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.
FSSAI to monitor Sale of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Markets
To combat the menace of pesticide overuse during the pre-marketing treatment of fruits and vegetables, authorities are now taking proactive steps to address the situation. A request has been made to the respective States and Union Territories (UTs) to maintain strict vigilance on Food Business Operators (FBOs) involved in manufacturing, repacking, and selling fresh, surface-treated, and minimally processed fruits & vegetables.
Assam Food Security (Amendment) Rules, 2023
The amended rules has revised the threshold of income to qualify for food security benefits provided under the Act. The threshold the raised from “Rs. 2,50,000.00 (Two Lakhs Fifty Thousand)” to “Rs. 4,00,000 (Four Lakhs).”
Manual of Methods of Analysis of Foods – Fish and Fish Products
The newly approved manual serves as a pivotal resource for testing and analyzing fish and fish products in laboratories across the country. It supersedes the previous test methods for Fish and Fish Products.
Manual of Methods of Analysis of Foods- Beverages: Tea, Coffee and Chicory
With a focus on ensuring food safety and quality in India’s thriving beverage industry, the newly approved manual will serve as a vital resource for laboratories across the country. By providing standardized testing methods for beverages like tea, coffee, and chicory, the FSSAI aims to raise the bar for the sector’s overall safety and compliance standards.
G20 Global Food Regulators Summit
Inaugurating the summit’s preparations the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare unveiled the summit’s logo, accompanied by the Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare highlighted the significance of the summit, stating, “This is the first time the summit is being held outside Rome, Italy. The Global Food Regulators Summit will bring focus on the crucial aspect of food safety, which needs as much attention as food security.”
MoD & FSSAI sign MoU Promoting Millets in Armed Forces
The primary objective of the MoU is to raise awareness about the nutritional benefits of incorporating diverse diets and millet-based food products among armed forces personnel. As part of this collaboration, millet-based menus will be introduced in messes, canteens, and other food outlets under the Ministry of Defence.
