Nearly 18% Of Food Samples Fail FSSAI Standards In Nine Years
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested over 2.23 lakh food samples in FY26, with 40,000 found non-conforming. Across the period shown, the number of samples tested increased from 72,000 in FY16 to 2.24 lakh in FY26, while non-conforming samples also rose.
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Nearly 18% Of Food Samples Fail FSSAI Standards In Nine YearsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) tested over 2.23 lakh food samples in FY26, with 40,000 found non-conforming. Across the period shown, the number of samples tested increased from 72,000 in FY16 to 2.24 lakh in FY26, while non-conforming samples also rose. -
Uttar Pradesh Records Highest Share Of Failed Food Samples In FY26Uttar Pradesh accounted for 51.7% of non-conforming food samples detected in FY26, the highest share among the states highlighted. Haryana followed at 31%, while Rajasthan recorded 26.5% and Jharkhand 27.8%. The figures show substantial variation in the share of samples that failed prescribed standards across states.
