The FSSAI had recently issued directions through its order dated 30 April 2019 the FSSAI regarding the extension of the time period for the usage of the term Wheat Flour (Atta) and Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) on the labels of the packaged food products. The FSSAI had also decided to replace the nomenclature Whole Wheat […]
FSSAI extends date for declaration of class titles and Trans Fats on Food Labels
Through a notification dated 2 March 2017, the FSSAI has once again extended the date for compliance regarding declaration of class title, trans fat content and saturated fat content on the labels of all foods products. FSSAI had extended the date for compliance to 27 February 2017 through an earlier notification but has had to […]
‘Organic’ Food Labels Openly Flaunting Regulations
Crop Care Federation of India (CCFI) has brought to the notice of the FSSAI that some organic food companies are flaunting norms. In a written notice to the FSSAI the CCFI says that organic food labels are misleading and they are deliberating deceiving consumers with tall claims. CCFI has demanded strict legal action against the […]