The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), under the powers conferred by Section 92 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, has the authority to frame or amend regulations with the approval of the Central Government. In line with this, the FSSAI has outlined decisions regarding the implementation timelines for amendments in […]
FSSAI’s Play on ‘Best Before’ Dates: Sweet & Flexible
In a recent development, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revisited directives concerning the display of “Best Before date” for non-packaged or loose sweets. Background: Under Section 16(5) of the FSS Act, 2006, dated 25.09.2020, FSSAI mandated the compulsory declaration of “Best Before date” on containers/trays for non-packaged sweets. This mirrored […]