FSSAI Mandates Quarterly Reporting on Rejected and Expired Food Products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new provision requiring quarterly submission of data by FSSAI-licensed food manufacturers, including repackers, relabellers, and importers. The move is aimed at ensuring transparency in the handling of non-compliant food items and preventing their potential misuse. Concerns have been raised about such products being repackaged or sold under the guise of cattle feed, posing risks to public health.
DGFT Issues New Extension For Minimum Export Price (MEP) on Honey for Another Year
DGFT Issues New Extension For Minimum Export Price (MEP) on Honey for Another Year upto December 31 2025
Govt of MP Issues Notification on Voluntary Aadhaar Authentication for MSP Procurement
Government of Madhya Pradesh issued an important notification regarding the use of Aadhaar Authentication during the registration and procurement of food grains at Minimum Support Price (MSP).
Government of West Bengal Announces Important Clarifications on GST Rates in Trade Circular
Government of West Bengal Announces Important Clarifications on GST Rates in Trade Circular
Government of West Bengal Revises Minimum Wage Rates for Scheduled Employments (2025)
Government of West Bengal Revised the minimum wage rates for scheduled employments in the state, effective from January 1, 2025 to June 30, 2025.
Government Declares Foodstuffs Industry a Public Utility Service for Six Months
Government Declares Foodstuffs Industry a Public Utility Service for Six Months
FSSAI Reduces Sample Size for Imported Vitamin D2 to 50 Grams
Authorized Officers are now directed to draw a representative sample of at least 50 grams of imported Vitamin D2. This will consist of two samples of 25 grams each. This change addresses concerns raised about the previous requirement of 500 grams, considering Vitamin D2’s high cost.
Government and Industry Collaborate to Boost Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Sector
The Secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) led a roundtable discussion with business leaders from the food processing and packaging machinery sector. The meeting provided a platform for industry representatives and government officials to discuss opportunities, challenges, and potential solutions to drive growth and enhance global competitiveness in this crucial sector.
Government and Industry Collaborate to Boost India’s Bakery and Confectionery Sector
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) held a roundtable discussion with leading figures from the bakery and confectionery industry on December 18, 2024, at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi. Led by the Secretary the meeting aimed to identify challenges and explore solutions to propel the sector’s growth and enhance its global competitiveness.
FSSAI Publishes Latest List of Accredited Food Testing Laboratories
The list specifies a total of 218 FSSAI Notified NABL Accredited Food Testing Laboratories with valid accreditation. Additionally the list also specifies, 24 FSSAI notified laboratories whose NABL accreditation validity has expired or are under suspension or under process of denotification or have shifted premise without Integrated assessment.
