The FSSAI has finalised the Food Safety Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations 2016 relating to standards for caffeinated beverages and use of blue tint in plastic containers. Through a notification dated 4 November 2016, the FSSAI has made these standards operational with immediate effect. All FBOs will need to follow these […]
Why does Codex have a format for standards?
Codex follows a format for standards because there are many advantages in having one common format. If any of the subsidiary bodies of the Codex Alimentarius Commission wish to present their commodity for standards then they can do so in a uniform manner. When there is a common format it helps develop standards with s […]
Impending issue of imported food products may be resolved soon
The talks between FSSAI & Importers could lead to a resolution on the food labeling compliance issue, as the representatives from various industry bodies of food importers like IIA, FIFI are in constant touch with the regulatory body and are expecting a solution on this matter. Large stocks of imported food items are lying on […]