The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India through circular dated the 22nd September, 2021 has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Second Amendment Regulations, 2021. Objections or suggestions, if any, may be sent by e-mail within 60 days from date of publication.
The amendment provides that Any manufacturer who fortifies any food shall ensure that the level of added micronutrients on label of such fortified food shall fall within the range specified. The tolerance of minus 10 per cent of the declared total value on the label may be allowed for the purposes of compliance and analysis at any point in time. The maximum limit of added micronutrients must be complied with.
