In a recent development, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revisited directives concerning the display of “Best Before date” for non-packaged or loose sweets. Background: Under Section 16(5) of the FSS Act, 2006, dated 25.09.2020, FSSAI mandated the compulsory declaration of “Best Before date” on containers/trays for non-packaged sweets. This mirrored […]
FSSAI Directions Regarding ‘Date of Manufacturing’ and ‘Best Before Date’ for Sweets
FSSAI Directions Regarding ‘Date of Manufacturing’ and ‘Best Before Date’ for Sweets Through its Order dated 25 September 2020 FSSAI has issued directions regarding display of "Date of Manufacturing" and "Best Before Date" in case of sweets. Through an order dated 24 February 2020, the FSSAI had issued directions regarding the display of “Date of [...]
‘Best Before’ & ‘Expiry Date’ on the label cannot be the same: Rules Madras High Court
The Madras High Court has ruled that ‘Best Before’ and ‘Expiry’ date’ on the labels of packaged foods should be two separate dates. The Judge has made it clear that packaged food products, which were not marked and labelled in the manner as specified by Food Safety and Standards Act (FSSA) 2006, shall not be […]