Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item Titled "Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort Cries for attention appearing in ‘The Siasat Daily’ dated 25 May 2025". The application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled “Neglected Katora Houz in Hyderabad’s …
Review of the Midday Meal (MDM) scheme on Wednesday turned into a free discussion on some important decisions to strengthen the quality and hygiene aspect of the programme. It was decided that MDM would follow the guidelines of Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). Established under Food Safety …
The Odisha High Court on Friday issued notice to the Central government in response to an amended PIL seeking prohibition in manufacture, sale and marketing of smokeless tobacco products such as gutka, zarda, pan masala, khaini, gudakhu which contains nicotine that causes cancer. A Division Bench of the High Court …
The Odisha High Court today issued notice to the Centre in response to a PIL seeking prohibition on manufacture, sale and marketing of smokeless tobacco products like gutkha, zarda, pan masala, khaini and gudakhu which contain harmful nicotine. A division bench of Justice Pradeep K Mohanty and Justice S K …
Common nutritional supplement milk you take may not be all that nutritious as majority of samples of milk supplied across the country failed to meet the food safety and standard norms. The Centre on Tuesday dished out this startling fact about the health of milk supplied both loose or in …
The single bench of the Karnataka High Court circuit bench in Dharwad, headed by Justice B S Patil on Tuesday upheld the Karnataka government's decision to ban the manufacture and sale of gutkha in the state. The court quashed the interim plea filed by gutkha companies seeking a stay on …
Notification of Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) second amendment Regulations, 2013 (relating to transfatty acid, etc.).
The High Court Circuit Bench, Dharwad upheld the State government’s ban on gutka by quashing an interim plea filed by gutka companies on Tuesday. An interim plea had been filed by Ghodawat Pan Masala and three other gutka manufacturing companies, which challenged the State government’s order to impose a ban …
Judgement of the High Court of Madhya Pradesh on the use of PET bottles dated 26/06/2013 in the matter of Prani Mitra Samiti vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh. Original Source: http://www.legalcrystal.com/judgements/description/1043501
Health authorities to initiate legal action against Sangrur shopkeepers A large number of powdered food supplements, promising rapid body growth, are being sold in every part of the state. The district health authorities recently collected six samples of such products procured from shops situated at Sunam, Dhuri and Dirba in …
The Karnataka government on Friday announced the ban on the manufacture, storage, sale and distribution of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine, as ingredients in the interest of public health in the State. An order dated May 30, Office of the Food Safety Commissioner stated that Section 92 …
Just ahead of World No Tobacco Day (on Friday), the State government issued a formal notification to implement the ban on manufacture, sale, storage, and distribution of gutka and pan masala in the State. Chief Minister Jayalalithaa made an announcement on the floor of the Assembly during the budget session …
These regulations may be called the Food Safety and Standards (Food Import) Regulations, 2012. They shall come into force from such date as may be notified by the Food Authority by publication in the Official Gazette.
Joining several other States, Tamil Nadu on Wednesday announced a ban on gutka and pan masala. The ban on the manufacture, storage and sale of the carcinogenic chewable forms of tobacco led a host of announcements Chief Minister Jayalalithaa made in the Assembly pertaining to the health sector. The State …
The Supreme Court on Friday warned states and Union Territories that they may face contempt action if they failed to file compliance reports on gutkha ban within six weeks. "We are giving clear warning to the governments. We will initiate suo motu contempt proceedings against them if they fail to …
This controversial Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India (BRAI) bill has been introduced in the Lok Sabha amid huge protests by opposition parties. It has been in controversy due to its proposal of an easy single window approval mechanism for GM crops in India. A Bill to promote the safe use …
Judgement of the High Court of Delhi in the matter of Marico Limited Vs Adani Wilmar Ltd dated 18/04/2013 regarding disparagement of Saffola in television commercials and print advertisements issued by the defendant (Adani Wilmar Ltd) by making patently false, unsubstantiated and misleading claims and statements in respect of Fortune …
New Delhi: To enhance accountability for those in food business, Delhi government is all set to make it mandatory for them to seek registration, procure a licence from the department or face penalty. According to the proposed policy, any food vendor, inclusive of roadside eateries, restaurants, hotels and food processors, …
Goalpara, April 5: Along with the state of Assam, the manufacture, storage, sale, transportation, display or the distribution of Guthka and Pan masala, containing tobacco or nicotine as ingredients by whatsoever name it is available in the market, is prohibited for a period of one year in the district. This …
New Delhi: The government has provided a back-door entry for contractors and the food industry to corner the lucrative ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) food supply budget through the National Food Security Bill — a move that had seen controversy earlier too but could now become part of the law …
