New Regulations and Price Caps in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, August 2024 Recent updates from various departments in Himachal Pradesh include crucial amendments and new regulations impacting construction, electricity supply, and retail pricing.
Sugar And Spice But Everything’s Not So Nice
The Supreme Court (SC) of India has taken notice of a Public Interest Litigation emphasizing the need for clear and interpretive labels that indicate the levels of sugars, salt, and saturated fats in food products. The PIL underscores the critical public health issue posed by the increasing prevalence of NCDs, such as diabetes and heart disease, which are significantly linked to unhealthy food consumption.
Extended Validity of Non-Food Production Units Collecting Used Cooking Oil
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended the validity of the provisional enrollment for 50 Non-Food Production (NFP) units involved in collecting used cooking oil (UCO) from food business operators (FBOs). The extension will be valid until July 31, 2025, or until state-specific registration mechanisms are established as per the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas guidelines.
FSSAI Reverses Order on Used Cooking Oil (UCO)
FSSAI has once again mandated that cooking oil with a TPC value above 25% should not be topped up with fresh oil. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has withdrawn its earlier order that had removed bar on mixing fresh oil with used cooking oil with a Total Polar Compound (TPC) value above 25%.
Date Notified For Enforcement Of Jan Vishwas Act On Agricultural Produce Grading and Marking
The Central Government has appointed the July 31, 2024 as the official day on which provisions of the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 pertaining to amendments to the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 will come into force. The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 has reduced the punishment given to a person who marks any scheduled article with a grade designation mark without authorization, or counterfeits any grade designation mark or sells sells any scheduled article which is misgraded.
FSSAI Warns Against Use of Non-Standardized Ingredients in Fruit Juices
The advisory highlights the concern over the use of ingredients like ‘Deionized apple juice concentrate’, which is not permitted under the Food Safety and Standards Regulations. FBOs have been directed to obtain approval for such non-specified food ingredients under the FSS (Approval for Non-Specific Food and Food Ingredients) Regulation, 2017.
Tea Board Revises List of NABL Accredited Laboratories Under Integrated Assessment Scheme
The Tea Board has updated its list of laboratories approved under the Integrated Assessment Scheme. This list was last updated on July 3, 2024. The list identifies 42 laboratories across India that meet the Tea Board’s stringent quality standards.
FSSAI Re-Operationalizes Draft Standards for Packaged Drinking Water
The revised standards focus on parameters such as total dissolved solids, calcium, and magnesium content in packaged drinking water. These changes aim to ensure the quality and safety of drinking water available to consumers. These new standards will come into effect on July 1, 2024.
Food Processing Sector in India Witnesses Significant Growth
The food processing industry has emerged as a key driver of India’s economy, contributing significantly to GDP, employment, and exports. The government has approved projects worth crores of rupees under PMKSY for developing food processing infrastructure, including mega food parks, cold chains, and agro-processing clusters.
FSSAI Notifies Additional NABL Accredited Laboratories In Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has modified its list of laboratories accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL). It has notified two more laboratories for food sample analysis in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
