Draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2024

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011, specifically focusing on pesticide residues. The term “insecticide” has been aligned with the definition provided in the Insecticides Act, 1968. The use of pesticides or insecticides directly on food articles is generally restricted. However, fumigants registered under the Insecticides Act are exempt from this restriction.

New Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Latex (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024

The Styrene-Butadiene Rubber Latex (Quality Control) Amendment Order, 2024, This change, aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity and ensuring public interest, specifically addresses the use of carboxylated Styrene-Butadiene Rubber (SBR) latex in the manufacturing of automotive lithium-ion batteries.

New Fertiliser Order Revises Standards for Bio-Stimulants

The order revises specifications for Bio-Stimulants within the fertilizer control system. These specifications include humic acid and fulvic acid and their derivatives, seaweed extract, and botanical extracts. The specifications outline minimum content levels for key active ingredients in each bio-stimulant type.

Central Government Authorizes Direct Sales of Fermented Organic Manure

The Central Government has authorized 21 manufacturers to sell fermented organic manure and liquid fermented organic manure in bulk directly to farmers. The authorization, granted under the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, allows these manufacturers to sell their products in bulk directly to farmers for a period of three years.