FSSAI issues Bid for Hiring of Agency for IT Projects-Milestone basis
The Bid document was issued on 23rd 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.
Food Safety Standards and Initiatives Reviewed at 41st CAC Meeting
One of the recommendations made during the meeting was that food business operators (FBOs) would no longer be required to renew their licenses annually. Instead, licenses can now be issued for up to 5 years.
FSSAI appoints Designated Officers for Central Licensing
The Order specifies that the Designated Officers have been appointed for Central Licensing under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
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.
National Programme for Dairy Development
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) had launched the “National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD)” scheme in February 2014. The scheme has undergone a comprehensive restructure and realignment in July 2021 to drive its implementation from 2021-22 to 2025-26.
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.
