FSSAI press release regarding deceptive advertisements by food business operators
FSSAI has issued press releases regarding deceptive advertisements by food business operators. Advertisement Monitoring Committee of FSSAI has reported 32 fresh cases which have been found prima facie in contravention of the provisions of Food Safety and Standards (Advertisements & Claims) Regulations, 2018.
FSSAI directions regarding claims in advertisements by FBOs
Where a claimed health benefit is attributed directly to the product, it shall be based on statistically significant results from well-designed human intervention studies, conducted by or under guidance of established research institutions, in line with the principles of GCP (Good Clinical Practices) and peer reviewed or published in a peer reviewed reputed scientific journal.
FSSAI launches FOSCOS in regional languages
The availability of the FOSCOS application in Hindi and all regional languages will also help the FBOs in getting a better understanding of the Food Safety Compliance System. The availability of the system in Hindi and all regional languages will lead to a higher rate of confidence and increased participation by FBOs.
Use of Non-retail Pre-printed Bulk Tea Packages Extended
FSSAI has decided to grant time extension of 6 months for 2nd permission to Tea Manufacturing FBOs/Estates to use non retail bulk tea packages.
Temporary Downtime of FoSCoS Portal
The FoSCoS portal will remain non-operational for 3 days i.e. 28th April, 2023 to 30th April, 2023. This is due to scheduled migration activity of database server.
FSSAI re-operationalizes FSS Nutraceuticals Regulations, 2022
The FSSAI has re-operationalised the FSS Nutraceuticals Regulations, 2022 and the direction permitting the use of certain additives and enzymes in health supplements from 1st April, 2023.
Re-operationalization of Standards for Fortified Rice Kernel
The FSSAI has re-operationalised the FSSAI direction dated 23rd June, 2022, detailing the provisions for FRK, vitamin and mineral premix for FRK and rice flour used for making FRK with effect from 23rd December, 2022.
Halal Certification for Meat and Meat Products
The Central Government has hereby amended the policy conditions for meat and meat products. It has listed 8 products covered by this notification.
FSSAI modifies its list of accredited NABL labs
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has modified its list of laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). These laboratories are notified for the purposes of carrying out analysis of food samples taken in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
CBIC issues notice of Extension of requirement of Health Certificate for Imported Food Consignments
he CBIC has drawn attention to the FSSAI order dated 3rd August, 2022 that required an FBO importing Milk & Milk products, Fish & Fish products, and Pork & Pork Products to obtain a Health Certificate. The CBIC has also stated that by an order dated 24th February, 2023, FSSAI has deferred the implementation of this requirement until further orders.
