New Delhi, April 17 -- India's food safety regulator has moved food recalls from paper trails to real-time digital tracking.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a dedicated "Food Recall" portal in March 2026, integrated into its FoSCoS licensing system, creating a centralized cloud-based hub to track recalled products.

The shift comes after high-profile recall episodes - from Maggi noodles in 2015 to recent concerns over spices and protein supplements - exposed the delays and opacity in manual systems.

The new framework aims to significantly reduce the time between identifying a food safety hazard and removing the product from the market.

Mint explains.

What is the new digital food recall system?

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