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Food and product news.
Updates on food, product labels and public health, with the original sources and what they mean for everyday shopping in India.
Campaign · 15 October 2026
Global Handwashing Day 2026 puts soap and water first
The 15 October campaign focuses on access and everyday habits. It does not endorse a particular handwash brand.
Read the reportPreview · 15 October 2026
World Food Day 2026: what “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” means
A preview of FAO’s 16 October campaign, with a practical question for your next food shop.
Read the reportGlobal guidance · 15 October 2026
WHO issues its first global guidelines on obesity care for children and teens
The 7 October guidance centres on structured, age-appropriate care and family support, rather than product shortcuts.
Read the reportIndia · 15 October 2026
FSSAI and BMC hold another street-food hygiene session in Mumbai
The 30 September Andheri session covered food handling and hygiene. Training is not a safety guarantee for every stall.
Read the reportGlobal context · 15 October 2026
Americas adopt a food safety strategy focused on prevention
PAHO’s 30 September strategy covers surveillance, laboratory capacity and cooperation. It is a regional policy, not an Indian rule.
Read the reportIndia advisory · 15 October 2026
FSSAI asks states to step up food checks before Navratri and Diwali
A 29 September advisory calls for targeted inspections and sampling of foods in high festive demand.
Read the reportEffective 1 April 2027 · 15 October 2026
FSSAI updates vegan import certification, effective April 2027
The September notification introduces a specified certificate for imported products applying for vegan logo endorsement.
Read the reportCourt record · 15 October 2026
Front-of-pack label case: what the 28 September court order records
The Supreme Court recorded that arguments concluded and judgment was reserved. That order is not a final label rollout notice.
Read the reportDraft proposal · 15 October 2026
FSSAI proposes restricting the paneer name to milk-derived products
The 24 September announcement describes a draft naming amendment, not a final ban on plant-based foods.
Read the reportEffective 1 April 2027 · 15 October 2026
FSSAI notifies laboratory analysis changes for April 2027
The September amendment covers methods and reporting timelines for regulatory and import samples.
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