New Tea Time Notified for Cropping Season of 2024
The Tea Board of India has issued an order notifying the dates of commencement of plucking or receiving of green leaves for all tea factories for 2024. However, certain specified tea cultivators can seek exemptions from complying with these commencement dates.
Brewing Excellence: FSSAI CEO Pours The Tea On Safety
The collaborative efforts of all stakeholders have provided a platform for the exchange of insights and have promoted safe, sustainable, and quality-driven tea production in the country. The commitment to fostering a robust tea industry that prioritizes consumer safety and quality standards was evident throughout the session.
FSSAI & Customs Raids Fizzled Out Beer in Delhi
During the inspection, discoveries were made as a Food Business Operator (FBO) was found harboring a substantial stockpile of 45 metric tonnes of expired beer from a popular brand. With an estimated value of Rs. 1 crore, the expired products were promptly seized by FSSAI.
FSSAI Takes Food Safety Protocols To The Skies
Recognizing a common concern regarding the lack of readily available information for passengers about inflight food, the CEO of FSSAI directed all flight caterers and airlines to strictly comply with the relevant provisions of the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. Emphasis was laid on menu labeling as a powerful tool to inform passengers, enabling them to make informed choices.
FDA Conducts Registrations and Licensing Camps for FBOs
The Directorate of Food and Drugs Administration, Bambolim organized Licensing & Registration camps for shack owners of Calangute, Candolim and Anjuna. The camps at Calangute and Candolim were organized at the Calangute and Candolim Panchayats, respectively.
Tea Board Permits Sale of Tea Waste in E-Auctions
Tea Board has decided that it will permit the use of tea waste only for production of instant tea or for export. All other tea waste must either be destroyed or composted by manufacturers. The Tea Board will also sell tea waste through electronic auction. Therefore, all producers have been requested to offer the generated tea waste entirely through auction from April 1, 2024.
Andhra Pradesh Milk Procurement (Protection of Farmer) and Enforcement of Safety of Milk Standards Rules, 2023
This Notification regulates safety of milk standards rules such as standard milk analyzer used for the purpose of determining the quality parameters like fat, SNF and gives results of these parameters within the tolerance range as per standards. The users of Milk Analyzer shall apply for the license to an authorized officer in the prescribed Form No 1 and on a payment of Rs 1000/- for a term of one year. Every Milk Analyzer shall apply for the license within 30days from the date of publication of these rules in the official gazette.
BIS Revises Standards for Meat Products, Slaughter House Equipment and Alcoholic Drinks
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has introduced certain standards for Meat Products, Slaughter House Equipment and Alcoholic Drinks. These notifications were published on January 12, 2024. These standards have been established on January 4, 2024 and December 28, 2023.
FoSCoS Introduces Provision For Updation/ Revision of Annual Return
FBOs who have filed annual returns by May 31 of the next year can revise their returns for a maximum of two times. The last submitted annual return will be considered as final. The provision of revised filing of annual return has come into effect January 6, 2024 for annual returns for FY2022-2023.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution issues guidelines to prevent false claims regarding success rates, number of selections etc. by coaching institutions
Penalty for misleading advertisement by coaching sector will be governed as per Consumer Protection Act, 2019 and the Guidelines are just in the nature of clarification to the stakeholders and violations of the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 2019 shall continue to be governed under the existing provisions of the Consumer Protection Act 2019.
