During the COVID 19 pandemic the demand for organic food went up as consumers perceived them as being healthier and good for immunity. However, otherwise too, demand for organic food is increasing at a continuous pace. According to an Expert Market Research report the Indian organic food market stood at a value of USD 849.5 […]
FSSAI Extends Date for Mandatory Safety Audits for Food Businesses
FSSAI Extends Date for Mandatory Safety Audits for Food Businesses Through a notification dated 28 September, 2020 the FSSAI has extended the date for mandatory food safety audit of Food Businesses to 31 December 2020. Under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018 the FSSAI has prescribed mandatory audits for food businesses [...]
FSSAI Drafts Amendments to Microbiological Standards
The FSSAI has drafted amendments related microbiological standards in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives)Regulations, 2011, in Appendix B In the Table 2B Microbiological Standards for Milk and Milk products –Food Safety Criteria some additions have been made below the table after the existing text under ‘Stage where the Microbiological […]