Background A recent development has highlighted the important development in the food industry, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has suspended the license of a KFC outlet in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The restaurant in Velavan Hypermarket complex was inspected by a team headed by District Food Safety Designated Officer Mariyappan and Area Food […]

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a new scheme aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business in the food industry. Effective from July 1, 2024, this scheme introduces the provision for instant (Tatkal) issuance of licenses and registrations for certain categories of food businesses. This blog will provide a […]

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed to make new revisions in the labelling and display requirements as mentioned under the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020. Food brands and packaged food entities are required by these new requirements to bring the below-mentioned changes in there packaging. Font […]

Legal Parameter: In India, the operation of a canteen service within a company premises is subject to various laws and regulations, primarily centred around labour laws, food safety, and hygiene standards. Here are the key legal frameworks that govern canteen services in India: Labour Laws: Factories Act, 1948: Canteen Requirements: Under Section 46, if a […]

Introduction: In a bid to enhance transparency and accuracy in food labeling, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a significant directive. This directive mandates Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove the claim of “100% Fruit Juices” from the labels and advertisements of fruit juices with immediate effect. All the FBOs […]

Viewing, the increase market ration of energy drinks among youngsters and reports on effects of such drinks containing caffeine, guarana, glucuronolactone, taurine, ginseng, inositol, carnitine, B-vitamins etc. as main ingredients that act as stimulants, FSSAI with help of expert group set up standards for ingredients, so such could be put to use till they do […]

Introduction   On 11th March 2024, Monday, the Karnataka government banned the use of Rhodamine-B, a food colouring additive found in popular foods such as Gobi Manchurian and cotton candy.   Rhodamine-B is a chemical colouring agent that is said to be used in the dyeing of clothing, paper, leather, printing, and plastics. It is […]

FSSAI turnover in Alcoholic products – Regulation 2018 of FSSAI recognized alcoholic beverages as one of additional food item to be regulated through new guidelines giving pave for Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018 specifying the standards for Alcoholic beverages namely Distilled Alcoholic Beverage (Brandy, Country Liquor, Gin, Rum, Vodka and Whisky, Liquor […]

1. Key Definitions a. Labelling: has been defined as any written, printed or graphic matter that is displayed on or near the label of the food. As per the provisions of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, the food business operators are required to label […]