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Regulatory UpdateFDA revokes Orange B, proposes end for Citrus Red No. 2
The FDA revoked Orange B and proposed removing Citrus Red No. 2, two petroleum-based color additives rarely used in food. No pantry check needed.
Consumer ExplainerHow much sugar sits in a typical Indian day—and where to find it on packs
Learn to read ingredient lists, nutrition panels, and serving sizes to track added sugar in biscuits, chai, sauces, and snacks against WHO free-sugar
Regulatory UpdateParliamentary panel wants sugar labels on packs—here's what exists today
A parliamentary panel in India has recommended front-of-pack sugar labels, but no regulator has set a timeline or format. Here's how to read sugar content on
Grocery GuideMustard, groundnut, sunflower: reading Indian oil shelves by fat type
FSSAI mandates fat labels but does not rank cooking oils. Compare mustard, groundnut, sunflower, and coconut by unsaturated-to-saturated ratio and smoke
Grocery GuideFour olive oil grades sit on Indian shelves—which one cooks best?
FSSAI requires four olive oil grades—extra virgin, virgin, refined, pomace—on Indian bottles. Each has a different smoke point and cooking fit.
Regulatory UpdateFSSAI bans 'energy drink' label—companies have 90 days
FSSAI ordered Pepsi, Red Bull, and Monster to remove 'energy drink' labels within 90 days, but has not disclosed the reasoning or alternative terms.
Regulatory UpdateIndian panel recommends front-of-pack sugar labels—FSSAI has not replied
A parliamentary panel urged FSSAI to mandate front-of-pack sugar labels on Indian packaged foods, but no regulator has set a timeline, format, or compliance
Food RecallEgg-linked Salmonella sickens 98 since November—brand still unconfirmed
FDA confirms 98 Salmonella cases across 17 states linked to eggs since November, but has not yet identified which brand or products to avoid.
Label DecoderDoes Kissan contain too much salt? Here's how to check the pack yourself
No Kissan salt alert exists, but FSSAI and FDA label rules let you check sodium yourself. Learn the two Nutrition Facts fields that define high-sodium
Food RecallGraham's Family Dairy recalls semi-skimmed milk for penicillin risk
Graham's Family Dairy recalled semi-skimmed milk for penicillin contamination, but batch codes are not yet public. What to do if you have it at home.
Regulatory UpdateFSSAI issued notices to Ferrero, Marico, and 12 other brands for health claims
FSSAI issued notices to Ferrero, Marico, and 12+ brands for misleading health claims on paneer, spreads, and energy drinks. How to read your packs with the
Food RecallPepsiCo recalls Doritos Chilli Heatwave for undeclared milk allergen
PepsiCo recalled Doritos Chilli Heatwave for undeclared milk allergen. If you have a dairy allergy, check your packs and return affected products immediately.
Label DecoderStaffing headlines don't change FDA label rules—here's what does
FDA and USDA staffing news doesn't change label rules or identify unsafe products. Learn which official alerts and regulatory updates actually affect your
Label DecoderFDA admits it cannot define 'ultraprocessed'—so check these lines instead
The FDA's acting food head says defining ultraprocessed foods is too complex, but three required label fields—ingredient order, additive count, and nutrient
Consumer ExplainerYour protein powder tastes bland. Before you flavor it, check these label lines.
Before adding flavor drops or syrups to protein powder, check their ingredient lists for added sugars, artificial sweeteners, and undisclosed allergens.
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