Economy

FSSAI gives clarity on methylcobalamin usage

Mumbai The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has provided clarity on use of methylcobalamin, a form of Vitamin B12, in health supplements, medical purposes and nutraceutical products. However, the Union Health Ministry’s decision to lift the ban on methylcobalamin, the critical vitamin B12 derivative, is yet to be formalised, leaving its regulatory status […]

Liquor companies may ask FSSAI for standard for desi single malt

NEW DELHI: Homegrown Indian liquor makers are mulling approaching food & beverages regulator FSSAI for a separate standard for the Indian single malt whisky that is rapidly scaling with the ongoing trend of premiumisation and has won several prestigious international awards. This will help maintain the reputation of Indian single malt whisky – now exported […]

Economy

FSSAI mandates quarterly reporting on disposal of rejected, expired food products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked all licensed food manufacturers and importers to submit quarterly data on actions taken to dispose off rejected or expired food products. The Food Safety Authority said this new provision was being introduced to ensure that rejected or expired food items are not being rebranded […]

Economy

FSSAI to e-commerce players: Ensure safety, quality and authenticity of food products sold online

The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed e-commerce players, which includes quick commerce firms, to ensure that claims made on their platforms regarding food products are “fully aligned” with the physical labels. It also said platforms must have mechanisms in place to ensure products listed are in compliance with the labelling […]

Economy

FSSAI cautions quick commerce, e-commerce platforms on violations of expiry date regulations, misleading claims

The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed quick commerce players, e-commerce platforms and online sellers to strictly comply with expiry date and labelling regulations and cautioned them against making misleading claims. It also emphasised on the implementation of food safety regulations throughout the entire supply chain, including in storage, transportation, logistics […]

Economy

FSSAI looking to develop SOP for online food deliveries for quick commerce, e-commerce platforms

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is looking to formulate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for online deliveries of food products through quick commerce and e-commerce platforms to ensure compliance with food safety standards in the entire supply chain. Sources said that the SOP is likely to define parameters for packaging, handling […]