In a recent notification issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a correction notice has been issued to rectify a typographical error in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, dated the 5th of July, 2023. The notification, bearing reference number F. No. RCD-15001/4/2021-Regulatory-FSSAI serves to amend the name […]
FSSAI’s Directive to Laboratories: Strengthening India’s Organic Product Testing
The Indian government issued a notice on 16 June 2023 about boosting organic product promotion through cooperative societies, emphasizing the importance of reliable testing to ensure organic product authenticity. To achieve this, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued directives to FSSAI-notified labs under the FSS Act 2006. Key directives include enhancing […]
FSSAI Clarifies on Sampling of Soybean De-oiled Cakes for Animal Feed
The FSSAI has been apprised that the Food Safety Officers in certain states are drawing samples of soybean De-oiled cakes/soybean meals which are specifically intended for use in poultry and animal feed. It has been clarified that the products intended for animal feed do not fall under the definition of ‘Food’ as defined under section […]