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‘Our mistake’: The Whole Truth CEO on ‘No added sugar’ label change delay

Shashank Mehta, co-founder and CEO of The Whole Truth, clarifies on the 'No added sugar' label row.
Updated on May 27, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Social media users booked for ‘defamatory posts’ on FSSAI

According to the police, they received a complaint from an FSSAI representative last month flagging the circulation of the organisation’s official documents. (Representative photo)
Published on Apr 03, 2026 05:00 am IST

FDA shuts VN Desai Hospital canteen over hygiene lapses, expired licence

FDA shuts VN Desai Hospital canteen over hygiene lapses, expired licence
Published on Jan 10, 2026 06:24 am IST

Delhi CM lays foundation stone of Atal Canteen in Sanjay Basti

The CM said that all poor households will be provided pucca homes equipped with toilets, kitchens and LPG connections. (PTI)
Published on Nov 22, 2025 03:54 am IST

Delhi HC allows JTNL to continue selling ‘ORSL’ pending FSSAI review

A bench led by justice Sachin Datta allowed the sale after JTNL agreed to submit a representation challenging the ban within a week.
Published on Oct 26, 2025 10:36 am IST

Bhog scheme to be rolled out in five Shimla temples

Bhog certificate is given to religious places by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Its main objective is to ensure hygiene, safety and quality of prasad or food being served to devotees. (HT Representative)
Published on Aug 06, 2025 09:00 am IST

Caterpillar found in salad at Gurugram restaurant, samples sent for testing

The complainants do not want to take further action in the matter,
Updated on Jun 12, 2025 12:53 am IST

FSSAI Recruitment 2025: Registration for 33 Administrative Officer & other posts

FSSAI Recruitment 2025: Registration for 33 Administrative Officer & other posts
Published on Apr 13, 2025 02:12 pm IST

Adulteration of milk-based products on the rise in Chandigarh

Samples of nearly 22% of various milk based products were found be non-conforming in 2024-25. (File)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:16 am IST

Hyderabad restaurant slammed for serving used leftover onions and chutneyes

The disclaimer stated that the post’s content was based on observations at the time of recording.
Published on Jan 16, 2025 11:02 am IST

CBI chargesheets 5, including FSSAI asst director, in corruption case

CBI chargesheets 5, including FSSAI asst director, in corruption case
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 10:44 pm IST

Viral video raises alarming concerns over cafe hygiene standards in Hyderabad

The Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana, shared the images
Published on Dec 21, 2024 01:05 pm IST

FSSAI crackdown on ‘A1 or A2’ milk product ads

FSSAI crackdown on ‘A1 or A2’ milk product ads
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 07:10 am IST

Para-athlete handed 12 month ban, blames contaminated supplement

The whey protein she was consuming was found to be contaminated. (HT)
Updated on Aug 23, 2024 06:30 am IST

FSSAI and the path ahead for food safety regulation

A strong food safety ecosystem can only be built on the foundation of strong food policies and standards. (Photo by Sushil Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Jul 25, 2024 09:05 pm IST

FSSAI cracks down on protein supplements over health risks and misleading claims

Nearly 70% of India's 36 most popular protein powders displayed wrong information, with some brands offering only half of what they claim. (Unsplash)
Published on Jun 30, 2024 04:46 pm IST

FSSAI suspends licence of Fortune Dairy after human finger found in ice cream

A 26-year-old doctor from Malad West alleged that he found a severed human finger in his ice cream
Updated on Jun 17, 2024 07:23 am IST

Human finger in ice cream: FSSAI, FDA inspect manufacturing units

A police complaint was filed by a Mumbai-based doctor for allegedly finding a piece of human finger in the ice cream cone he ordered via a quick commerce platform. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 11:01 am IST

World Food Safety Day: DU & FSSAI collab; students hope canteens will improve

Students are welcoming the collaboration between DU and FSSAI, under the latter's outreach programme, Eat Right Campus.
Published on Jun 07, 2024 06:00 am IST

World Food Safety Day 2024: Best cooking and storage practices to know

Every year, World Food Safety Day is observed on June 7.
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 09:54 am IST

FSSAI warns against sale of human milk and products in India: ‘Not permitted’

FSSAI prohibits commercialization of mother's milk in country
Published on May 26, 2024 09:12 am IST

FSSAI finds no traces of ethylene oxide in MDH, Everest samples: Report

A man buys packets of MDH spices at a store in Amritsar.
Updated on May 21, 2024 07:49 pm IST

Bribery case: CBI recovers 1.42 cr in cash, gold biscuits

HT Image
Updated on May 08, 2024 07:14 am IST

FSSAI responds to reports on high pesticide residue in Indian herbs, spices

Boxes of Everest fish curry masala are stacked on the shelf of a shop at a market in Srinagar.
Updated on May 05, 2024 02:47 pm IST

FSSAI to check quality of spices, herbs this year

New Delhi, India - Nov. 21, 2016: A view of whole sale Khari Baoli Market after Demonisation 1000rs and 500rs Indian currency, according to the shopkeeper 20% selling their products spices, nuts, herbs and food products like rice and tea. in market. ,in New Delhi, India, on Monday, November 21, 2016. (Photo by Raj K Raj/ Hindustan Times) (Raj K Raj/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 06:40 am IST

Gurugram cafe mouth freshener case: What is 'dry ice'? Why is it dangerous?

People were screaming and vomiting after consuming dry ice contaminated mouth freshener.
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 03:53 pm IST

Meet the new crop of India’s single malt whisky makers

Vicky Chand at his distillery in KhatKhati, Assam
Published on Jan 27, 2024 02:26 pm IST

Lesser trans fat, more health benefits! Experts hail new move

Health experts feel youngsters have been consuming a lot of trans fat of late, in the form of burgers, pizzas, bakery products etc.
Published on Jan 08, 2021 05:40 pm IST

With the Eat Right India movement, we seek to secure a healthy future

Food systems around the world are delivering unhealthy diets, raising the risk of death and disease, malnutrition, and rising obesity. Building a world where safe and nutritious food is available for everyone and everywhere requires transformation of the food systems
Updated on Jan 02, 2020 08:07 pm IST