Clause 22 of FSS Act, 2006 states that the Food products for special dietary uses, Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals & Functional foods have to be first approved from FSSAI and only after the acquiring NOC from the authority they will be allowed to be distributed in the country. Dietary Supplements, Health supplements, Functional foods and Nutraceutical […]
Archives for April 2014
FSSAI AMENDS TO INCREASE CAFFEINE LEVEL IN ENERGY DRINKS, HC PUT STAY
In the wake of FSSAI’s amendment to increase caffeine content beyond the stipulated limit in energy drinks such as Red Bull, the Mumbai High Court has put a stay; granting three-week time to the apex food regulatory body to submit the clarification. The court has taken this step after a no show by the FSSAI […]
NEW CODE GOVERNS INDIAN TEA INDUSTRY
Under a voluntary code known as Plant Protection Code (PPC), the Tea Board of India has announced new guidelines for the Indian tea planters. It strives on enhancing the quality of tea produced in the country. The guidelines under PPC aims at ensuring the controlled usage of plant protection products, with strong adherence to safety […]