Archive · 2 Oct 2025
FSSAI Directs States to Ramp Up Food Safety Surveillance
The FSSAI, the food safety regulator in India, has told states to be extra careful about food safety during the upcoming festivals.
They want states to check milk products like ghee and paneer, and also spices, to make sure they're safe and meet quality standards.
This means more inspections and testing.
States must submit reports by specific dates.
The goal is to prevent people from getting sick from unsafe food.
FSSAI has directed states to increase food safety surveillance.
The focus is on milk products, spices, and their manufacturing units.
Increased surveillance aims to protect public health during festivals.
States must submit data on inspections, sampling, and outcomes.
Surveillance to include spice manufacturing units and 13 specific spices.
- Who
- FSSAI
- What
- Directed states to increase food safety surveillance, especially for milk products and spices.
- When
- October 2025 (Directive issued). Surveillance ongoing during festive season.
- Where
- Nationwide; focusing on identified hotspots and spice manufacturing units.
- Why
- To safeguard public health during the festive season and ensure food safety standards.
Consumers
Manufacturers
Safety Standards
Consumers
Consumers want stringent checks to ensure food safety during festivals
Manufacturers
Manufacturers may face increased compliance costs and inspection burdens.
- Organization
- Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI)
- Action
- Directed states to increase food safety surveillance
- Target
- Milk and milk products, Spices
- Focus
- Festive season and Spice Manufacturing Units
- Reporting Deadline
- November 15 (milk); November 20 (spices)
Sources
Delhi Govt steps up food safety raids to curb adulteration ahead of festive season
Delhi Police seize 1,600 kg of fake ghee; 6 arrested in festive season crackdown
Delhi Police Seize 693 Kg Of Illegal Firecrackers, Arrest One Accused In Matiala Village Raid