FSSAI encourages States/ UTs to step up surveillance to curb spike in food poisoning and adulteration
The States/UTs have been advised to plan their special surveillance drive considering the rise of food poisoning and adulteration cases of commonly consumed food products during the seasons like festivals, marriages, events etc. CEO also advised the States/UTs and Regional Offices to lift about 5 Lakh Samples by March 2024.
FSSAI to hold drives on Quality Check of Nutraceuticals and Health Supplements
FSSAI has observed that nutraceuticals and health supplement products sold in the market are not compliant with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, and Prebiotic and Probiotic Food) Regulation, 2022. Hence, in view of dealing with these non-compliance, special enforcement drives will be conducted to check quality and safety of these products.
FSSAI deploys Food Safety on Wheels to check Milk Adulteration
The notice indicates that FSSAI has deployed 168 Food Safety on Wheels (FSWs) mobile food testing labs across the country. These mobile labs will be testing various food products including milk and milk products. The testing facility shall be carried out free of cost and shall be monitored by the respective jurisdictional designated officer at the end of every month.
FSSAI guidelines and FAQ for submission of applications for endorsement of vegan logo and formats
The Food Business Operators (FBOs) seeking approval for endorsement of ‘Vegan Logo’ are required to submit the application fee as applicable or as revised by the Food Authority from time to time through the online e-payment portal (Link: https://epay.fssai.gov.in/fps/loadindex). The transaction receipt and invoice generated shall be submitted to the Food Authority as an enclosure to the application.
Direction regarding enforcement of Food Safety and Standards(Advertising and Claims) Second Amendment 2022
The amendment regulation 2 provides that, where the meaning of a trade mark, brand name or fancy name containing adjectives such as “natural”, “fresh”, “pure”, “original”, “traditional”, “authentic”, “genuine”, “real”, appearing in the labelling, presentation or advertising of a food is such that it is likely to mislead the consumer as to the nature of the food, in such cases a disclaimer shall be mentioned prominently on the front of pack of the label stating that this is only a brand name. The enforcement of this provision is extended till 13 June, 2023.
Draft Multi-Source Edible Oils Grading and Marking Rules, 2023
Any person desirous of making any suggestion in respect of the said draft rules, may forward the same, within the period specified above, to the Agricultural Marketing Adviser to the Government of India, Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, Head Office, CGO Complex, NH – IV, Faridabad (Haryana) 121001, who shall forward the same to the Central Government for consideration.
FSSAI extends the Requirement of Health Certificates for Imported Food Consignments
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an additional order further extending the timeline for compliance with the requirement of the Health Certificate. The present order further extends the timeline for this compliance until further orders by the FSSAI.
FSSAI de-recognises and de-notifies in-house testing laboratories of FBOs
FSSAI has initiated the process of de-notification of all such laboratories. Accordingly, the Food Authority has de-notified the in-house laboratories of ‘M/s ITC Foods Pvt Ltd ’Agri Business Division – ILTD, Spices Laboratory, Guntur’ and ‘Nutralytica Research Private Limited, Nashik on 18th October, 2022.
FSSAI issues an updated list of Recognised Food Testing Laboratories
The present list includes the validity of the laboratories’ NABL accreditation, scope of testing as on 15th February, 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 there under.
List of FSSAI recognized laboratories for analysis of food samples
The recognition and validity shall be governed by the guidelines or orders issued by FSSAI from time to time.
