Through a notification dated 19 May 2016, the FSSAI has issued an order regarding the inspection of tea factories to ensure that they are making all efforts to be in compliance with the recommended iron filing content. In April the FSSAI had issued draft standards prescribing that iron filings in tea must not exceed the […]
FSSAI Further Extends Timeline for Iron Filing Limits in Tea to Nov. 21, 2015
The FSSAI had issued a statutory advisory on November 19, 2013, where the tea manufacturers were allowed a temporary limit of 150mg per kg of iron filings in tea till the final decision on the safety parameters could be taken. The FSSAI is still awaiting the final report from the Hyderabad based National Institute of […]
FSSAI issues Advisory on Permissible Limits of Iron Filings in Tea
A new advisory has been issued by FSSAI on 21st November, 2014 with regard to the extension of date for prosecution if limit of iron filings in tea is found to be above permissible limits. The date has been extended to 23rd May 2015 and till such time no enforcement staff can prosecute anyone dealing […]