FSSAI notifies Conditions for Validity and Recognition of the FSSAI Notified Laboratories
According to the latest directives, FSSAI will only consider fresh proposals from laboratories seeking recognition and notification if they have obtained accreditation under the FSSAI-NABL Integrated Assessment.
Government Promotes Organic Products in India, Emphasizes Reliable Testing
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued directions to all food testing laboratories towards promoting organic products in the country by focusing on the development and strengthening of cooperative societies.
FSSAI launches Surveillance Drive to Combat Spurious Drugs Manufactured by Nutraceutical Companies
This intensive drive will continue throughout the month, with plans to inspect 25-30 percent of the nutraceutical manufacturing facilities in Himachal Pradesh by the end of June 2023. The aim is to identify and take immediate action against defaulting FBOs to ensure consumer safety and the integrity of the nutraceutical industry.
FSSAI directs ban on use of Packing Films around Sweet Boxes
The FSSAI points out that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) had notified the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Rules, 2021. The amendment prohibits manufacture, import, stocking, distribution, sale and use of single use plastic items. Hence, Food Business Operators (FBOs) are directed to ensure that no packing films are used to wrap/ pack sweet boxes.
FSSAI conducts ‘Nurturing Individual Potential and Unleashing Networking’(NIPUN)
NIPUN serves as a flagship Induction Training Programme for direct recruits of FSSAI. The program design involves three weeks of classroom training, followed by on-the-job exposure to the functioning of FSSAI at regional offices. It aims to sensitize the direct recruits to the paramount mandate of the apex food regulator.
FSSAI invites Applications for Internship starting in the month of July-2023
The internship program will be available throughout the year on a quarterly basis, with internships offered for a duration of up to 3 months, extendable to a maximum of 6 months. Interested and eligible students can apply online in the specified format as per the timelines provided by FSSAI. The last date for submitting online applications is 19th June, 2023.
FSSAI notifies Authorised Officers under FSS (Imports) Regulation, 2017
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an order notifying 3 Authorised Officers under FSS (Imports) Regulation, 2017. These officers are appointed for the purpose of clearance of imported food at specified food entry points.
5th State Food Safety Index on World Food Safety Day
The 5th SFSI evaluates the performance of states and union territories across six different aspects of food safety. The rankings for the year 2022-23 revealed that among the larger states, Kerala secured the top ranking, followed by Punjab and Tamil Nadu. Among the smaller states, Goa emerged as the leader, followed Manipur and Sikkim.
Extension for filing FSSAI Annual Return for FY 2022-2023
All the food manufacturers (including manufacturer-exporters) and importers are required to submit annual return by 31st May of each year. The current notice has provided an relaxation in the timeline for submissions of annual returns for FY 2022-2023, up to 30th June, 2023.
FSSAI withdraws its Notice inviting Applications for Recognition of Accreditation Bodies
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice withdrawing its previous invitation for applications for recognition or approval of Accreditation Bodies. The present withdrawal was notified on 8th June, 2023.
