Category: Food Industry Updates

It is cautioned to the public /job seekers not to be mislead by fake advertisements for getting government job. Job aspirants are hereby advised to take adequate precaution before responding to such fake offers of …

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This amendment introduces stricter regulations on the export of food supplements containing botanicals to the EU and UK, aiming to ensure the quality and safety of such products for human and animal consumption. The involvement …

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This amendment aims to regulate and maintain appropriate stock levels of wheat across the country. It is essential for all stakeholders, including traders, retailers, big chain retailers, and processors, to adhere to these revised stock …

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FSSAI’s primary objective is to curb non-compliant practices within the food industry and ensure that consumers across the nation have access to safe and high-quality food products. This endeavor is being pursued through rigorous inspections, …

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With FoSCoS now available in Hindi, FSSAI is spearheading a drive to empower businesses and promote compliance in the food industry while respecting the linguistic diversity that defines our nation. This initiative aligns with the …

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The primary objective of “Healthy and Hygienic Food Streets” is to elevate the hygiene conditions at all street food hubs, addressing not only the preparation but also the serving of food. Recognizing that the successful …

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The present list includes the validity of the laboratories’ NABL accreditation, scope of testing as on 28th August, 2023 for the purpose of carrying out the analysis of food samples taken under the Food Safety …

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FSSAI will send notices and in case of unsatisfactory response, the FBO is required to withdraw such claims or modify them as per the provisions of the said Regulations failing which, the FBO can be …

Read More "Advertisement Monitoring Committee of FSSAI has reported contraventions of FSS (Advertisements & Claims) Regulations, 2018"

The Bid document was issued on 23rd August, 2023. The Bid provides the opening and closing date and time, contract period, minimum turnover requirements, years of past experience needed, and exemptions for Micro and Small …

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One of the recommendations made during the meeting was that food business operators (FBOs) would no longer be required to renew their licenses annually. Instead, licenses can now be issued for up to 5 years.

The Order specifies that the Designated Officers have been appointed for Central Licensing under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.

The seminar provided a platform for multi-stakeholder discussions. Alongside government representatives, technical experts from institutions and academia shared insights on various aspects of the rice fortification program.