The FSSAI already has standards for milk, paneer, ghee, butter and a number of other milk products. However, the Apex Food Regulator is now planning to tighten the standards for fat content in milk. New quality standards are also on the anvil for ice-cream and flavoured milk. The food regulator also intends to stiffen safety […]
Ban on Import of Milk and Milk Products from China Extended for a Further Period of One Year
The ban on import of milk and milk products, including chocolates and chocolate products and candies, confectionery, as well as food preparations with milk and milk solids as ingredients, has been extended for a further period of one year, till June 23, 2016 by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The ban, […]
Highlight of FSSAI’s 16th Authority Meeting – Approval for Steviol Glycoside in 11 food products
In the recently concluded 16th Authority meeting, FSSAI has adopted the minutes of the 15th Authority meeting. In its 15th Authority meeting, the apex regulator had proposed approval for Steviol Glycoside as additive in particular foods, Categorization of Caramel as synthetic colour and the standard limits for Melamine in Milk & Milk Products. All the approvals have been […]