MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) Notification New Delhi, dated the 1st August, 2011 F.No. 2-15015/30/2010 whereas in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (q) of sub section (2) of section 92 read with section 40 and 43 of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of […]
FSSAI extends date for comments on draft guidelines on labeling to 28th Feb 2013
Brief Interpretation of the Announcement from FSSAI: New regulation for Labeling of Packaged Food are in the pipeline, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a draft regulation for labeling of Packaged Food Articles on 27.12.2012 and the objections or suggestions were invited from the stakeholders by 31.01.2013. The date for sending objections […]
Food Safety and Standards Act calls for self compliance through Food Safety Management System
The new Food Safety and Standards Act shifts from mere regulatory regime to self-compliance through Food Safety Management System. Under the new Act the Food Business Operators have to ensure that food processed, manufactured, imported or distributed is in compliance with the food laws.