In recent regulatory developments, amendments have been proposed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006, aimed at improving the standards of Packaged Drinking Water (excluding Mineral Water). These changes signify a significant step towards ensuring safer hydration options for consumers across India. Background: The journey towards revising standards for Packaged Drinking Water began […]
FSSAI Extends Timeline for Standards of Packaged Drinking Water
FSSAI has extended the timeline for the compliance of Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2019 dated 30th October, 2019 related to the standards of packaged Drinking Water (other than Mineral Water). This is in reference to the direction on 22nd June, 2021 issued vide F.No. Reg/ PDW/EXT/FSSAI-2020 […]
FSSAI sheds light on Multi Source Edible Oil (MSEO)
FSSAI has come up with clarification on Multi Source Edible Oil (MSEO) in Schedule II A of the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018. It prominently mentions the claims which may be used on labels or advertisements of edible vegetable oils. Notably, clause 24 of sub-regulation 2.2.1 of Food Safety and Standards […]