FSSAI Regulation

FSSAI drafts the Food Safety and Standards (Recovery and Distribution of Surplus Food) Regulations, 2017

By |July 5th, 2017|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on FSSAI drafts the Food Safety and Standards (Recovery and Distribution of Surplus Food) Regulations, 2017

The FSSAI has drafted the Food Safety and Standards (Recovery and distribution of surplus food) Regulations, 2017 and has invited comments, views and suggestions stakeholders with 60 days from 20 June 2017.

Chapter I of these regulations defines the following terms

Surplus Foods means any leftover unused portions of safe food that have not been served to […]

FSSAI restricts use of Heme Iron in food, officers to keep strict vigilance

By |June 7th, 2017|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on FSSAI restricts use of Heme Iron in food, officers to keep strict vigilance

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in its recent notice, has issued direction regarding the restriction on use of Heme Iron as a source of Iron (Fe). FSSAI have directed all food safety commissioners of states and union territories to keep strict vigilance and enforce it on the same.

Under the Food […]

FSSAI has expanded its additive list

By |May 10th, 2017|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on FSSAI has expanded its additive list

The Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a new set of additives, expanding its previous list. The draft includes additional additives like beverage whiteners, spreads, sweeteners, herbs, spice extracts, etc.

The apex food regulator has come up with a draft notification on additional additives to be included in the prevailing list of […]

Regulations for Special Dietary Food by FSSAI

By |May 3rd, 2017|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on Regulations for Special Dietary Food by FSSAI

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed a Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2017 relating to Special Dietary Food.                                               […]

FAQs Food Import Clearance Process for Importers by FSSAI

By |February 15th, 2017|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on FAQs Food Import Clearance Process for Importers by FSSAI

Who is an Authorised Officer? 

FAQs of Food Import Clearance Process for importers Authorised Officer (AO) is appointed by CEO, FSSAI for the purpose of performing all the functions required for Food Import Clearance under section 25 of the Act. 

What are the pre-requisites for importing food into India?

Import-Export Code from DGFT and Import License […]

FSSAI drafts guidelines for operations of E-Commerce Food Business Operators

By |February 15th, 2017|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on FSSAI drafts guidelines for operations of E-Commerce Food Business Operators

Through an order issued on 2 February 2017 the FSSAI has drafted guidelines that will help e-commerce FBOs regulate their food businesses. All online e-commerce activities will be carried out under these draft guidelines and FBOs running e-commerce businesses online will have to comply with.  The FSSAI has given definitions the business models that […]

FSSAI issues advisory regarding reduction of contamination of food with PAH

By |February 1st, 2017|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on FSSAI issues advisory regarding reduction of contamination of food with PAH

FSSAI issued a Code of Practice for the reduction of contamination of food with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) from smoking and direct drying processes.

According to the advisory issued by the apex food regulator, the commissioners were advised to sensitize the stakeholders about minimizing the contamination taking place during such an act.

The advisory stated that […]

Standards for complementary foods for older infants and young children by FSSAI

By |January 25th, 2017|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on Standards for complementary foods for older infants and young children by FSSAI

The FSSAI has drafted standards for Complementary Foods for Older Infants and Young Children and release it on 17th Jan, 2017. This time FSSAI also seeks public views and suggestion which should reach the FSSAI office within 60 days. FSSAI has proposed changes in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) […]

FSSAI issues draft on Milk Protein Concentrate and Whey Protein Concentrate

By |January 24th, 2017|News Flash|Comments Off on FSSAI issues draft on Milk Protein Concentrate and Whey Protein Concentrate

The FSSAI has drafted standards for Milk Protein Concentrate and Whey Protein Concentrate which were uploaded on the website on 16 January 2016. The FSSAI has asked for comments, views and suggestions for the same within 60 days from the above-mentioned date.

The proposed additions have been made in the Food Safety and Standards

(Food Products […]

FSSAI regulation for Milk and its packaging

By |January 18th, 2017|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on FSSAI regulation for Milk and its packaging

Milk has been an important human nutrient source for a thousand years. Milk is a complete balanced food that provides complete nutrition in a balanced proportion and is rich in fats, milk proteins, vitamins and minerals. However, the safety of milk has always been challenged due to illegal use of preservatives and adulterants such […]