The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India vide circular dated 23 December, 2021 has directed the regional officers to comply with statutory provisions and procedure while initiating action against Food Business Operators including inspections, sampling etc. to avoid legal lacunae during prosecution and adjudication.
Quarantine Regulations For Apple Imports From Brazil
The Indian government has amended its Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003, with a third amendment specifically addressing apple imports from Brazil.