FSSAI Updates List of Recognized Food Analysts
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended its list of recognized food analysts. These changes, published in the Gazette of India, involve both the removal and addition of analysts, as well as updates to the laboratory affiliations of some existing analysts.
FSSAI Amends List of Accredited Food Testing Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced amendments to its list of accredited food testing laboratories. These changes, published in the Gazette of India, reflect updates to the accreditation status and scope of several labs across different regions.
FSSAI Warns of Fake Job Openings
FSSAI stresses that all legitimate job opportunities are exclusively announced on their official website, in Employment News/Rojgar Samachar, and through reputable newspapers. They will never ask for any payments beyond the application fee mentioned in official recruitment notices.
FSSAI CEO Urges Increased Food Safety Inspections In Tamil Nadu
The CEO emphasized the need to prioritize inspections of establishments deemed to pose a higher risk to public health. He also discussed the progress of developing Healthy and Hygienic Food Streets across the state, urging officials to expedite the process so these public food hubs can open as soon as possible.
FSSAI Ensures Food Safety at Maha Kumbh 2025
In collaboration with the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration, FSSAI has deployed 10 Mobile Food Testing Labs (Food Safety on Wheels) across the Maha Kumbh area. A total of 56 Food Safety Officers (FSOs), including five Chief Food Safety Officers (CFSOs), are stationed across the grounds. Regular inspections are conducted at hotels, dhabas, and food stalls within the Mela premises to verify food quality.
FSSAI Sets July 1st as Annual Enforcement Date for Labeling Amendments
Starting from 2025, any changes to labeling regulations will come into effect on July 1st of each year. A minimum of 180 days’ notice will be provided from the date of notification of the amendments. This applies to amendments under the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations and any labeling changes specified in other FSS Regulations.
FSSAI Appoints Two New Central Food Safety Officers for Eastern Region
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has announced the appointment of two new Central Food Safety Officers (CFSOs) for the Eastern Region. This announcement comes via a notification issued on January 2, 2025, amending the principal notification published on September 2, 2021.
Food Authority Announces New Timeline for Labeling Regulation Compliance
The FSSAI has set a standard enforcement date of July 1st for amendments related to the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, as well as any labeling changes specified in other FSS Regulations. This date is subject to a minimum of 180 days from the date of official notification of the amendments. The Authority has also stipulated that in emergency situations, the implementation and enforcement timeline may be decided on a case-by-case basis.
FSSAI Mandates Quarterly Reporting on Rejected and Expired Food Products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new provision requiring quarterly submission of data by FSSAI-licensed food manufacturers, including repackers, relabellers, and importers. The move is aimed at ensuring transparency in the handling of non-compliant food items and preventing their potential misuse. Concerns have been raised about such products being repackaged or sold under the guise of cattle feed, posing risks to public health.
FSSAI Reduces Sample Size for Imported Vitamin D2 to 50 Grams
Authorized Officers are now directed to draw a representative sample of at least 50 grams of imported Vitamin D2. This will consist of two samples of 25 grams each. This change addresses concerns raised about the previous requirement of 500 grams, considering Vitamin D2’s high cost.
