Through a notification dated 12 July 2016, the FSSAI has proposed some amendments in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 related to Fats, Oils and Fat Emulsions. The FSSAI has also invited comments/suggestions from WTO-SPS Member Countries on the proposed amendments. Once approved and notified these amendments will […]
FSSAI’s advisory on Canola Oil is challenged in Bombay High Court
FSSAI’s advisory on the labelling of Canola oil has been challenged in the Bombay High Court by Dalmia Continental. FSSAI had earlier issued an advisory stating the guidelines for labelling of imported Canola oil as ‘Imported Rapeseed – low erucic acid oil’ & ‘Imported Refined Rapeseed – low erucic acid oil’ for solvent-extracted oil and […]
Uncertain Future for Imported Foods due to non-compliance on Food Labelling
Ever since FSSAI came up with labelling guidelines in compliance to Food Safety & Standards Act, it has continually been sending back or withholding stocks of chocolates, canola oil, liquor, seafood, fresh meat, seafood, pasta-sauce, mayonnaise, candy, juices, chips, spices, soymilk, gluten-free for non-compliance with the labelling regulations. It seems that imported packaged foods worth […]