In June 2015 the FSSAI had proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011 regarding declarations of class titles related to labelling of edible oils, edible fats and trans fats in various foods. On publication of the prosed changes in the Gazette the objections and suggestions were received by FSSAI […]
FoodSafetyHelpline Answers on Food Labelling & Licensing Queries
FoodSafetyHelpline replied to the following queries: Question: As per the FSSA, the village level co-op. societies which are supervised under concern union, not needed to license, we have already licensed for our union but how can we add our village level co-op. society under our existing license. Answer: Please read through this article: FSSAI Exempts Certain […]
FSSAI issues order clarifying use of Monosodium Glutamate as flavour enhancer in seasoning for noodles and pastas
In its order dated 31st March 2016 FSSAI has clarified how Monosodium Glutamate can be used as a flavor enhancer in seasoning for noodles and pasta. According to Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation 2011, Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) with an INS number 621 can be added to only specific foods. […]