Fake Milk Industry Evolves as Counterfeit Dairy Surges
India’s dairy sector is facing a growing challenge from counterfeit and adulterated products as fraudsters increasingly target high-volume dairy categories such as milk, ghee, khoya, paneer, and cheese. According to the ASPA-CRISIL State of Counterfeiting in India report, reported counterfeiting incidents across India increased 2.5 times to 187 cases in 2025 compared with 2018, with…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Cheap Milk Entering Bengaluru
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified action against the supply of low-cost milk entering Bengaluru through informal and potentially non-compliant channels, amid concerns over food safety and quality standards. Authorities have launched inspections and enforcement measures targeting milk being transported into the city at unusually low prices, raising suspicions about…
Karnataka HC Backs Probe Into Doctor’s Viral Food Reel
The Karnataka High Court has permitted an investigation into a doctor who posted a viral social media reel alleging the presence of harmful substances in food products, observing that public communication by professionals must be responsible and supported by evidence. During the hearing, the Court remarked that individuals cannot “generate panic like this” through social…
FSSAI Flags Param Dairy, Bikanervala Over Complaints
India’s food safety regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued notices to Param Dairy Limited and Bikanervala as part of a wider enforcement drive against food business operators for alleged violations related to food safety, labelling, branding, and consumer complaints. Param Dairy was served a notice following allegations of fungal…
825 Kg Adulterated Paneer Seized in Hyderabad
In a major food safety enforcement action, authorities in Hyderabad seized 825 kg of adulterated paneer during inspections aimed at curbing the sale of unsafe dairy products in the city. The paneer was found to be unfit for human consumption, raising serious concerns about food safety and public health. The seizure forms part of an…
FDA Suspends Dairy Licence After Food Poisoning Probe
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the retail licence of Guru Nanak Dairy in Pune following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to malai pedas sold by the establishment. The action came after members of three families from a housing society in Wadgaon Sheri reportedly developed symptoms including vomiting, diarrhoea, and nausea…
Mumbai Influencer Held in Dairy Extortion Case
A Mumbai-based social media influencer has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort money from a dairy business owner by threatening reputational damage through defamatory online content. According to police investigations, Randeep Singh Gujral, known on Instagram as “turbanmirchie” with nearly 400,000 followers, allegedly uploaded a reel on June 7 claiming that worms were found…
Front-of-Pack Labels Gain Momentum in India
India’s ongoing debate over Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling (FOPNL) is gaining renewed attention as policymakers, public health experts, and industry stakeholders discuss the role of clearer food labels in protecting consumer health. Front-of-pack labelling refers to simplified nutrition information displayed prominently on packaged foods to help consumers quickly identify products high in sugar, salt, saturated fat,…
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Triggers Wider Cheese Recall
A deadly multi-state listeria outbreak in the United States has prompted an expanded recall of all cheese products manufactured by Maryland-based dairy processor Clover Hill Dairy. According to U.S. health authorities, the outbreak has been linked to 9 confirmed listeria cases, 8 hospitalizations, and 1 death across multiple states. Following the investigation, Clover Hill Dairy…
FSSAI Cracks Down on Misleading Health Claims
India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued notices to eight food business operators for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims that may violate provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The action is part of FSSAI’s ongoing efforts to strengthen transparency in…