Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (A Statutory Authority established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006) has issued an advisory for strengthen compliances and safeguard interest of consumer. E-commerce in the food sector is growing, making compliance by food business operators important for food safety, quality, and authenticity. It creates transparency and trust, […]

As per the order E-File No. RCD-02001-9-2021-Regulatory-FSSAI (E-2960) dated 29th November, 2024 issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), it has been decided that ‘’Packaged Drinking Water and Mineral Water’’ (for which Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification was mandatory prior to first Amendment Regulations, 2024 dated 17th October 2024 will […]

Introduction The Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Business) Regulations, 2011, play a vital role in ensuring that food businesses in India operate in compliance with safety standards. These regulations, implemented by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), aim to establish a framework for the licensing and registration of food […]

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 […]