Mint Explainer: Why FSSAI’s new digital food recall portal is a big shift for consumer safety
Mint·2h ago·Positivity
What Happened
India's FSSAI launched a digital 'Food Recall' portal in March 2026, replacing manual paper-based tracking with real-time cloud-based monitoring. Integrated into FoSCoS licensing system, each recall receives unique identification for digital tracking and public access. The shift aims to reduce delays between identifying food safety hazards and product removal, addressing issues exposed by past incidents like Maggi noodles recall.
Key Entities
FSSAIFood Recall PortalFoSCoSIndiaFood Safety and Standards Authority of IndiaMaggi noodlesDigital tracking