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 […]
FSSAI restricts FBOs from manufacturing/selling of ‘cocoa and chocolate products’ and ‘imitation chocolate’ containing steviol glycoside (stevia) as additive in market place or e-commerce platforms till further order
The Food and Safety Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) directed Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to restrict the manufacturing or selling of ‘cocoa […]
FSSAI directs FBOs to specify exact ingredients on labels/accompanying documents in Retail/Non-retail containers for fortified food products in sync with prescribed standards
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”) has directed Food Business Operators (“FBOs”) to indicate / specify the exact ingredients […]
Main components to build a compliance framework – FMCG industry
FMCG as an industry is known for its risk. Due to the nature of their business, which involves producing and distributing goods […]