HealthPhoto: NDTVFood Sample Testing Triples in a Decade, Failure Rate Declines
Food sample testing by Indian authorities has tripled over the past decade, rising from 72,499 samples in FY16 to a much higher number by FY26. Despite this increase, the failure rate of food products has fallen significantly from 22.3% in FY16. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has recently issued notices to companies like Zydus Wellness and Nestle India over unsubstantiated health claims in their products, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny.
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