must include nutritional, safety, and toxicological data based on Indian consumption patterns. Existing products will not be re-reviewed unless a new safety assessment is requested.

Food Industry News and FSSAI Updates
29 Dec 2025
Gig workers announce a nationwide strike on December 31, which may disrupt New Year’s Eve food delivery and online shopping services across India.
Major food delivery and quick-commerce platforms including Swiggy, Zomato, Zepto, Blinkit, Instamart, along with major e-commerce players such as Amazon and Flipkart, may face delivery disruptions on New Year’s Eve due to the nationwide gig workers’ strike announced for December 31.

Food Industry News and FSSAI Updates
22 Dec 2025
FSSAI Notifies New Scheme of Testing for Packaged Drinking Water & Mineral Water
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released an important regulatory update concerning Packaged Drinking Water and Mineral Water in India. The notification outlines new rigorous water testing compliance aimed at ensuring safety and quality standards for consumers.

Food Industry News and FSSAI Updates
22 Dec 2025
FSSAI Issues Revised List of Notified Laboratories for Fortified Rice Testing
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an official update regarding testing of fortificants in Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK), and Vitamin–Mineral Premix.

Food Industry News and FSSAI Updates
22 Dec 2025
FSSAI Dismisses Cancer Claims on Eggs, Confirms Safety for Consumers
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an official clarification regarding the safety of eggs available in the Indian market. The authority addressed recent concerns and misinformation related to egg consumption and public health which were gone viral in social media.






