FSSAI Orders Swift Action on Plastic Use in Karnataka Idli Preparation
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has responded to reports of plastic sheets being used in the steaming process of idlis in Karnataka restaurants. It has directed the Karnataka State Food Safety Department to submit a detailed report and implement stringent measures against any Food Business Operators (FBOs) found violating food safety regulations.
FSSAI Releases Updated List of Approved Labs for Fortified Rice Testing
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has published an updated list of approved laboratories capable of testing fortificants (Iron, Vitamin B9, and Vitamin B12) in Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK), and Vitamin-Mineral Premix for FRK.
CDSCO Issues Stricter Guidelines for Action Against Spurious and Substandard Drugs
The guidelines aim to provide a uniform framework for State Drug Control Organizations to implement the Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Act, 2008 effectively and ensure public health safety. The CDSCO guidelines emphasize a firm hand in dealing with manufacturing spurious or adulterated drugs, while also ensuring fair treatment for licensed manufacturers with minor quality variations.
NMC Opens Online Applications for Eligibility Certificate for FMGE Screening Test
The FMGE is tentatively scheduled for July 2025 by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. The online application portal will be open from March 10, 2025 to April 9, 2025.
Draft SOP For Setting Up & Operation of Secondary Storage & Transportation Facilities For Municipal Solid Waste
The government has released a proposed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address the growing issue of poorly managed secondary storage and transportation facilities (SSTF) for solid waste in urban areas. The SOP highlights the severe environmental and health risks associated with current practices and outlines new guidelines for setting up and operating these facilities.
FSSAI Proposes New Export Certification Form To Vegan Foods
“Form I,” for vegan food compliance certificates provides a detailed template for certifying that exported vegan food products meet the requirements of the FSSAI’s vegan food regulations. The draft regulations will be considered after May 2, 2025.
When Spain Gives You Oranges: India Imposes Conditions of Import
The amendment removes specific import conditions previously applied to all citrus fruits (lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, mandarins, etc.) from Spain, specifically regarding the Mediterranean fruit fly (Ceratitis capitata). This removes the previous options of specific cold treatments or methyl bromide fumigation for all citrus and specifically imposes them only on oranges.
Government Amends Export Norms to Boost Millet-Infused Wheat Flour Exports
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced amendments to the Standard Input Output Norms (SION) E-136, enabling and regulating the export of “Wheat Flour (Atta) with Millets.” This move aims to promote the export of value-added products and support the inclusion of millets in global food supply chains.
Delhi BNSS (Arrest Information) Rules, 2025
Delhi BNSS (Arrest Information) Rules, 2025 aim to streamline the process of notifying concerned parties about arrests, leveraging both electronic and physical modes of communication. The rules will apply to the entire National Capital Territory of Delhi.
Government Proposes Stricter Birth Certificate Rules for Passport Applications
The Ministry of External Affairs has released amendments to the Passports Rules, 1980, proposing stricter requirements for birth certificate submissions in passport applications. The changes outlined in the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2025, aim to standardize and strengthen the verification of birth dates.
