Maharashtra FDA restaurant order 2026: why food safety compliance must now be proven, not assumed

Maharashtra FDA restaurant order 2026: why food safety compliance must now be proven, not assumed

Food safety compliance Maharashtra FDA restaurant order 2026: why food safety compliance must now be proven, not assumed A new state-wide order shifts the burden from holding a licence to proving safety — through regular testing and proper records. Envirocare Labs  Â·  Food and water testing  Â·  6 min read The Maharashtra FDA (Food and…

FSSAI Food Claims Compliance Guide

FSSAI Food Claims Compliance Guide

FSSAI food claims compliance guide Can your claims survive an audit?What FSSAI actually allows “High in protein.” “No added sugar.” “Boosts immunity.” “100% Pure” “100% Natural” Every claim used is a promise, and under the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018, a promise you have to be able to prove. Envirocare Labs…

Can you prove every claim on your food label? Here’s what FSSAI rules require

Can you prove every claim on your food label? Here’s what FSSAI rules require

Can you prove every claim on your food label? Here’s what FSSAI rules require A “high protein” or “no added sugar” claim on a food label is a legal statement, not a marketing line. Under FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) rules, every nutrition claim, health claim, and allergen declaration must be backed by verifiable…

Your mandatory label checklist:14 things every packaged food item must have

Your mandatory label checklist:14 things every packaged food item must have

FSSAI compliance guide Your mandatory food nutritional labelling checklist:14 things every packaged food item must have A quick checklist for food business operators, startups and D2C brands so your pack carries everything which is mandatory abiding the law before it goes to print. Envirocare Labs · Food testing and FSSAI compliance · About 7 min…

Vegan Food Certification in India: What Every Food Business and Startup Should Know

Vegan Food Certification in India: What Every Food Business and Startup Should Know

Vegan food is one of the fastest-growing conversations in the Indian food industry. Startups, D2C brands, restaurants, exporters and established food companies are all exploring vegan products. One important point is often missed — vegan is not just a marketing word. It is a regulated claim. Under FSSAI’s vegan framework, a vegan food product must not…

Borewell Water Testing: A Complete Guide to Ensuring Safe and Compliant Groundwater Quality

Borewell Water Testing: A Complete Guide to Ensuring Safe and Compliant Groundwater Quality

Borewell Water Testing is essential because borewell water / groundwater is one of the most widely used sources of water in India, supplying homes, housing societies, farms, food businesses, construction sites, and industries. As it travels through layers of soil and rock, borewell water can easily pick up dissolved minerals, heavy metals, chemicals, and even…

India Proposes Ban on BPA & PFAS in Food Packaging — What It Means for the Industry

India Proposes Ban on BPA & PFAS in Food Packaging — What It Means for the Industry

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a major regulatory shift that could redefine food packaging safety in India. Through a draft amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018, FSSAI aims to prohibit the use of Bisphenol A (BPA) and Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) — two chemicals…

Latest BIS Methods for Vitamin Determination in Food Matrices

Latest BIS Methods for Vitamin Determination in Food Matrices

Vitamins are essential micronutrients that play a crucial role in maintaining normal metabolism, growth, and overall health. Since the human body cannot synthesize most vitamins in adequate amounts, they must be obtained from dietary sources. Ensuring accurate vitamin quantification in foods is vital for nutritional labeling, dietary assessment, and regulatory compliance. To strengthen India’s analytical…

FSSAI’s 2025 Amendment on Nutrition Labelling: What It Means for Single-Ingredient Foods with Envirocare Labs

FSSAI’s 2025 Amendment on Nutrition Labelling: What It Means for Single-Ingredient Foods with Envirocare Labs

On 09 September 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued Version VIII of the Labelling & Display Regulations. This amendment is a turning point in India’s food compliance landscape, with a strong emphasis on Nutrition Labelling for single-ingredient foods. At Envirocare Labs, we recognize how this change enhances consumer transparency while…

Adulteration in Spices: FSSAI’s October’25 Enforcement Drive and How Envirocare Can Help

Adulteration in Spices: FSSAI’s October’25 Enforcement Drive and How Envirocare Can Help

Adulteration in spices has emerged as a serious concern in India’s food supply chain, impacting both consumer health and the credibility of the spice trade. To address this growing issue, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced a nationwide enforcement drive on spices, scheduled from 1st to 31st October 2025. This…

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