FMCG Related Updates Till 5th June, 2020
FMCG related Extensions till date:
| Document Title | Central / State | Date Issued | Valid Till |
| FSSAI extends timeline for import of Food for Special Medical Purpose for Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Hypoallergenic Conditions till 1st November, 2020 or till standards for the same are notified | Central | 20th April, 2020 | 2nd May, 2020 till 1st November, 2020 |
| Amidst COVID-19 pandemic, FSSAI extends timeline for submitting Annual & Half-yearly returns by FBOs involved in manufacturing/processing (including relabellers / repackers) till 31st July, 2020 | Central | 11th April, 2020 | 31st July, 2020 |
| FSSAI extends direction regarding Provisional NOC (P-NOC) to other imported food product till 30th May, 2020 or till further orders, whichever is earlier in light of prevailing pandemic | Central | 2 Notifications: i. 3rd April, 2020 ii. 16th April, 2020 |
30th May, 2020 |
| FSSAI issues directions regarding display of “Date of Manufacturing” & “Best Before date” In case of sweets | Central | 21st May, 2020 | 1st August, 2020 |
| FBOs provided grace period to apply for renewal of licence/registration till 30th June, 2020 | Central | 13th April, 2020 | 30th June, 2020 |
FMCG related Exemptions till date:
| Document Title | Central / State | Date Issued | Valid Till |
| FSSAI informs that food imported into India including from the Corona virus affected countries is safe for human consumption | Central | 6th March, 2020 | No end date specified |
| Essential services i.e. Import clearance of Food Items and FSSAI notified Food Testing Laboratories (including National Food Laboratories) to function normally amidst COVID-19 outbreak; says FSSAI | Central | 25th March, 2020 | 15th April, 2020 |
| Services relating to Import Clearance of Food items to remain operational amidst COVID -19 pandemic; FSSAI marks it as an essential service | Central | No date specified | No date specified |
| FSSAI allows FBOs other than manufacturers to temporarily operate their food business on the basis of an application for license/registration, during the period of the lockdown | Central | 31st March, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI allows e-inspection of food units for the purpose of granting FSSAI license/registration during the COVID-19 lockdown | Central | 31st March, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI rolls out SOP for obtaining licenses / registrations in situations like complete lockdown of internet services, natural calamities, or unforeseen technical glitch encountered in the online licensing system | Central | 15th April, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI clarifies that there is no evidence of COVID-19 spread from food | Central | 5th May, 2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI takes several steps to facilitate food industry during the lockdown period | Central | 12th May, 2020 | No date specified |
| DPIIT issues instructions to all State Authorities not to obstruct and call for closure of food processing units so that uninterrupted supply of food for citizens is maintained | Central | 23rd March, 2020 | No date specified |
| Operational Guidelines for essential factories/industries such as pharmaceuticals, masks, sanitizers, ventilators, COVID kits and essential food products across Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | 24th March, 2020 | No date specified |
| Order by Karnataka Government exempting certain industries from the lockdown | Karnataka | 24th March, 2020 | 14th April, 2020 |
| Haryana Government has listed down essential industries / services which are exempted from lockdown | Haryana | 25th March, 2020 | 14th April, 2020 |
| Ministry of Food Processing Industries suggests list of essential foods which should be continued to be manufactured, transported, distributed and sold. | Central | 26th March, 2020 | No date specified |
| WB Govt. order on movement of personnel and supply of essential commodities | West Bengal | 26th March, 2020 | 14th April, 2020 |
| The Department of Home Affairs & Justice, Government of Punjab has issued a notice mentioning the amendments in MHA guidelines which has added some activities to the exempted categories | Punjab | 22nd April, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI requests State to issue movement pass to the FSSAI recognised private food laboratories. | Central | 20th April, 2020 | No date specified |
| The District Magistrate, District Sirmaur at Nathan Himachal Pradesh has issued certain additions to its earlier order dated 03-05-2020 on the permissions on the district. | Himachal Pradesh | 6th May, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI ensures uninterrupted food business operations during the COVID-19 by a Press Release dated 23rd April 2020 | Central | 23rd April, 2020 | No end date specified |
FMCG related New Requirements till date:
| Document Title | Central / State | Date Issued | Valid Till |
| FBOs to directly make online payment for FSSAI Registration Certificates by visiting the website : https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in; facility of CSC e-portal closed | Central | 4th March, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI states actionable points related to counterfeiting of food items; e-commerce players to put a mechanism to prevent sale of counterfeit & illegal imported goods on their platforms | Central | 9th March, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI specifies validity period of the notified NABL accredited laboratories for the purpose of carrying out the analysis of food sample taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act and Rules | Central | 6th April, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI directs operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2020, with immediate effect; enforcement of regulations will | Central | 27th March, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI lays down specific measures to be followed by FBOs in addition to existing measures under the FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 amidst COVID-19 pandemic | Central | 16th April, 2020 | No end date specified |
| FSSAI comes out with a guidance note consisting certain guidelines for employees/food handlers working in food establishments to prevent spread of COVID-19 | Central | No date specified | No date specified |
| FSSAI recapitulates list of steps taken to ensure supply chains are working in full flow and there is no shortage of food in the country during the COVID-19 pandemic period | Central | 23rd April, 2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI rolls out guidelines for food traders to follow with regard to food hygiene and cleanliness amidst COVID-19 pandemic | Central | 22nd April, 2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI initiates training for Food Businesses to Mitigate Covid-19 | Central | 15th April, 2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI takes steps to facilitate Food Business Operators (FBOs) to function during the onset of COVID-19 | Central | 4th May,2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI directs FBOs to submit the summary of published scientific data in specified format | Central | 5th May, 2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI lays down specific measures to be followed by FBOs in addition to existing measures under the FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 amidst COVID-19 pandemic | Central | 15th April, 2020 | 30th May, 2020 |
| FSSAI rolls out FAQs on FSS(Nutraceutical Regulations); Organic Food; Advertising & Claims on Food Products; FSS( Approval of non-specified food and food Ingredients); Milk & Milk products | Central | 6th May, 2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI introduces ePayment Portal for payment of fees for different divisions of FSSAI | Central | Date not specified | No date specified |
| FSSAI issues Corrigendum to make changes to scores of audit questions in checklist for inspection of FBOs | Central | 14th May, 2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI launches Food Safety and Compliance System- FoSCos; manufacturers have to modify their license & choose from the available list of standardized products | Central | 28th May, 2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI directs importers and FBOs engaged in import of Golden Syrup/Invert Sugar Syrup/Rice Syrup to submit necessary documentation with regard to manufacturer and end user | Central | 26th May, 2020 | No date specified |
| Govt of Meghalaya issues advisory on selling food items in Shillong district | Meghalaya | 30th March, 2020 | No date specified |
| FSSAI allows e-inspection of food units for the purpose of granting FSSAI license/registration during the COVID-19 lockdown | Central | 31st March, 2020 | Order operational only during the lockdown period |
| FSSAI issues press release to reiterate the launch of food safety compliance online platform ‘Food Safety Compliance System’ (FoSCoS) | Central | 1st June, 2020 | No date specified |
