FSSAI: Direction to all notified laboratories regarding testing of pesticide in Tea samples
On 4th March 2024, FSSAI directed all notified laboratories to test the following pesticides in tea sample: a) Cypermethrin b)Acephate c)Imidacloprid […]
Regulatory Updates
FSSAI: Order on usage of the term ors along with brand names
On 2nd Feb 2024, FSSAI published an order w.r.t to the usage of the term “ORS” along with brand names.
FSSAI: Introducing the Provision in FoSCoS to file Updated/Revised Annual Return order
On the 8th of January 2024, FSSAI introduced the provision in FoSCoS to file updated/revised Annual Returns. The provision to update/revise the Annual
FSSAI: QR code on test reports issued for Fortified rice (FR), Fortified Rice kernel (FRK) & Vitamin Premix for FRK
On 14 December 2023, Fssai ordered a QR code on the test report issued for Fortified rice(FR), Fortified Rice Kernel(FRK) and
Extension of Compliance Timeline for Pan Masala Warning Statement
On 7 December 2023, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a notification extending the time period
FSSAI: Direction to all notified laboratories to test banned pesticides in Tea
On 4th December 2023, FSSAI directed all Laboratories to test the 20 banned pesticides specified for Tea. The extraneous MRL for
FSSAI: Ease of doing business – Streamlining the procedure for reactivation of Auto-Rejected Licensing/Registration Applications due to non-response to the queries of license/registration authority within the specified timeline
On 5th December 2023, FSSAI released an order to streamline the procedure for auto-rejected applications due to non-response to the queries
FSSAI: Use of Steviol glycoside (stevia) in ‘cocoa and chocolate products’ and ‘imitation chocolate’
On 28th Nov 2023, issued a letter regarding the use of Steviol glycoside (stevia) in ‘cocoa and chocolate products’ and
FSSAI to conduct market surveillance to check the adulteration of Cassia (Taj) in Cinnamon (Dalchini) and misbranding of such products
On 28th November 2023, FSSAI requested the Commissioners of Food Safety of States/UTs and the Central Licensing Authorities of FSSAI
FSSAI: Rectifiable labelling information for imported food consignments
On 28th November 2023, FSSAI ordered Rectifiable labelling information for imported food consignments. All labelling deficiencies on imported food consignment may
FSSAI to monitor the sale of fresh fruit and vegetables, for the presence of pesticide residues, non-permitted wax coating, non-permitted artificial ripener and artificial colours in the market
On 21st November 2023, FSSAI issued a direction to curb the menace of excess use of pesticides, non-permitted wax coating, non-permitted
FSSAI: Re-operationalization FSS(Health supplement, Nutraceutical Food for special Dietary use, Food for special medical purposes and Prebiotic and Probiotic Food) Regulation, 2022
Draft regulation regarding re-operationalization of draft FSS (Health supplement, Nutraceutical Food for special Dietary use, Food for special medical purposes and Prebiotic