Several extensions have already been made by the FSSAI for the time period for complying with the standards for caramel and glazing agents. The last extension was notified by FSSAI on 4th February 2015. The latest notification on extension of time period is dated 3rd August 2015. The extension of time is for proviso to […]
Are proteins required in fortified food? What does FSSAI Say?
Are proteins required in fortified food? What does FSSAI say? Proteins are essential nutrients for the human body, and are one of the building blocks of the body that can also serve as a fuel source. As a fuel, proteins contain 4 kcal per gram of energy, which is the same as carbohydrates, but unlike lipids, which contain 9 kcal […]
FSSAI Makes Amendments to Iron Fortified Iodized Salt
Through a notification dated 5th December 2014 FSSAI has notified some amendments to the The Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 under EDIBLE COMMON SALT. These amended regulations will be called Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2014. The amendments will come into […]