NDPS (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Amendment Order, 2019

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Regulation of Controlled Substances) Order, 2013. The amendment has been brought in order to control online sale/ purchase of through website, social media or in any other manner of any controlled substance included in Schedule-A.

FSSAI launches Food Safety Mitra Scheme

FSSAI on October 11, 2019 has issued an advisory to all the states/UT to publicize Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme. The detailed brochure for the Scheme containing the structure and fees etc. is attached and are available at the online portal https://fssai.gov.in/mitra/ and the registration has been started from 26th September 2019.

FSSAI issues order for certificate of analysis for testing of imported proprietary foods

FSSAI in its order dated 11th October 2019, has directed the authorised officers that the certificate of analysis for testing of imported proprietary foods shall be accepted only if it is issued by an ISO 17025 accredited lab of exporting country and shall be accompanied with consignment not more than three months old from date of despatch. This order shall be effective from 1st January 2020.