Through a notification dated 22 November 2017, the FSSAI has issued directions for the re-operationalization of the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulation, 2016. Since this was a draft regulation the FSSAI had invited comments and suggestions for the same and had also meanwhile operationalized these regulations up to the time period of […]
FSSAI operationalizes standards for fortification of foods
According to a notice issued by FSSAI, the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations 2016 has become operational from 16 October 2016. Fortification of food will now be implemented as per the new standards from this date on-wards. FSSAI had shared the proposed regulations for the fortification of Food Products in the first […]
Confederation of Indian Industry: Fortification of food products needed to end malnutrition
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has expressed the view that fortification of food products by adding vitamins and nutrients needs to be made compulsory so that the Indian population, especially children, are able to receive all the necessary nutrients they need in their growing years. These views were expressed at a press conference that […]