FSSAI conditions for validity and recognition of the FSSAI notified laboratories

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India vide notification dated 02 September, 2022 has clarified that the validity and recognition of the FSSAI notified laboratories is subject to the following conditions:

1. FSSAI will only accept fresh proposals from laboratories for FSSAI recognition and notification if the laboratory has obtained accreditation under FSSAI-NABL Integrated Assessment for testing of food category.
2. All those Laboratories, already recognized by FSSAI and which have not obtained FSSAI-NABL accreditation must obtain the same prior to the expiry of their NABL approved validity period or before 30th June, 2023, whichever is earlier.