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Samosa, pakoras in newspaper may be risky
Published 7 June 2026 ยท india
Synopsis India's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has reissued a stern warning against using newspapers for wrapping, serving, or storing food like samosa and vada pavs
Synopsis India's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has reissued a stern warning against using newspapers for wrapping, serving, or storing food like samosa and vada pavs.. This practice exposes consumers to toxic chemicals and heavy metals from printing ink, as well as contaminants from handling. Authorities are urging all food businesses, from street vendors to restaurants, to cease this unsafe tradition and opt for approved food-grade packaging.
Published: June 7, 2026 โข 12:35 PM IST ยท Updated: June 7, 2026 โข 8:05 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis India's food safety regulator, FSSAI, has reissued a stern warning against using newspapers for wrapping, serving, or storing food like samosa and vada pavs..
This practice exposes consumers to toxic chemicals and heavy metals from printing ink, as well as contaminants from handling.
Authorities are urging all food businesses, from street vendors to restaurants, to cease this unsafe tradition and opt for approved food-grade packaging.