FOOD REGULATION VIOLATIONS
Amazon and other US companies in crosshairs on warehouse safety
The warehouse sector has tripled in employment but doubled injury rates due to productivity targets, injuring workers like Keith Williams. The Warehouse Worker Protection Act seeks regulation. California fined Amazon $6 million for non-disclosure. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce opposes it. Emma Greenman supports state laws. Technology compounds workload while Amazon disputes having quotas and claims equitable management.
Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma recall drugs in US market: USFDA
Dr Reddy's Laboratories and Sun Pharma are recalling products in the US due to manufacturing issues, as per the latest USFDA Enforcement Report. Dr Reddy's is recalling insomnia and gout drugs, with 13,752 bottles of Eszopiclone tablets affected by failed impurities at their Bachupally plant. Sun Pharma is recalling 2,088 vials of Decitabine for Injection due to CGMP deviations at their Gujarat plant, prompting Class II recalls by both companies.
Warning letter: USFDA pulls up Sun Pharma for manufacturing issues at Dadra facility
"Your firm failed to clean, maintain, and, as appropriate for the nature of the drug, sanitise and/or sterilise equipment and utensils at appropriate intervals to prevent malfunctions or contamination that would alter the safety, identity, strength, quality, or purity of the drug product beyond the official or other established requirements," the USFDA said.
Food watchdog wants quick commerce companies to speed with caution
FSSAI officials have ramped up surprise audits at dark stores and D2C brands.
Lupin, Eugia recall products from US market: USFDA
Drugmakers Lupin and Aurobindo Pharma are recalling products from the American market due to manufacturing issues, as reported by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc, a US-based unit of Lupin, is specifically recalling 3,552 bottles of Cefixime for Oral Suspension (USP 200 mg/5 mL) because of "failed content uniformity specifications."
Dead mouse found in Ahmedabad eatery's sambar sparks outrage: Health officials respond
A customer found a dead mouse in sambar at an Ahmedabad eatery, sparking outrage on social media. This incident follows recent food safety concerns, including a human finger in ice cream and a dead mouse in Hershey’s syrup. The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) issued a notice to the restaurant, highlighting severe health violations. Food safety officer Bhavin Joshi urged local businesses to maintain strict hygiene to prevent such incidents.
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Human finger in ice cream: Food safety concerns keep quick commerce companies on their toes
Food safety concerns have intensified for quick commerce companies in recent weeks, particularly after a disturbing incident in Mumbai where a customer discovered a human thumb in their Zepto ice cream order. This incident has brought the issue under greater public scrutiny. Here's a look at the latest episodes in the quick-commerce space.
Ice cream nightmare highlights quick commerce's food safety issues
Food safety has become a concern in terms of quick commerce in recent weeks as a Mumbai customer found a human finger in Yummo brand ice-cream from Zepto. Walko Foods, the owner of Yummo, took the incident seriously and halted manufacturing at the third-party facility. A Blinkit facility in Hyderabad was also raided by food safety authorities.
Human finger fallout: Yummo ice cream off quick commerce shelves
Yummo products removed from Blinkit and Zepto after human finger found in Mumbai. Customer files police complaint. Walko Foods halts manufacturing at third-party facility. NIC brand products still available. Walko Foods raised $20 million from Jungle Ventures. Concerns over food safety with quick commerce platforms growing.
Paytm Bank slows down in Fastag lane; q-comm in soup over food safety
Happy Friday! Banks are gaining ground in the toll payments space as Paytm Payments Bank’s market share continues to plummet. This and more in today’s Morning Dispatch.
USFDA issues Form 483 with five observations to Torrent Pharma unit
Torrent Pharmaceuticals announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) issued a Form 483 with five observations after inspecting its manufacturing plant in Indrad, Gujarat, from June 3 to June 12. The inspection included a pre-approval inspection (PAI) and a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection. The company stated that there were no observations related to data integrity. Torrent Pharma plans to respond to the USFDA within the prescribed time frame and work closely with the agency to address the observations promptly.
Bad taste for ‘aam aadmi’: How adulterated mangoes pose fresh headache for regulators, consumers
The use of banned chemicals to ripen fruits is prevalent despite penalties and laws. The ball is in the food safety regulator’s court.
FSSAI says no permission given for sale of mother's milk; warns of action against violators
In the advisory issued to food safety commissioners of States and Union Territories (UTs), the watchdog has also advised that all such activities related to the commercialisation of human milk and its products should be immediately stopped.
Rameshwaram cafe in Hyderabad raided by food safety department; expired daal, curd found
The Hyderabad Food Safety Department raided Rameshwaram Cafe for using expired and unlabeled food items. The violations included 100 kg of Urad Dal, 10 kg of Nandini Curd, and eight litres of milk found expired. Additionally, improperly labelled raw rice, white lobia, and unlabeled Jaggery were seized. The cafe, known for its South Indian breakfast, recently expanded its Quick Service Restaurant chain to Hyderabad. The raid is part of the department's efforts to ensure food safety and hygiene standards at eateries.
81% of ad violations were on account of misleading claims in FY24: ASCI
ASCI examined 10,093 complaints and investigated 8299 advertisements. The majority of violations were on account of misleading claims at 81%, followed by ads that promoted harmful situations or products at 34% (the same ad can be processed for multiple objections).
Authorities inspect Everest & MDH units after ban on spices by Singapore & Hong Kong
Indian authorities address ethylene oxide bans on Everest and MDH. Spices Board mandates ETO testing, recalls products. Global ETO limits vary, supply chain and country-specific norms crucial for compliance.
Dr Reddy's, Sun Pharma, Aurobindo recall products in US
The company is also recalling another lot of sapropterin dihydrochloride for the same reason, it added. The USFDA said the drug maker initiated the Class I recall in the US on April 8 this year. As per the US health regulator, a Class I recall pertains to defective products that can cause serious health problems.
FSSAI warns traders, food businesses against use of calcium carbide for artificial fruit ripening during mango season
FSSAI has urged the Food Safety Departments of States and Union Territories to be vigilant and take stringent action against those violating these regulations. The authority emphasised that using calcium carbide, a hazardous chemical, poses significant health risks and contravenes the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, along with its associated rules and regulations.
Murthy & Kris want next govt to ease way for entrepreneurs
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy said no country has solved the problem of its poverty without encouraging its entrepreneurs. Gopalakrishnan said the new government at the centre must push for more public and private spending on research.
Why contaminated foods can easily enter your kitchen
Though India has a food regulator, the actions regulators abroad take on exported foods seem to get wider attention. There is a danger of trust deficit that needs urgent attention through better testing, penalties, and transparency.
USFDA issues Form 483 with 1 inspectional observation to Cipla's Kurkumbh unit
A routine current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) inspection was conducted by the USFDA at the company's manufacturing facility at Kurkumbh, Maharashtra from April 29, 2024, to May 8, 2024, Cipla said in a regulatory filing.
FSSAI calls reports of allowing 10x more MRL in herbs, spices as 'false and malicious'; says India has most 'stringent standards'
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has clarified that it allows 10 times more pesticide residue levels in herbs and spices, stating that it has one of the most stringent standards of Maximum Residue Levels (MRL) of pesticides. The MRLs of pesticides are fixed differently for different food commodities based on their risk assessments. India has registered over 295 pesticides, with 139 approved for use in spices alone.
Quality concerns may threaten over half of India’s spice exports: GTRI
GTRI highlighted concerns over $700 million India spice exports at risk due to regulatory actions in critical markets. Urgent actions are needed to prevent widespread rejection and ensure the integrity of Indian spice products.
Sebi nod for Awfis IPO; Byju's NCLT saga continues
The stock market regulator has greenlit coworking startup Awfis’ IPO plans. Details on this and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Let's know what we eat, drink
The food regulator is on its toes. But it needs to be proactive to set the norms that ensure safety and keep up with changing consumer taste and demands. These are no longer to be seen as 'first world' problems.
India has robust regulatory, safety framework for seafood units: Commerce min
MPEDA also enrols aquafarms to bolster the traceability system of aquaculture products and adhere to national and international regulatory provisions, including Seafood Import Monitoring Programme (SIMP) of the US.
Centre seeks more time to frame policy on online sale of medicines, Delhi High Court grants 'last opportunity'
A bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet PS Arora made clear that "if the draft policy is not prepared before the next date of hearing, this court will have no other option but to proceed ahead with the matter". The high court, which was hearing several petitions seeking a ban on the "illegal" sale of drugs online and challenging the draft rules published by the ministry to further amend the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, listed the matter for further hearing on July 8.
Sun Pharma recalls 55,000 bottles of generic drug from US market due to manufacturing norms violation
Sun Pharma is recalling 55,000 bottles of Febuxostat Tablets, in 40 mg and 80 mg strengths, from the American market due to manufacturing practice deviations caused by microbial contamination at their Dadra-based plant.
McDonald's cheese crackdown: Maharashtra to inspect global fast-food chains
Maharashtra, India, will conduct an inspection of all global fast-food chains for food regulation violations following a McDonald's crackdown. The state will check for misleading promotion of non-cheese items as cheese and will also inspect all McDonald's outlets in Maharashtra.
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