The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced an extension of the timeline for the FSSAI-NABL Integrated Assessment for laboratories. This decision follows the previous notices issued by the FSSAI on 3rd June, 2019, and 2nd September, 2022. The validity and recognition of laboratories notified by the FSSAI are now subject to […]
Archives for July 2023
Ban on Single-Use Plastic Items and Packaging Films for Sweet Boxes
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has taken a significant step towards curbing plastic pollution by notifying the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. These rules impose a ban on the manufacturing, importing, stocking, distribution, sale, and use of various single-use plastic items. Effective from 1st July, 2022, the ban aims to reduce […]
Government Directs FSSAI Notified Laboratories to Strengthen Organic Testing Capabilities
In a significant move to promote and strengthen organic products in India, the government has issued directions to all Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified laboratories under section 43(1) and 43(2) of the FSS Act, 2006. These directions aim to ensure the authenticity and reliability of organic products through efficient and accurate […]