Registration of Foreign Food manufacturing facilities: The Food Authority may from time to time based on the risk specify the categories of food products intended for export to India for further regulating control as specified in these regulations. Foreign Food...
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These regulations prescribe the labelling requirements of pre-packaged foods and display of essential information on premises where food is manufactured, processed, served and stored. Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods: General Requirements: (1) Every pre-packaged food shall be labeled with information as...
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Registration of Foreign Food manufacturing facilities: (a) The Food Authority may from time to time based on the risk specify the categories of food products intended for export to India for further regulating control as specified in these regulations. (b)...
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Recall strategy: A recall strategy should contain at least the following elements: depth of recall, which may extend to the consumer level, the retail level, or the wholesale level; the contents of public notifications to be issued depending on the...
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The use of flavorings in processed foods is determined by a number of factors. These factors are not limited to, but generally include (1) a demonstrable need for the flavor, (2) compliance with legal requirements, (3) compatibility with other ingredients,...
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Scope: These regulations specify the responsibility of the food donor and surplus food distribution organizations those who are engaged in distributing the surplus food to any person free of cost. Responsibilities of food business operator: Any food donor having surplus...
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The use of printing inks for food packaging presents some interesting regulatory quandaries. Whereas substances that are expected to migrate to food are defined under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 as food additives and require regulatory...
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Specific requirement for processing of fish and fish products specified below shall be followed: Internal Structure & fittings: All interior structures (including floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, partitions, overhead fixtures, working surface that come into direct contact with fish and...
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General requirement: No Objection Certificate from the Municipality or Panchayat and State Pollution Control Board to be obtained. Premise Requirements: Every such establishment/Slaughter House shall make separate provision in the slaughter hall for the slaughter of different species of animals...
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Procurement of raw materials and ingredients: Receiving of food must be done at a designated place or a specific platform. It must be kept cleaned and where appropriate disinfected. All packaged raw materials or ingredients or any product used in...
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Definition of Vegan Food: (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, - (a) “vegan food” means the food or food ingredient, including additives, flavourings, enzymes and carriers, or processing aids that are not products of animal origin and...
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(1) Processing aids included in these regulations: The processing aids listed herein are recognised as suitable for use in foods in conformance with the provisions of these regulations and have been assigned an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) or determined (wherever...
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Manufacture, pack, sell etc., of organic food: No person shall manufacture, pack, sell, offer for sale, market or otherwise distribute or import any organic food unless they comply with the requirements laid down under these regulations. Applicability of the systems:...
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General packaging requirements for Canned products: All containers shall be securely packed and sealed. The exterior of the cans shall be free from major dents, rust, perforations and seam distortions Cans shall be free from leaks. Packaging requirements for Milk...
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Food Additives included in these Regulations The food additives listed herein are recognised as suitable for use in foods in conformance with the provisions of these regulations and have been assigned an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) or determined, on the...
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Introduction to Advertising & Claim Regulation: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the draft regulations pertaining to claims and advertisements by food business operators in respect of their food products. These regulations are aimed at establishing...
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“Non-specified food” means any food other than proprietary food or food ingredients, including additives, processing aids and enzymes for which standards have not been specified in any regulation made under the Act. Food products/Ingredients that are neither standardized nor fall...
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“Food Importer” means a Food Business Operator importing or desirous of importing article of food into Indian territory, who is duly licensed as Importer under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 made under...
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Alcoholic Beverages Regulation: The FSSAI had in 2008 notified a separate regulation for alcoholic drinks. The new regulations called the Food Safety and Standards (alcoholic Beverages) regulations 2018 has come in to force from 1st April, 2019, except the parameter...
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Objectives of the food recall procedure: Ensure removal of food under recall from all stages of the food chain in accordance with Food Safety and Standards Act; ensure dissemination of information to concerned consumers and customers; and ensure retrieval, destruction...
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General requirements: An article of infant milk substitutes or infant foods or food for special medical purpose intended for infants, whose standards are not specified under these regulations shall be manufactured for sale, exhibited for sale or stored for sale...
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As per Food Safety and Standard (Prohibition & Restriction on Sale) Regulations, 2011, there is prohibition and restriction on sales of Certain articles/ingredients/admixtures, etc. which may have been consumed earlier but due to ill effects on health of people, unsafe...
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Responsibilities of School Authority to ensure safe food and balanced diets on school Premises: School Authority selling or catering school meals by itself in the school campus shall get registered as a food business operator from the concerned authority under the...
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Definition of E-commerce: "E-commerce" known as electronic commerce or internet commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions. E-commerce is often used to...
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Sweetening agents including Honey 2.8.1 - SUGAR PLANTATION WHITE SUGAR (commonly known as sugar) means the crystallized product obtained from sugarcane or sugar beet. It shall be free from dirt, filth, iron filings, and added colouring matter. Extraneous matter shall...
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The guidelines for use of “FSSAI and/or its initiatives” logos by FBOs, various Government/ semi-government/ CSOs/ private organizations/ associations/ development partners are as under: Use of FSSAI logo and name by FBOs: FSSAI logo and License number shall be displayed...
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A nutraceutical is a food or food related component that intends for health benefits even in treatment and prevention of aliments. Many people rely on dietary supplements as alternative therapy that are medicinal herbs and nutraceuticals. There is rising demand...
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Packaging Regulation: “The primary objective of packaging is to protect the food contents from microbiological, chemical, physical and atmospheric contamination and preserve the food and thereby protect consumer’s health.” “Good packaging also ensures that there is no change in sensory...
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What is Food Import Clearance System (FICS)? The Food Import Clearance System (FICS) is an online system to enable importers to seek No Objection Certificates (NOC) for imported food items. It is a 100% online system. How to apply for...
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What is FoSCoS? FoSCoS- Food Safety and Compliance System is a unified application built on open source platform, with enhanced features, easily configurable and has architectural capability to meet the envisaged functionalities and modules. The application is designed in such...
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Definition: Proprietary Food means an article of food which are not standardized in Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations and Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special...
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Organic Food Regulation-FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has the mandate to regulate manufacture, distribute, sell or import “organic foods” as per the provisions laid under Section 22 of the Food Safety Standards Act, 2006. Organic foods...
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Food Fortification is a scientifically proven, cost-effective, scalable and sustainable global intervention that addresses the issue of micro-nutrient deficiencies. In October 2016, FSSAI operationalized the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2016 for fortifying staples namely Wheat Flour...
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As per Section 92 (1) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 empowers the Food Authority to make regulations/standards in consistent with this Act and Rules made there under. After the enactment of the FSS Act, 2006 FSSAI has drafted...
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