The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India vide notification dated 2nd September, 2020 has passed the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2020. Food Business Operators shall comply with all the provisions of these regulations by 1st July, 2021.
The amendment provides new standards and description for Dairy Permeate Powders like whey permeate powder or milk permeate powder. For products covered under this standard, specific food additives permitted in Appendix A of these regulations may be used and only within the limits specified. Safe and suitable processing aids may be used under condition of good manufacturing practices. The products shall conform to the microbiological requirements specified for milk powders in Appendix B of these regulations. The amendment also provides labeling standards.
