Through a letter uploaded on 22 January 2019, the FSSAI has pointed out that it has received reports that nutraceutical/ health supplement products that have gelatine shells or contain ingredients of animal origin are depicting the green dot on their packaging, therefore, declaring the same as vegetarian. The FSSAI states that this is in contravention […]
FSSAI Drafts New Packaging Regulation
Through a notification uploaded on 2 April 2018, the FSSAI has proposed a draft of the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. FSSAI has invited comments and suggestions from stakeholders which are to reach the FSSAI office by 01 May 2018. These draft regulations shall come into force only on the date of publication […]
Food Industry This Week – Food Packaging & Food Processing
Snapshots of Food Industry News Antimicrobial Packaging Market to be a big business Antimicrobial packaging like plastics, biopolymer, paperboard etc. is projected to grow to USD 10.00 billion by 2021 from the present USD 7.28 billion at a CAGR of 5.54%. The Asia Pacific region is witnessing a growth in the food and beverage industry […]