The FSSAI has issued directions on 13 December 2017 regarding the labeling requirements for instant noodles. Through its notification dated 18 September 2017 the FSSAI had prescribed standards for seasoning and other products, and which were published in the Official Gazette. Following this, the FSSAI has received several representations from stakeholders stating that the new […]
Top questions of the week on food regulatory compliance
FoodSafetyHelpline Answered the following recent queries: Question: Please confirm to me whether the emulsifier Soy Lecithin E322 is permissible in chocolates? Answer: Lecithin (INS 322 i) & (INS 322ii) are permitted in chocolates in GMP as per GMP table of FSSAI Gazette notification dated 5.9.2016. Question: I have a packaged food which has MFD Dt. […]
FSSAI proposes amendments to regulations for Cereal Products
Through its notification dated 2nd December 2016, the FSSAI has proposed amendments to the standards for Durum Wheat Maida, Quinoa, Instant Noodles, Tapioca Sago and Pearl millet flour in the category CEREALS AND CEREAL PRODUCTS. Once notified in the Official Gazette, these regulations will be called the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and […]