The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) along with the approval of Competent Authorities has extended the timeline for compliance of standards for Infants with Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) specified under Food Safety and Standards(Foods for Infant Nutrition Regulations 2020. The date is extended up to 01st April 2022. Notably, in this […]
FSSAI Issues Notice on Import of Speciality Foods for IEM Disorders
On 2 November 2016, the FSSAI had issued directions regarding the import of speciality foods for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) disorders under the FSS Act 2006, Rules and Regulations. The FSSAI had permitted the import of some speciality food products for IEM disorders. FSSAI had permitted the import of these foods because IEM and […]
FSSAI Harmonizes FSMP with the Provisions of IMS Act to Save Life of Babies
It is a well-known fact that infants suffering from Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) require specialized diets. This medical condition affects thousands of infants in the country and they face not only cognitive and physical difficulties, but their very survival depends on this specialized treatment. Specialized diets for IEM fall under the category of Food […]