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.
FSSAI Removes Restriction On Conditions of Sale of Sal-Seed Fat
The FSSAI is proposing to delete the sub-regulation that currently states that no person shall sell sal-seed fat for any other purpose except for bakery and confectionery and it shall be refined and shall bear a label declaration. Interested stakeholders can submit their feedback by December 5, 2024.
FSSAI Waives Registration Fees for Hawkers
Effective September 28, 2024, hawkers will no longer be required to pay registration fees under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. Hawkers will receive a registration certificate valid for five years, eliminating the previous option to choose a shorter duration.
Extension of Validity Order of Mandatory Jute Packaging of Foodgrains and Sugar
The Central Government has extended the validity for mandatory use of jute packaging materials for sugar and food grains up to December 31, 2024. Moreover, the notification also states that initially, 10% of foodgrain indents must be placed through reverse auction on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal.
India Introduces Ecomark Certification Scheme to Promote Environment-Friendly Products
The Government of India has introduced the Ecomark Certification Scheme to encourage the production and consumption of environmentally friendly products. This scheme was introduced through the Ecomark Rules, 2024. Under these rules, products eligible for Ecomark certification must meet specific criteria related to resource consumption, waste generation, emissions, and overall environmental impact.
FSSAI Seeks Feedback on Ayurveda Aahara Compendium
The compendium is based on recipes found in 71 authoritative Ayurveda texts, as defined by the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022. Before finalizing the compendium, the FSSAI is inviting comments, views, and suggestions from stakeholders. All comments and suggestions must be submitted by October 31, 2024.
FSSAI Publishes Draft Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues Regulations
FSSAI seeks to revise limits of metal contaminant, crop contaminants and naturally occurring toxic substances and antibiotics. The draft amendment regulations also modify the table for total aflatoxins and aflatoxin B1 in oilseeds and oils. Additionally, they introduce a new entry for saffrole in the table for naturally occurring toxic substances.
FSSAI Publishes Latest List of Accredited Food Testing Laboratories
The list specifies a total of 219 FSSAI Notified NABL Accredited Food Testing Laboratories with valid accreditation. Additionally the list also specifies, 25 FSSAI notified laboratories whose NABL accreditation validity has expired or are under suspension or under process of denotification or have shifted premise without Integrated assessment.
FSSAI Clarifies Testing Fee Reduction for Pan-India Surveillance
The FSSAI has now clarified that the reduction applies exclusively to surveillance activities undertaken by the QA Division of FSSAI HQ. It does not extend to surveys conducted under the National Annual Surveillance Plan (NASP) or any other regular surveillance programs implemented by states or union territories.
New Agricultural Produce Regulation in Punjab
The Government of Punjab announced a significant regulatory measure concerning the purchase, sale, storage, and processing of various agricultural products in the state.
