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.
FSSAI has decided to grant a final One-time permission up to 31.12.2023 for FBOs to use pre-printed packaging materials non-complying with the FSS (Labelling & Display) Regulation, 2020
The revised fee for any FBO applying for permission to use the above said PPMs shall be Rs. 30,000/- + GST (for central license) and Rs. 12,000/. + GST (for state license) to be paid through the e-payment portal- https:/lepay.fssai.gov.in.
FSSAI revises Fees and Timeline for use of Pre-Printed Packaging Material
FSSAI has taken a decision to provide a final one-time permission to FBOs seeking to use pre-printed packaging material which are non-complying with the FSS (Labelling & Display) Regulation, 2020 and its amendments. The permission is granted until 31st December 2023.
FSSAI issues advisory on Shelf life of Fortified Rice and Fortified Rice Kernel
FSSAI has instructed all FSSAI notified laboratories not to mention the date of expiry or any information related to shelf life of FR and FRKs until further orders.
FSSAI clarifies on Procedures for Sending of Referral samples to National Food Laboratories
FSSAI has issued an advisory stating that if a food sample has already been tested in any of the primary notified laboratories under private partnership, regardless of their geographical location, the appeal/referral sample shall not be sent to the corresponding National Food Laboratory.
Extension of time-period for compliance of provision of warning statement for ‘Pan Masala’
As per directions dated 22nd May, 2023, Pan Masala must have a declaration that “The warning statement must cover 50% of front-of-pack of the label”. The enforcement of this requirement is deferred for a period of 3 months from 1st August, 2023.
Delhi HC imposes cost on Restaurant and Hotel Associations
The Delhi High Court has imposed ₹1,00,000 cost on National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and the Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) for complete non-compliance of the directions as per its order dated 12th April, 2023 pertaining to Service Charge.
