UP Egg Rule 2026: Date Stamping Mandatory from April 1, Impact on Consumers and Sellers

Effective April 1, 2026, the Uttar Pradesh government has implemented a major food safety reform requiring every egg sold in the state to carry both a laying date and an expiry date. This rule applies to loose eggs in open markets as well as packaged trays. The regulation is enforced by the Food Safety and … Read more

Bharat Nutrition Revolution 2026: India’s Shift Toward Local Superfoods and Preventive Health

India is witnessing a significant shift in how nutrition is perceived and practiced. At the NXT Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, the concept of the “Bharat Nutrition Revolution” emerged as a powerful national movement. This initiative, driven by health experts and policymakers, aims to transform India’s dietary habits – moving away from ultra-processed global … Read more

Fast Food and Diabetes in India: What the 2026 FADIS Study Reveals

A major 2026 study titled the Fast-food Attributed Diabetes Index Study (FADIS), published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, has revealed a strong link between fast-food consumption and rising diabetes cases in India, especially in southern states. The findings highlight how changing food habits and urban lifestyles are directly impacting public health. This FADIS … Read more

Tirumala’s ₹23 Crore Food Testing Lab: Setting New Standards for Temple Food Safety in India

Tirumala has always been known for its famous Srivari Laddu and the massive Annaprasadam served to lakhs of devotees every day. Now, there is something new that makes this food even safer. A ₹23 crore state-of-the-art food testing laboratory has been inaugurated at Tirumala in March 2026, setting a new benchmark for food safety in … Read more

Front-of-Pack Labelling (FOPL) in India 2026: Supreme Court Push, FSSAI Delay and What It Means for Consumers

Should food labels inform you or warn you? That is the question at the center of a big debate happening right now in India. The Supreme Court is pushing hard for clear food labels, but the food industry and health experts cannot agree on what those labels should look like. Here is what is happening … Read more

World Dietetics Day 2026: Focus Shifts to Obesity Control and Metabolic Health in India

January 10, 2026, marked World Dietetics Day, and this year the focus was firmly on a problem that’s touching more and more Indian households – rising obesity and its impact on metabolic health. The Indian Dietetic Association led nationwide campaigns, bringing together hospitals, clinics, and public health institutions to push for nutrition practices rooted in … Read more