Multi-Source Edible Oils Grading and Marking Rules, 2023
The government has mandated the use of a Grade Designation Mark, referred to as the “AGMARK Insignia,” for all packaged Multi-Source Edible Oils. The Agricultural Marketing Adviser or authorized officers are responsible for approving the manner in which the Grade Designation Mark is affixed to or printed on each package.
Delhi Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2023
One of the notable changes in the Delhi Excise (Amendment) Rules, 2023, pertains to the total quantity of special denatured spirit that industrial manufacturers can store at their premises. Previously, the limit was set at 1896 kilo litres. However, this amendment now allows them to store up to 6744 kilo litres of special denatured spirit at one time.
FSSAI invites Public Comments on its Methods of Sampling & Analysis
Before finalization, the FSSAI seeks the comments, views, and suggestions of stakeholders regarding these approved methods. Interested parties are encouraged to provide their feedback by 2nd August, 2023.
FSSAI notifies Conditions for Validity and Recognition of the FSSAI Notified Laboratories
According to the latest directives, FSSAI will only consider fresh proposals from laboratories seeking recognition and notification if they have obtained accreditation under the FSSAI-NABL Integrated Assessment.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries Holds Inter-Ministerial Committee Meeting for World Food India-2023
The meeting focused on discussing the progress made in the preparations for World Food India-2023, which is scheduled to take place from 3rd to 5th November 2023 in New Delhi.
FSSAI invites applications for posts of Food Analyst and Junior Analyst
All eligible candidates are invited to apply online for these examinations. The present notice also provides information on age, essential qualifications and experience, fees, syllabus, examination schedule, etc. pertinent to these examinations
Government of Telangana includes “Food Processing Industry and Food Parks” in the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
The minimum wage provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 will now apply to the employment in the “Food Processing Industry and Food Parks” in Telangana. This amendment ensures that workers in the food processing industry and food parks in Telangana will be entitled to receive minimum wages as mandated by the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
Government Promotes Organic Products in India, Emphasizes Reliable Testing
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued directions to all food testing laboratories towards promoting organic products in the country by focusing on the development and strengthening of cooperative societies.
FSSAI launches Surveillance Drive to Combat Spurious Drugs Manufactured by Nutraceutical Companies
This intensive drive will continue throughout the month, with plans to inspect 25-30 percent of the nutraceutical manufacturing facilities in Himachal Pradesh by the end of June 2023. The aim is to identify and take immediate action against defaulting FBOs to ensure consumer safety and the integrity of the nutraceutical industry.
FSSAI directs ban on use of Packing Films around Sweet Boxes
The FSSAI points out that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) had notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. The amendment prohibits manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic items. Hence, Food Business Operators (FBOs) are directed to ensure that no packing films are used to wrap/ pack sweet boxes.
