The FSSAI has issued Food Recall Guidelines in addition to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Recall Procedure) Regulation, 2017. Introduction Food on sale for human consumption must be wholesome, unadulterated, uncontaminated and properly labeled. Any violation of these provisions can lead to regulatory action against the concerned FBO under the Act, or Rules and […]
FSSAI Key Requirements for Manufacturing Nutraceuticals in India
Worldwide nutraceuticals are defined as ingredients that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition. They are also defined as parts of a food or a whole food that have a medical or health benefit, including the prevention and treatment of disease. However, according to the definition in the Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food […]
FSSAI extends time period for the compliance of amended standards for food additives
On 5 September 2016, the FSSAI had notified an amendment regulation for standards of food additives. These regulations were called the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Seventh Amendment Regulations, 2016. The FBOs had to comply with the provisions of these amendments by 1 July 2017. On 30 June 2017, the […]