FSSAI Mandates Mandatory Update of Nominee Details & Updates To Modifications
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to all Food Business Operators (FBOs) regarding the mandatory update of Form IX nominee details, along with the introduction of an auto-approval provision for certain modifications in the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCOS).
Draft Notification of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Amendment Regulations, 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced key amendments to its food labeling regulations, aimed at providing consumers with clearer and more prominent nutritional information, particularly regarding added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium. The changes also mandate a specific logo for milk and milk products, and stricter front-of-pack declarations for coffee-chicory mixtures.
West Bengal Bans Harmful Pesticides in Tea Production
The Governor of West Bengal has issued directives to enforce the central government’s Insecticides (Prohibition) Order, 2023, effectively banning the use of certain harmful pesticides and insecticides in tea production within the state.
FSSAI Intensifies Efforts to Combat Food Adulteration
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively working to ensure food safety across the country through regular surveillance, monitoring, inspections, and random sampling of food products. Non-conforming food samples result in penal action against Food Business Operators (FBOs) as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, Rules, and Regulations.
National Consumer Helpline Sees Surge in Usage
The NCH is available in 17 languages, ensuring broad reach across the country. The technological improvements have drastically increased the NCH’s capacity. The NCH 2.0 initiative introduces AI-based Speech Recognition, a Translation System, and an AI-enabled Chatbot.
Latest List of Accredited Food Testing Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has updated its list of approved laboratories authorized to analyze food samples. This list was published on February 2, 2025.
Quarantine Regulations For Apple Imports From Brazil
The Indian government has amended its Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003, with a third amendment specifically addressing apple imports from Brazil. This update introduces stricter phytosanitary requirements to prevent the introduction of harmful pests and diseases. This notification was issued on January 30, 2025.
FSSAI Updates List of Recognized Food Analysts
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended its list of recognized food analysts. These changes, published in the Gazette of India, involve both the removal and addition of analysts, as well as updates to the laboratory affiliations of some existing analysts.
FSSAI Amends List of Accredited Food Testing Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced amendments to its list of accredited food testing laboratories. These changes, published in the Gazette of India, reflect updates to the accreditation status and scope of several labs across different regions.
Tea Board Announces Start Dates for 2025 Tea Plucking and Manufacturing
The Tea Board of India has announced dates for the commencement of tea plucking and manufacturing for the 2025 season across several key tea-producing regions. This decision follows consultations with industry stakeholders and scientific institutions to ensure alignment with the natural cropping patterns of tea bushes.
