FSSAI Removes Several Restrictions On Sale of Food Products
The amendment regulations have removed the requirements of AGMARK certification mark on the labels of sealed packages of Multi-Source Edible Oils and fat spreads. The amendment regulations also omit the restriction on sale of ghee having less Reichert value than that specified for the area where such ghee is sold.
India Adopts Iron-Fortified Rice Initiative
The Indian government has issued a press release on its initiative to provide fortified rice under various welfare schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). This decision aims to address micronutrient deficiencies in the country. This press release was issued on October 17, 2024.
Government Introduces New Export Policy Condition for Halal Certification Process for Meat and Meat Products
The Central Government has introduced new requirements for the export of specified meat and meat products to certain countries. These changes aim to ensure the compliance of exported products with Halal certification standards. These new requirements have come into force from October 16, 2024.
FSSAI Notifies Format For Health Certificates For Import Of Food Products From Bhutan
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the format of the health certificate for import of food products into India intended for human consumption. It has also notified the list of approved establishments in Bhutan that can import specified food products.
FSSAI Mandates Use of NABL Symbol in Reporting Formats
All FSSAI-notified food testing laboratories accredited under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 are now required to include the NABL symbol on their test reports for tests that fall within their scope of accreditation. The FSSAI has introduced new test report formats, Form VII A and Form XI, to be used for all surveillance and enforcement samples. For imported food products, notified laboratories and referral laboratories must use Form – 2
FSSAI Issues the Revised List of Laboratories for Testing Fortificants in Fortified Rice
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) released a revised list of laboratories authorized to test fortificants such as Iron, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B9 in Fortified Rice (FR) and Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK)
Rajasthan Government Announces Revised Minimum Wages
Government of Rajasthan issued a notification regarding revised minimum wages for Stone breaking or grinding (outside mines),Glass and chinaware, Salt industry, Woollen carpet making and shawl weaving establishments, Papad industry
Tamil Nadu Government Announces Wage Revisions for Various Employment Sectors
Government of Tamil Nadu revised minimum wages for various employment sectors.
FSSAI Proposes Amendments to Food Import Regulations
The FSSAI is proposing to update the methods of analysis used for testing imported food samples. While the Authority’s manuals will remain the primary reference, food laboratories will now have the flexibility to adopt validated methods prescribed by internationally recognized organizations. Additionally, it is also proposed that the director of notified laboratories or referral laboratories can be the authorised signatory on analysis reports.
FSSAI Introduces New Draft Regulations for Primary Milk Producers
Primary milk producers must register with the FSSAI. Hawkers and primary milk producers who are not members of dairy cooperative societies will be exempt from registration fees. The draft regulations also propose measures for handling, storage and transportation of milk, dairy sanitation, hygienic production of milk and environmental hygiene.
