Ministry of Consumer Affairs invites comments on unit measurement for food wrapping paper and Aluminum foils till 23.09.2024
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (“Ministry”) has invited public comments regarding the unit of measurement for the sale […]
Public comments invited on draft FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2024; proposes use of Natamycin as additive in fermented milk and dairy based desserts
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has issued the draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food […]
FSSAI withdraws recent Advisory on removal of claims for A1 and A2 types of milk and milk products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has informed Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) that the Advisory for removal of claims […]
FSSAI introduces Direct Sellers as a new Kind of Business under FoSCoS portal
Differentiating between a ‘Retailer’ and a ‘Direct Seller’, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has introduced a new Kind […]
Agriculture Ministry notifies Honey Grading and Marking Rules, 2024 in supersession of existing 2008 Rules; mandates strict packaging/ labelling standards and quality control
In continuation to what we reported earlier (please refer to the e-mail in trail), the Agriculture Ministry has notified the Honey Grading […]
Addressing Legal Concerns in Infant Food Safety in India: A Comprehensive Analysis
Welcoming a newborn into the world brings immense joy and responsibility, including ensuring proper nutrition. As caregivers, safeguarding the safety of the […]
FSSAI re-operationalizes Draft FSS Regulations, 2022; operationalizes provisions pertaining to delivery formats, ingredients and labelling of food items
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has issued directions to further re-operationalize provisions of the Draft FSS (Health Supplements, […]
FSSAI extends timeline for submission of Annual Return by manufacturers and importers of food products till 30th June, 2024
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has extended the last date for submission of Annual Return by manufacturers and […]
Haryana Excise Department notifies the Haryana Excise Policy 2024-2025: new mandatory label approvals, updated licensing fees and QR Code tracking for liquor products
The Excise Department of Haryana has notified the Haryana Excise Policy for the year 2024-2025, which is slated to gain effect on […]
FSSAI cautions Food Business Operators against commercialization of human milk and its products
In response to concerns raised by various registered societies regarding the commercialization of human milk and its products, the Food Safety and […]
Unveiling the Two Sides of the Coin: Consumer Rights & Obligations of Food Business Operators (FBOs)
“Jago Grahak Jago” is a very famous slogan heard in India for the Rights of the Consumers and the Consumer rights have […]
FBOs permitted to self-reactivate auto-rejected license / registration applications made by them (owing to non-responding to queries of licensing / registration authority within timeline) on FoSCoS portal
With a view towards facilitating Ease of Doing Business, the Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has allowed Food Business […]