FSSAI updates its list of Recognised Food Testing Laboratories
The present list includes the validity of the laboratories’ NABL accreditation, scope of testing as on 28th August, 2023 for the purpose of carrying out the analysis of food samples taken under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations made thereunder.
Directions to all FSSAI Notified laboratories for Organic testing
All food testing laboratories are directed to optimize their facilities and procedures to handle organic testing efficiently and accurately.
Advertisement Monitoring Committee of FSSAI has reported contraventions of FSS (Advertisements & Claims) Regulations, 2018
FSSAI will send notices and in case of unsatisfactory response, the FBO is required to withdraw such claims or modify them as per the provisions of the said Regulations failing which, the FBO can be penalised with a fine extending up to Rs. 10 lakhs, as per Section53 of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, apart from other stringent punishments like suspension/cancellation of licence, etc, in case of repeated offences.
FSSAI issues Bid for Hiring of Agency for IT Projects-Milestone basis
The Bid document was issued on 23rd August, 2023. The Bid provides the opening and closing date and time, contract period, minimum turnover requirements, years of past experience needed, and exemptions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and startups.
Food Safety Standards and Initiatives Reviewed at 41st CAC Meeting
One of the recommendations made during the meeting was that food business operators (FBOs) would no longer be required to renew their licenses annually. Instead, licenses can now be issued for up to 5 years.
FSSAI appoints Designated Officers for Central Licensing
The Order specifies that the Designated Officers have been appointed for Central Licensing under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
Department of Food and Public Distribution organises a National Seminar on Rice Fortification
The seminar provided a platform for multi-stakeholder discussions. Alongside government representatives, technical experts from institutions and academia shared insights on various aspects of the rice fortification program.
FSSAI issues Bid for Hiring of service Provider for Indirect Taxation
The Bid document was issued on 9th August, 2023. The Bid provides the opening and closing date and time, contract period, minimum turnover requirements, years of past experience needed, and exemptions for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and startups.
FSSAI issues SOP for obtaining endorsement of Vegan Logo
Once approval in Form B is granted as per the guidelines, Food Business Operators (FBOs) shall apply for endorsement of Vegan Logo to the concerned Licensing Authority on the FoSCos portal.
PLI schemes for food processing
The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) has been implementing the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY), which addresses the infrastructure challenges being faced by SMEs and promotes technology adoption in the food processing sector.
