Decrease in Application Fees for Vegan Logo Endorsement
As per this order, the application fees has been decreased from INR 25,000/- (inclusive of GST) per applied product, to INR 10000 per application. The new fees are applicable per application, irrespective of the number of products for which the endorsement is sought. This will reduce the financial restrictions on manufacturers of vegan food products and encourage a greater amount of FBOs to obtain Vegan Logo Endorsements.
Standards of Vitamin and Mineral Premix for FRK
The intent behind this interim operationalisation is to strengthen national-level fortification programme and its implementation. Hence, the standards relating to limits of micro nutrients in the vitamin and mineral pre-mix in FRK have been operationalised.
FSSAI Extends Operationalization of FSS Nutraceuticals Regulations, 2022
The FSSAI has re-operationalised the FSS Nutraceuticals Regulations, 2022 and the direction permitting the use of certain additives and enzymes in health supplements from 1st October, 2023.
New Guidelines On Sampling Of Fortified Rice Products
The main goal of these guidelines is to establish a standardized method of sampling to guarantee fair and valid procedures. This is crucial, especially when FRKs, FR and Vitamin Mineral Premix for FRK are subjected to testing for compliance with predefined commodity standards.
Multi-Lingual FoSCoS Portal to Boost Food Safety Compliance
FSSAI envisions that the multi-lingual FoSCoS portal will create a safer and more compliant food ecosystem nationwide. By breaking language barriers, FSSAI makes information and compliance procedures easily accessible. This ultimately contributes to the overarching goal of ensuring food safety and quality for all consumers.
Withdrawal of Declaration of ‘Best Before’ Dates for Non-Packaged Sweets
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued directions withdrawing the mandatory declaration of ‘best before’ dates on non-packaged sweets / loose sweet containers / trays. However, FBOs can still declare best before date on non packaged sweets / loose sweet containers / trays on voluntary / optional basis.
Registrations Discontinued for Manufacturers of Fortified Rice Kernel
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an order to strengthen the quality control mechanism for Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) and Pre-mix for FRK. This order was based upon a review of the existing regulatory mechanism of manufacturing FR and FRK. It was issued on 8th November, 2023.
FBOs Can Choose Periodicity of FSSAI Instant Renewal Licence
Effective from November 8, 2023, Food Business Operators (FBOs) applying for new licenses/registrations or seeking renewal will now have the flexibility to choose the validity period for their licenses. The revised guidelines empower FBOs to select a validity period ranging from 1 to 5 years in their applications.
FSSAI Approves Methods of Testing for Fortified Rice Kernel Analysis
These methods have undergone rigorous scrutiny by the scientific community and are deemed to provide accurate results, setting a new standard for assessing the nutritional content of fortified rice. The directive from the Scientific Panel mandates all food testing laboratories to adopt these approved methods with immediate effect.
Central Government Sets Date for Jan Vishwas Act Amendment on Food Safety
The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 has watered down the punitive actions under the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006. It has substituted punishments with penalties. In some cases, it has reduced the gravity of penalties under the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006.
