The sources outline a significant legal and regulatory struggle regarding the implementation of Front-of-Package Warning Labels (FOPL) on packaged foods in India. Key Points from the Sources: Legal Mandate: A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by the “3S and Our Health Society” seeking a Writ of Mandamus to compel the Union of India and […]

The implementation of the ‘Food Recall’ functionality under the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) includes several key points aimed at streamlining the food recall process and its monitoring: Implementation and Purpose: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched this web-based facility to ensure the dissemination of information to consumers and to […]

The provided sources outline the regulatory framework and operational guidelines for E-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) in India, established by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Key points from the documents include: Scope and Definitions: E-commerce FBOs include entities that carry out food business activities through a digital and electronic network. They […]

Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods are foods that you can eat directly without cooking or heating, like sandwiches, salads, or packaged snacks. These foods are very common in stores and restaurants because they save time and are convenient. Because people eat these foods without cooking them, companies that make them must follow very strict food safety rules. […]

The Eat Right School program is an interactive learning initiative launched by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in 2017 to transform India’s food safety and nutrition landscape. The program focuses on school children because food habits are developed early in life, and children are viewed as powerful “change agents” who can […]