Clarifications Issued on Rajasthan Excise and Alcohol Control Policy 2024-25
The Rajasthan government has clarified details of its 2024-25 alcohol control policy, including fine structures, guarantee fulfillment, offtake adjustments, and the sale of existing country liquor stock. These clarifications offer licensees more precise guidance for operating under the policy.
FSSAI Issues Advisory on Time-Bound Processing of License Applications for Inspections
The advisory from FSSAI on 21st February, 2024 emphasizes the need for time-bound processing of applications for licenses marked for inspections. It outlines the categories for which pre-license inspections are mandated and provides instructions for designated officers regarding the conduct of inspections in non-mandatory categories. The document also highlights the monitoring and enforcement responsibilities of the Commissioners of Food Safety of States / UTs and Directors of Regional Offices, FSSAI, to ensure strict adherence to the prescribed timelines for licensing applications and inspections.
Ensuring Well-being: Alappuzha’s Commitment to Food Security
Alappuzha: The agenda for the second day of activities within the Food Security City 2023-24 initiative, spearheaded by the Food Security Department and executed within the Alappuzha Municipality, was revealed during a ceremony inaugurated by the Municipal Chairperson.
Assam Food Security Amendment: A Step Towards Inclusive Welfare
Assam’s updated food security rules aim to help more people in need, showing the state’s dedication to fairness and providing essential support for everyone
Alappuzha Municipality: Leading the Way as a Food Security City
As part of Alappuzha municipality’s designation as a food security city, an array of initiatives are underway, spearheaded by the food security department. A significant event is scheduled for February 23rd at 10 am at the District Rotary Club Hall, inaugurated by the MLA.
Extended timelines to obtain Request for Proposal for hiring Agency to conduct “Study on Assessment of the Level of Food Processing in India”
Date of Uploading RFP on Central Public Procurement Portal and submission of bid is extended till 25.01.2024 and the Last date and time of the submission of the bid (Technical & Financial) will be 21.02.2024 (4.00 PM).
43rd meeting of the Food Authority approves amendments to streamline Food Safety and Standards Regulations
Food businesses would not have to go to different authorities for mandatory certification with only FSSAI certification being made mandatory for food products. Other approvals include standards of Mead (Honey wine) and Alcoholic Ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages, revision of standards of milk fat products, standards for Haleem etc.
FBOs allowed to use the word “ORS along with other prefix or suffix” as a whole
FBOs shall clearly state the disclaimer on the front of pack of the product i.e. “This is only a brand name or trademark, or fancy name and does not represent its true nature; (relevant one may be chosen as applicable)” in specified font size.
FSSAI Updates List of Recognized Laboratories for Food Analysis
The list specifies a total of 217 FSSAI Notified NABL Accredited Food Testing Laboratories. Additionally the list also specified, 22 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.
New Tea Time Notified for Cropping Season of 2024
The Tea Board of India has issued an order notifying the dates of commencement of plucking or receiving of green leaves for all tea factories for 2024. However, certain specified tea cultivators can seek exemptions from complying with these commencement dates.
