Food Safety Helpline Answered the following queries: Question: If we manufacture any type of cheese, Is there any requirement as per FSSAI for minimum % of cheese in the product? Answer: As per the Food Safety & Standards Act, Rules & Regulations, the standards have been given for various types of cheese. You may please […]
How FBOs can ensure food safety of dry fruits, nuts and seeds
Studies have indicated that consumer awareness about the health benefits of dried fruits has led to an increase in demand of dried fruits, nuts and seeds. Not only is there a growing demand of standalone food, but food manufacturers are enhancing the appeal of their premium food products by using dried fruits as ingredients. FBOs […]
FSSAI gives directions on labelling of nutritional information and list of ingredients
Through a notification dated 9 September 2016, the FSSAI has given directions regarding the labeling of nutritional information and the list of ingredients on returnable glass bottles. There are some issues in the labeling provisos in the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulation 2011under ‘Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods’ (2.2.2) in the category ‘Nutritional […]