The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a direction regarding the re-operationalization of the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Amendment Regulations, 2022. This pertains to the revision of limits for Selenium, Manganese, Iron, and Biotin in infant food products. This direction was issued on March 12, 2024.
Reference is made to previous directions issued where revised limits for Selenium, Manganese, Iron, and Biotin were operationalized.
These directives were issued in response to representations received from industry associations, highlighting the challenges faced in reformulating and manufacturing infant food products while adhering to the specified levels of Manganese, Selenium, Biotin, and Iron.
As the finalization process of the Food Safety and Standards (Food for Infant Nutrition) Amendment Regulations, 2022 is ongoing and may require additional time, it has been deemed necessary to re-operationalize the revised limits of Selenium, Manganese, Iron, and Biotin.
Therefore, the provisions pertaining to the revised limits of Selenium, Manganese, Iron, and Biotin specified are set to be re-operationalized effective from 1st October 2023.
This decision aims to provide clarity and support for manufacturers in meeting regulatory requirements for infant nutrition.
