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Mandatory use of FSSAI test methods for testing of fortificants (Iron, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin B12) in Fortified Rice, Fortified Rice Kernel and Vitamin-Mineral Premix for Fortified Rice Kernel [Updated on:13-06-2024]

Validity of FSSAI recognized Food Testing Laboratories

Clarification on the requirement od documentfor Proof of Premises for thr purpose of making licensing application through FoSCoS

Clarification with regard to display of information such as declaration of calorific value, allergen, nutritional information etc. by Food Service Establishments

Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) of Pesticides for Spices and Culinary Herbs

Implementation of Fortified Rice Traceability [FoRTrace] Application within FoSCoS

Direction to all notified laboratories regarding testing of pesticide in Tea samples

Appointment of Designated Officers (DOs) for Central licensing at Seaport / Airport under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006 read with Regulation 1.2.1 (1) of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011

Time-bound processing of applications for Licenses marked for inspections

Suspension of Quality Research and Analytical Labs Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi

Order dated 02nd February 2024 w.r.t Usage of the term “ORS” along with brand names

Selection for the post of Advisor (Pay Level-14) on Deputation on Foreign Service Terms Basis against Circular No. DEP-01/2023

Validity Order of FSSAI notified laboratories

Notice regarding 9th FAE Practical examination

CEO, FSSAI Engages in Discussion with Tea Growers and Planters in Assam to Ensure Safety and Quality of Tea Production

Notification of Authorised Officer under Section section 25 read with Section 47(5) of FSS Act, 2006 and Regulation 13 (1) of FSS (Imports) Regulations, 2017

FSSAI Uncovers Stockpile of Expired Beer, Takes Swift Action against Violation of Food Safety and Standards Act 2006

FSSAI directs Airline Caterers to comply with Food Safety Regulations

Clarification to Comments received i.r.o Pre-Bid Meeting pertaining to GeM Bid No. GEM/2023/B/4151141 dated 28.11.2023 - "Selection of Laboratories for Testing of Products/Material - Food & Agri Products"

Validity Order of FSSAI notified laboratories

Ease of doing business: Streamlining the procedure for reactivation of Auto-Rejected Licensing/Registration Applications due to non-response to the queries of license/registration authority within the specified timeline

Request for conducting market surveillance to check the adulteration of Cassia (Taj) in Cinnamon (Dalchini) and misbranding of such products

Rectifiable labelling information for imported food consignments

Appointment of Designated Officer for Central licensing at Seaport/Airport under Section 36 of Food Safety & Standard Act, 2006 read with Regulation 1.2.1 (1)

Application Fees for Vegan Logo Endorsement Applications as per Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2022

Direction under Section 16(5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding re-operationalisation of FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose and Prebiotic and Probiotic Food) Regulations, 2022

Direction under Section 16(5) of FSS Act, 2006 regarding operationalisation of Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations w.r.t. the standards of Vitamin and Mineral Premix for manufacturing of FRK

Revocation of Suspension of M/s Megsan Labs Private Limited, Hyderabad

Suspension of Jubilant Pharma and Chemical Lab (OPC) Pvt. Ltd., Navi Mumbai

Guidelines on sampling of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) and Fortified Rice (FR)

Mandatory uploading of the test reports with source of iron in Fortified rice (FR), Fortified Rice kernel (FRK) & Vitamin Premix for FRK samples on the InFoLNet portal by FSSAI approved laboratories

List of Candidates Qualified in Computer Based Test (CBT) of 9th Food Analyst Examination 2023

List of Candidates Qualified in 6th Junior Analyst Examination 2023

6th Junior Food Analyst and 9th Food Analyst Result

Revising the option for selecting the validity period during application for FSSAI License/registration

Order dated 07.11.2023 regarding approved test methods for detection of Iron, Folic Acid & Vitamin B12 in Fortified Rice Kernel

Extension of Last Date for online submission of annual returns for the FY 2022-2023 and renewal of expired license/registration from 01.05.2023

Appointment of Designated Officer for Indian Railwaus under Section 36 of Food Safety & Standard Act, 2006

List of Referral Food Laboratories for testing of fortificants in Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) and Vitamin-Mineral Premix for Fortified Rice Kernel

Revised list of FSSAI notified laboratories for testing of fortificants in Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) and Vitamin-Mineral Premix for Fortified Rice Kernel

RAFT Portal- "Notice dated 31st October, 2023 regarding approval of RAFT kits/equipment/methods through RAFT Portal

RAFT Logo- "Order dated 31st October, 2023 regarding Use of RAFT Logo

Direction regarding source of iron salts prescribed for vitamin and mineral premix and Fortified Rice Kernel

Mandatory uploading of the test reports of the samples on the Infolnet portal

Clarification with regard to declaration of address of the brand owner on food labels

India Celebrates 60 Years of Codex: Safeguarding Consumer Health and Fair Food Trade

Circular - DEP-02/2023 dated 27th October 2023 regarding filling up of various Group - B & C posts in the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) through transfer on deputation (including short term contract) on Foreign Service terms

List of Referral Food Laboratories for testing of fortificants in Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) and Vitamin-Mineral Premix for Fortified Rice Kernels [Updated on:26-10-2023]

Validity Order of FSSAI notified Food Testing Laboratories dated 26th Oct, 2023

Inclusion of QR Codes on Food Products for Accessibility by Visually Impaired Individuals

Revised List of Labs capable of testing Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK) and Premix for FRK

The FSSAI has re-operationalized the Labelling Requirements for non-retail containers, minimally processed foods, tolerance limits, and warning statements regarding pan masala

Import of food consignment for 100 Export/Re-export purpose

Revocation of Suspension of M/s QTTL Labs Pvt. Ltd., Indore

Partial Modification of reconstituted Scientific Panels dated 24th February, 2023

Streamlining the FSSAI License Application Process for Relabeller Kind of Business (KOB)

Directions to all FSSAI Notified laboratories under section 43(1) and 43(2) of FSS Act 2006 for Organic testing

Extension of Suspension of "Megsan Labs Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad

Revocation of Suspension of "Sophisticated Industrial Material Analytical Labs Pvt Ltd, Delhi

Suspension of "Nawal Analytical Laboratories, Hosur"

Validity Order of FSSAI notified Food Testing Laboratories

. Appointment of FSSAIs Designated Officers (DOs) for Central Licensing u/s 36 of FSS Act, 2006

Sending of Referral samples to National Food Laboratories under Public -Private -Partnership

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for obtaining the endorsement of Vegan logo

Shelf life of Fortified Rice and Fortified Rice Kernel

Revised fee and timeline for use of pre-printed packaging material

Extension of time-period for compliance of provision of warning statement for ‘Pan Masala’ specified in the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2022 - Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Monitoring the sale of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in the market

Manual of Methods of Analysis- Fish & Fish Products

64b656ba7a385Manual of Methods of Analysis for Beverages Tea, Coffee and Chicory

Direction under Section 16(5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding abeyance of enforcement of provision related to Labelling requirement for fermented milk products, in notification F.No. Std/Notifications/35.1/2021 dated 11.01.2023

Referral Food Laboratories Notified by FSSAI under section 43(2) of FSS Act, 2006

Notice regarding 9th FAE and 6th JAE

Directions to all FSSAI Notified laboratories under section 43(1) and 43(2) of FSS Act 2006 for Organic testing

Enforcement of Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016

Order dated 09th June, 2023 regarding extension of last date for filing annual return for FY-2022-23

withdrawal of notice for recognition/approval of accreditation bodies

Protocol to all the notified laboratories to reinforce the prescribed method for fortificants testing

Appointment of FSSAIs Designated Officers for Central Licensing u/s 36 of FSS Act, 2006

Enforcement of FSSA, 2006 & Rules/Regulations made thereunder, in respect of the FBOs, having Central Licenses

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding re-operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Amendment Regulations, 2022 relating to revised limits of Selenium, Manganese, Iron and Biotin

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Second Amendment Regulations, 2022

Scientific Committee Meeting

खाद्य व्यवसाय संचालक द्वारा भ्रामक दावों और विज्ञापनों के खिलाफ एफएसएसएआई की कार्रवाई जारी

FSSAI ACTION AGAINST MISLEADING CLAIMS & ADVERTISEMENTS BY THE FOOD BUSINESS OPERATOR CONTINUES

Direction under Section 16(5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding operationalization of MRL of Pesticides used in Tea

FSSAI has notified provisions for omission of the term “curd” from the Standards of Fermented Milk Products vide notification dated 11 Jan 2023

Press Note [Updated on:22-04-2023

Clarification with respect to Rectifiable labelling information for imported food consignments -reg [Updated on:28-12-2022]

Requirement of Health Certificate accompanied with imported food consignments [Updated on:28-12-2022]

recognition/approval of accreditation bodies by FSSAI to accredit food testing laboratories

Order dated 20th December 2022 regarding Introduction of new Kind of Business (KoB) and inspection checklist for Fish and Fish Products under FoSCoS for License and subsequent matter thereof [Updated on:20-12-2022]

Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2021 related to inclusion of enzymes derived from genetically modified sources under processing aids [Updated on:31-10-2022]

(Advertising and Claims) Second Amendment Regulations, 2022 [Updated on:14-12-2022]

Seizure of Food Articles by the Food Safety Officer under Section - 38 of FSS Act, 2006 [Updated on:06-12-2022]

extension of time-period for the compliance of notification F. No. M&MP/Notification (05)/FSSAI-2019 dated 27.12.2022 related to milk logo [Updated on:09-12-2022]Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding extension of time-period for the compliance of notification F. No. M&MP/Notification (05)/FSSAI-2019 dated 27.12.2022 related to milk logo

Internship starting in the month of January- 2023 under Internship Scheme 2021

Operationalization of FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose and Prebiotic and Probiotic Food), Regulations, 2022 [FSS (Nutra) Regulations, 2022] [Updated on:28-11-2022]

Re-operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2021 [Updated on:28-11-2022]

Rectifiable labeling information for imported food consignments [Updated on:28-11-2022]

Faceless processing of review applications of rejected imported food items [Updated on:28-11-2022]

Direction under Section 18 (2)(d) read with Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 18th October 2022 regarding operationalization of FSS (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Amendment Regulations, 2022 relating to revise limits of Selenium, Manganese, iron and biotin [Updated on:28-11-2022]Direction under Section 18 (2)(d) read with Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 18th October 2022 regarding operationalization of FSS (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Amendment Regulations, 2022 relating to revise limits of Selenium, Manganese, iron and biotin[0.51 MB]

Direction under Section 18 (2) (d) read with Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 18th October 2022 regarding re-operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2021 relating to limit of naturally occurring formaldehyde in freshwater and marine fish [Updated on:28-11-2022]

Office Order dated 28th November 2022 regarding appointment of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006 (Northern Region)

Order dated 10th November 2022 regarding Ease of doing business: Capping of penalties due to delay in submission of Annual Returns [Updated on:10-11-2022]

Gazette Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2021 related to inclusion of enzymes derived from genetically modified sources under processing aids [Updated on:31-10-2022]

Office Order dated 03th November 2022 regarding Partial Modification in office order no. 11/2022 dated 18th January, 2022 related to General Administration and Policy Coordination Division [Updated on:03-11-2022]

Order dated 02nd November 2022 regarding revision of Inspection checklists [Updated on:02-11-2022]

Notice dated 01st Nov. 2022 regarding Fee refund policy for the applications under FSS (Approval for Non-specified Food and Food Ingredients) Regulations, 2017 [Updated on:02-11-2022]

Information dated 01st November 2022 regarding Transfer Policy Guidelines for Employees [Updated on:01-11-2022]

Order dated 28th October 2022 regarding clarification with respect to Hops imported to India, for use as an ingredient in manufacturing of Beer

Order dated 27th October 2022 regarding requirement of Health Certificate accompanied with the import of food consignment

Clarification dated 20th October 2022 with respect to alcoholic beverages imported into India in bulk containers

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding extension of facility of Provisional NOC to registered Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs)

Order dated 17th October 2022 regarding Restricted entry of food items in under specific ports [Updated on:17-10-2022]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding extension of facility of Provisional NOC to registered Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) [Updated on:18-10-2022]

Advisory dated 12th October 2022 facility of advance processing of Bill of Entry in Food Import Clearance System (FICS) of FSSAI [Updated on:13-10-2022]

Clarification dated 12th October 2022 with respect to the qualification of Food Safety Officer

Office Order dated 10th October 2022 regarding appointment of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006

Order dated 10th October 2022 regarding requirement of registration of foreign food manufacturing facilities as per Food Safety and Standards (Import) First Amendment Regulations, 2022 dated 03.11.2021

Clarification with respect to application for vegan logo endorsement

Clarification dated 26th Sept. 2022 regarding requirement of Health Certificate to be accompanied with the import of food consignment [Updated on:26-09-2022]

Letter dated 13th September 2022 regarding Quarterly Training Calendar (October to December 2022) – Training of Trainers programme under FoSTaC program [Updated on:14-09-2022]Letter dated 13th September 2022 regarding Quarterly Training Calendar (October to December 2022) – Training of Trainers programmed under FoSTaC program[0.48 MB]

Graphic specifications of Vegan logo (Directions under 16(5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 14th September 2022 )

Order dated 13th September 2022 regarding Mandatory declaration of FSSAI License / Registration number on cash receipts / invoices / cash memo / bills etc. by all Food Businesses on sale of food products

Order dated 08th September 2022 regarding approved test methods for detection of Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 in Fortified Rice

Clarification dated 05th September 2022 regarding use of blends of oils / emulsions / hydrogenated vegetable oils intended to be sold as intermediary ingredients

SCHEDULE OF EXAM (CBT Stage-2) FOR DIRECT RECRUITMENT IN FSSAI (DR04/2021)

FSSAI ADDED 149 MORE NAME IN CBT-2 QULIFICATION LIST FOR THE POST OF CENTRAL FOOD SAFETY OFFICER

Gazette Notification of Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) First Amendment Regulations, 2022 [Updated on:02-09-2022]

Notice dated 2nd September 2022 regarding NABL - FSSAI Integrated Assessment of the laboratories [Updated on:02-09-2022]

Gazette Notification of Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) First Amendment Regulations, 2022 [Updated on:01-09-2022]

Gazette Notification of Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) First Amendment Regulations, 2022

Gazette Notification on Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulation related to migration limit for Antimony and DEHP in plastic materials [Updated on:01-09-2022]

Notice dated 31st August 2022 regarding Application under FSS (Approval for Non-specified Food and Food Ingredients Regulations, 2017 with respect to information related to ePAAS portal [Updated on:31-08-2022]

Extension of Enrolment of Non Food Production (NFP) Units dated 23rd August 2022 for Collection of Used Cooking Oil from Food Business Operators

Validity Order dated 05th August 2022 of FSSAI recognised Food Testing Laboratories as on 31st July 2022 [Updated on:08-08-2022]

Order 03rd August 2022 related to requirement of Health Certificate accompanied with the import of food consignments

Press Release dated 03rd August 2022 regarding surveillance drives across the country in a nation-wide campaign that began on 01.08.2022 to check adulteration in edible oils (single oil as a constituent), trans-fatty acids and sale of Multi Source Edible Oils without proper labelling [Updated on:03-08-2022]Press Release dated 03rd August 2022 regarding surveillance drives across the country in a nation-wide campaign that began on 01.08.2022 to check adulteration in edible oils (single oil as a constituent), trans-fatty acids and sale of Multi Source Edible Oils without proper labelling[0.01 MB]

Office Order dated 07th October 2021 regarding Re-constitution of ICC Committee on POSH Act [Updated on:02-08-2022]

Order 02nd August 2022 related to Sampling and analysis of imported food articles with microbial testing requirement [Updated on:03-08-2022]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 26th July 2022 regarding compliance of Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2022 published in the Official Gazette of India on dated 10th June 2022

OM Removal of FSS certificate validity

Information related to Revised FBO Meet Calendar Schedule [Updated on:29-07-2022]

Expression of Interest (EOI) dated 27th July 2022 from FSSAI recognized Food Testing Laboratories (notified primary and/or referral laboratories) for declaration as National Reference Laboratory [Uploaded on : 27-07-2022]

Notice for comment for the use of Aadhaar authentication for licensing/ registration of Food Business Operators under the Aadhaar authentication for Good Governance (Social, Welfare, Innovation, Knowledge) Rules, 2020 [Uploaded on : 21-07-2022]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 24th June 2022 regarding re-operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2021

Order dated 17th May 2022 regarding Direction to ensure compliance with respect to labelling of Multi Source Edible Vegetable Oil [Updated on:17-05-2022]

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) dated 02nd May 2022 for Central Licensing Authority (CLAs) to review Third Party Audit (TPA) Reports [Updated on:03-05-2022]

Order dated 29th April 2022 regarding submission of Annual Returns by Manufacturer - Exporter FBOs for the activities conducted wef FY 2021-22 [Updated on:02-05-2022]

Revised SOP dated 02nd May 2022 for Mandatory Modification of old Licenses granted from FLRS portal

Order dated 02nd May 2022 related to Risk-Based Inspection System [Updated on:02-05-2022

Letter dated 26th April 2022 regarding State Food Safety Index 2021-22 [Updated on:26-04-2022]

Letter dated 22nd April 2022 regarding Special drive to ensure that all manufacturer of PDW and MW have BIS Certification [Updated on:22-04-2022]

Notice dated 22nd April 2022 regarding de-empanelment of Training Partners [Updated on:22-04-2022]

Office Memorandum dated 12th April 2022 regarding Final Seniority List [Updated on:21-04-2022]

Letter dated 13th April 2022 regarding extension of last date for submitting the nomination for CAC Members

Direction under Section 16 (5) dated 08th April 2022 regarding misleading advertisement and marketing of ORS substitute Products [Updated on:11-04-2022]

FSSAI receives the First Revenue share cheque for NFL, JNPT Mumbai

FSSAI tightens vigil against violations related to labelling of coffeechicory mixture products

Advisory dated 06th April 2022 on unauthorised usage of FSSAI logo and Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) logo in any form and mis-representations as a FSSAI employee by persons hired by FoSTaC Training Partner for mobilization

Order dated 05th Arpil 2022 relating to declaration with respect to Veg or Non-Veg Logo for source of ingredient including additives on the food label [Updated on:06-04-2022]

Office Order dated 05th April 2022 related to Notification of Authorised Officers under Section 25 read with Section 47 (5) of FSS Act, 2006 and Regulation 13 (1) of FSS (Imports) Regulations, 2017 for Karnataka location [Updated on:06-04-2022]

Order dated 04th April 2022 regarding Sample quantity of imported Lactoferrin [Updated on:04-04-2022]

Order dated 22nd March 2022 regarding validity of FSSAI recognized Food Testing Laboratories as on 21st March 2022 [Updated on:23-03-2022]Order dated 22nd March 2022 regarding validity of FSSAI recognized Food Testing Laboratories as on 21st March 2022[1.21 MB]

Order dated 23rd March 2022 regarding Enrolment of Non-Food Production Units for collection of used cooking oil from Food Business Operators across India [Updated on:23-03-2022]Order dated 23rd March 2022 regarding Enrolment of Non-Food Production Units for collection of used cooking oil from Food Business Operators across India[0.6 MB]

Order dated 21st March 2022 regarding Revocation of Suspension of M/s TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka [Updated on:21-03-2022]Order dated 21st March 2022 regarding Revocation of Suspension of M/s TUV SUD South Asia Private Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka[0.37 MB]

Notice dated 16th March 2022 related to Declaration of Final Result for the post of Joint Director, Specialisation : Admin & Finance - DR-01/2021 [Updated on:17-03-2022]

Letter dated 14th March 2022 for inviting nominations for Member of Central Advisory Committee [Updated on:14-03-2022]

Press Release dated 16th March 2022 regarding 11 Smart Cities as winners of EatSmart Cities Challenge showcase efforts towards Safe, Healthy & Sustainable Food System [Updated on:16-03-2022]

Clarification dated 07th March 2022 regarding the decision of 33rd CAC in respect of the procedure for issuance of Notices under Section-32 of the FSS Act, 2006 [Updated on:07-03-2022]

Clarification dated 25th Febuary 2022 regarding Hypoallergenic infant milk substitutes specified under FSS (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020 [Updated on:25-02-2022]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 09th November 2021 regarding extension of validity of the NOC for the Alcoholic Beverages Bottled in Origin & in Bulk [Updated on:18-02-2022]

Notification dated 31st January 2022 of Authorised Officers at JNPT SEZ under Section 25 read with Section 47 (5) of FSS Act, 2006 and Regulation 13 (1) of FSS (Imports) Regulations, 2017 [Updated on:18-02-2022]

Report of IIM, Ahmedabad on survey for Consumer preferences for different nutrition front-of-pack labels in India [Updated on:22-02-2022]

Office Order dated 18th January 2022 regarding Declaration of CPIOs and Appellate Authorities [Updated on:22-02-2022]

Minutes of the stakeholders meeting on Front-of-Pack Labelling held on 15.02.2022 [Updated on:22-02-2022]

Directions dated 20th January 2022 regarding disposal of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) [Updated on:23-02-2022

Trainer of trainer 4th Quarter 2021-22

Authorization mechanism dated 21st January 2022 for recycled plastics manufacturers as per the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2022 permitting the use of recycled plastics as food contact materials [Updated on:22-01-2022]

Order dated 20th January 2022 regarding Directions under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding disposal of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) [Updated on:21-01-2022]

Order dated 18th January 2022 related to Import of raw cashew nuts [Updated on:18-01-2022]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 18th January 2022 regarding operationalization of Draft Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2022 regarding use of recycled plastics [Updated on:19-01-2022]

Order dated 13th January 2022 regarding use of names of probiotics specified under FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) first Amendment Regulations, 2021 [Updated on:14-01-2022]Order dated 13th January 2022 regarding use of names of probiotics specified under FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) first Amendment Regulations, 2021[0.31 MB]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 11th January 2022 regarding use of Paullinia cupana (Guarana) as a source of caffeine

Notice dated 31st December 2021 related to Extension of last date for Submission of Documents for prima-facie verification of eligibility for the post of Joint Director, Deputy Director, Senior Manager (IT) and Manager (Advt. No. DR-01/2021) [Updated on:31-12-2021

Order dated 27th December 2021 related to Extension of period for modification / migration of License by existing FSSAI Licensed manufacturers [Updated on:27-12-2021]

Submission of Documents for prima-facie verification of eligibility for the Post of Joint Director, Deputy Director, Senior Manager (IT) and Manager (Advt. No. DR-01/2021), FSSAI - reg

Letter dated 23rd December 2021 related to Statutory inspections of premises of Food Business Operators as per FSS Act, 2006 [Updated on:23-12-2021]

Notice dated 21st December 2021 related to Declaration of Final Result for the post of Senior Manager (DR-01/2021) [Updated on:22-12-2021]

FSSAI, headquarter has published a bid for hiring of service provider for technical consultants [Updated on:21-12-2021]

Order dated 20th December 2021 regarding validity order of FSSAI recognized Food Testing Laboratories [Updated on:21-12-2021]

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Aggregators or Intermediaries facilitating sales between Farmers / small original producers and producers organizations and end consumers - Exempt entities [Updated on:20-12-2021]

Letter dated 17th December 2021 related to Compliance with respect to limits of trans-fatty acids for food products as per the Food Safety and Standards Regulation [Updated on:20-12-2021]

Order dated 22nd December 2021 regarding Introduction of online examination for enrolment of Food Safety Mitra (FSM) and online Renewal procedure of FSM certificate [Updated on:22-12-2021]

Clarification dated 17th December 2021 regarding sampling of Soybean De-Oiled Cakes or Soybean Meals intended for use in poultry and animal feed [Updated on:17-12-2021]

Order dated 15th December 2021 regarding appeal procedure specified in Food Safety and Standards (Approval for Non-Specified Food and Food Ingredients) Regulations, 2017 [Updated on:16-12-2021]

Advisory dated 16th December 2021 related to Quicker processing of License Applications for Manufacturing KoB [Updated on:16-12-2021]

Office Order dated 13th December 2021 related to Appointment of Designated Officer for Indian Railways under Section 36 of FSS act, 2006

ffice Order dated 07th December 2021 related to Notification of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006 for the Northern Region

Information related to FBO Meet Calendar Schedule [Updated on:09-12-2021

Order dated 03rd December 2021 regarding validity of FSSAI recognized Primary Food Testing Laboratories as on 01st Dec. 2021

Letter dated 02nd December 2021 related to Enforcement of FSS Act, 2006 & Rules / Regulations made thereunder, in respect of the FBOs having Central Licenses - Clarification [Updated on:03-12-2021]

Order dated 30th November 2021 related to Testing of coumarin in imported cinnamon [Updated on:30-11-2021]

Order dated 30th November 2021 related to Import of products or ingredients containing Beef [Updated on:30-11-2021]

Clarification dated 30th November 2021 regarding use of blend of oils in premixes / admixtures intended to be sold as intermediary ingredients [Updated on:30-11-2021]

Letter dated 30th November 2021 related to Exempting Fish and Fishery Processing Units being inspected by Export Council of India (EIC) [Updated on:30-11-2021

Letter dated 29th November 2021 regarding Listing of chemicals / reagents / consumables etc. on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) [Updated on:29-11-2021]

Office Order dated 04th August 2021 regarding Appointment of Grievance Redressal Officer in terms of Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 [Updated on:26-11-2021]

Clarification dated 26th November 2021 regarding use of blend of oils in premixes / admixtures intended to be sold as intermediary ingredients [Updated on:26-11-2021

Order dated 26th November 2021 related to Extension of tenure of Hygiene Rating Audit Agencies recognised by FSSAI for verification of Hygiene Rating of Food Establishments [Updated on:26-11-2021]

Letter dated 11th November 2021 for Compliance w.r.t. Coffee-Chicory mixtures [Updated on:18-11-2021]

Order dated 18th November 2021 Validity of FSSAI recognised Food Testing Laboratories as on 15th Nov. 2021 [Updated on:18-11-2021]

Clarification dated 16th November 2021 regarding use of claims on Multi Source Edible Oil (MSEO) with resepct to Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018 [Updated on:17-11-2021]

Order dated 16th November 2021 regarding Suspension of FSSAI Notified laboratories [Updated on:16-11-2021]

Order dated 03rd November 2021 related to Rate of Testing Fee - effective from 01st Dec. 2021 [Updated on:10-11-2021]

Letter dated 29th October 2021 regarding Minutes of Stakeholders Meeting on Front of Pack Labelling [Updated on:29-10-2021]

Order dated 29th October 2021 regarding Implementation of policy to enable renewing the FSSAI License / Registration after the expiry date [Updated on:29-10-2021]

Letter dated 26th October 2021 regarding special drive to check adulteration of sweets, milk and milk products like Khoya, Paneer etc. during the festive season [Updated on:27-10-2021]

Clarification dated 26th October 2021 regarding issuing licenses under regulation 2.10.6 (3) on "Non-carbonated Water based Beverages (Non-Alcoholic)" of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011

Direction dated 26th October 2021 under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding managing and reporting of Food Borne Illness Outbreak [Updated on:26-10-2021]

Direction dated 26th October 2021 under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018 [Updated on:26-10-2021]

Direction dated 22nd October 2021 under Section 16 (5) regarding addition of vitamins and minerals in the standarized food products [Updated on:22-10-2021]

Circular dated 06th October 2021 for Deputation (DEP-01/2021) for the posts of Director, Joint Director Senior Manager, Senior Manager (IT), Deputy Director, Manager, Manager (IT), Assistant Director (Tech.), Assistant Director (OL), Deputy Manager, Deputy Manager (IT), Administrative Officer, Senior Provate Secretary, Personal Secretary, Assistant Manager (IT), Assistant and Staff Car Driver (Ordinary Grade) [Updated on:07-10-2021]

Direction dated 06th October 2021 for the Extension of timeline for compliance with the direction dated 27th January 2020 issued under 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding compliance of commercial feeds / feed materials intended for meat and milk producing animals with relevant BIS standards [Updated on:07-10-2021]

Gazette Notification of Central food Safety Officers in Eastern Region [Updated on:29-09-2021]

Order dated 29th September 2021 for enabling the provision of digitization of enforcement activities through FoSCoS

Clarification dated 01st October 2021 wr.t. direction issued under section 16 (5) of FSS Act,2006 regarding Licensing / Registration of FBO manufacturing Indian Sweets and Snacks & Savouries [Updated on:01-10-2021

Order dated 30th September 2021 regarding Mandating the mentioning of FSSAI License / Registration number on receipt / invoices / cash memo / bills etc. by Food Businesses on sale of food products [Updated on:01-10-2021]

Order dated 30th September 2021 regarding Implementation of policy to enable the provision for change in premise address without changing FSSAI License / Registration number [Updated on:01-10-2021]

Advisory dated 30th September 2021 regarding Disposal of food products unfit for human consumption [Updated on:04-10-2021]

Gazette Notification of FSO in North East Frontier Zone of Railways [Updated on:24-09-2021]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 w.r.t. applicability of Food Category / additives for the products Mouth Fresheners and related products. [Updated on:23-09-2021]

Press release dated 20th September 2021 regarding Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya releases 3rd State Food Safety Index 2020-21 during his visit to FSSAI [Updated on:20-09-2021]

Order dated 16th September 2021 related to Food Businesses manufacturing products covered under Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations, 2016 to be covered under the purview of Central Licensing Authorities [Updated on:16-09-2021]

Direction under Section 18 (2) (d) read with Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2021 related to limit of naturally occuring formaldehyde in freshwater and marine fish [Updated on:14-09-2021]

Order dated 09th September 2021 related to Inclusion of Radiation Processing of Food as new Kind of Businesses in FoSCoS Portal for Licensing of Food Businesses [Updated on:10-09-2021]

Letter dated 02nd September 2021 related to Exempting Fish and Fishery Processing Units being inspected by Export Council of India (EIC) [Updated on:06-09-2021]

Letter dated 02nd September 2021 related to Exempting Fish and Fishery Processing Units being inspected by Export Council of India (EIC) [Updated on:06-09-2021]

Press Release dated 03rd September 2021 related to State Food Safety Departments are directed to investigate the alleged use of dairy terms on the labels of plant based beverages and food products [Updated on:04-09-2021

Order dated 27th August 2021 regarding Appeal Procedure related to Claims Approval [Updated on:27-08-2021]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 16th August 2021 regarding Licensing of FBOs manufacturing / re-packing Fresh / Surface-treated / Minimally processed Fruits & Vegetables [Updated on:17-08-2021]

Order dated 12th August 2021 related to Mandating the non-issuance of Offline Renewal of FSSAI License [Updated on:13-08-2021]

Order dated 09th August 2021 related to Mandatory online submission of Annual Return by Food Businesses wef FY 2020-21

Extension of Enrolment of Biodiesel Manufacturer dated 04th August 2021 for collection of used cooking oil from Food Business Operators

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 02nd August 2021 regarding Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) [Updated on:02-08-2021

Gazette notification no. File No.1-116/Scientific Committee/Notif.28.4/2010-FSSAI dated 26.07.2021 w.r.t. Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Third Amendment Regulations, 2021 related to Buffalo milk, exemption of imported expelled oil from refining, grapeseed oil, Soybean sauce, walnut kernel, Besan, Maize Starch, Yellow Pea Powder, Black, White & Green (BWG) peppers, Dried sage, Instant Tea in Solid form, Decaffeinated roasted and ground coffee-chicory mixture, Decaffeinated Instant coffee-chicory mixture, caloric and non-caloric sweeteners, omission of alitame [Updated on:30-07-2021]

Letter dated 30th July 2021 related to Extension of tenure of Hygiene Rating Agencies recognised by FSSAI for verification of Hygiene Rating of Food Establishments. [Updated on:30-07-2021]

Direction under 18(2)(d) read with section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 27th July 2021 regarding re-operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) amendment Regulations, 2020 with respect to the requirements for animal feed

Notice dated 27th July 2021regarding application related to genetically modified (GM) foods received under FSS (Approval for Non-Specified Food and Food ingredients) Regulations, 2017

Order related to Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 19th July 2021 regarding Food Category for Registration / Licensing of FBOs manufacturing Indian Sweets and Snacks & Savouries [Updated on:20-07-2021]

Order dated 19th July 2021 related to Scientific Panels [Updated on:20-07-2021]

Order dated 15th July 2021 related to Withdrawal of notice dated 01st July 2021 regarding INFOSAN on detection of Salmonella in dried oregano from Chile [Updated on:19-07-2021]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 16th July 2021 regarding Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) [Updated on:16-07-2021]

Office Order dated 16th July 2021 related to Notification of Authorised Officer of Western Region under Section 25 read with Section 47 (5) of FSS Act, 2006 and Regulation 13 (1) of FSS (Imports) Regulations, 2017[0.21 MB]

Notice Calling for suggestions, views, comments etc from stakeholders within a period of 30 days on the recommendations of Testing Fee Committee through email

Order dated 14th July 2021 related to Data Sharing guidelines and format for acquiring data from FSSAI in a formal manner[2.49 MB]

Extension of timeline for compliance with the direction dated 27th Jan. 2020 issued under 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding compliance of commercial feeds / feed materials intended for meat and milk producing animals with relevant BIS standards

Order dated 13th July 2021 related to Clearance of imported consignments of Pulses and Crude Oil (Edible Grade) [Updated on:14-07-2021]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 12th July 2021 regarding compliance of Processing Aids under Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 [Updated on:12-07-2021]

Order dated 08th July 2021 related to Clarification regarding frequency of mandatory product testing under condition of license 12 of FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011[0.27 MB]

Letter dated 09th July 2021 related to Notification of Food Analysts functioning in recognized Food Testing laboratories of FSSAI[2.05 MB]

Letter dated 06th July 2021 related to Enforcement of FSS Act, 2006 & Rules / Regulations made thereunder in respect of the Food Business Operators having Central Licenses

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 08th July 2021 regarding minimum acidity (expressed as citric acid) for "Lemon"[0.22 MB]

Office Order dated 07th July 2021 related to Notification of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006 at Southern Regional Office [Updated on:07-07-2021]

Office Order dated 02nd July 2021 related to Appointment of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing in Western Regional Office under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006

INFOSAN Alert dated 01st July 2021 on detection of Salmonella in dired Oregano from Chile [Updated on:05-07-2021]

. Press Release dated 07th June 2021 related to FSSAI stays committed to ensure Food Safety for a Healthy Future [Updated on:07-06-2021]

Press Release dated 01st June 2021 regarding Fortified Milk is critical for boosting Health and Immunity during COVID

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 02nd July 2021 regarding clarification on coconut water[0.23 MB]

Order dated 08th June 2021 related to Mandating the mentioning of FSSAI License / Registration number on receipts / invoices / cash memo / bills etc. by food businesses on sale of food products

Order dated 16th June 2021 regarding Extension of period for Modification of License by Existing FSSAI licensed Manufactures without modification fee

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 30th June 2021 regarding Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) conditions

Direction under Section 18 (2)(d) read with Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 29th June 2021 regarding nomenclature of blended edible vegetable oil (BEVO)[3.63 MB]

Letter dated 15th December 2020 regarding Provision for making online request by FBO in FoSCoS for reinstating the rejected applications for FSSAI Licenses and Registrations [Updated on:29-06-2021]

Notice dated 24th June 2021 related to Issue of Wait List for the post of Central Food Safety Officer in FSSAI against Revruitment Advt. No. DR-02/2019 [Updated on:24-06-2021]

Order dated 23rd June 2021 related to Clarification regarding Prohibition of the Multi source edible vegetable oil containing Mustard Oil manufactured on or after 08th June 2021 [Updated on:23-06-2021]Order dated 23rd June 2021 related to Clarification regarding Prohibition of the Multi source edible vegetable oil containing Mustard Oil manufactured on or after 08th June 2021[6.47 MB]

Order dated 23rd June 2021 related to Directions under section 16 (5) of FSS Act 2006 regarding relaxations to the FBOs during the prevailing COVID-19 conditions [Updated on:25-06-2021]Order dated 23rd June 2021 related to Directions under section 16 (5) of FSS Act 2006 regarding relaxations to the FBOs during the prevailing COVID-19 conditions[2.29 MB]

Extension of timeline dated 22nd June 2021 for the compliance of Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Ninth Amendment Regulations, 2020 related to use of processing aid in the food products [Updated on:22-06-2021]Extension of timeline dated 22nd June 2021 for the compliance of Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Ninth Amendment Regulations, 2020 related to use of processing aid in the food products[0.23 MB]

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 22nd June 2021 regarding implementation of Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020 [Updated on:22-06-2021]Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 22nd June 2021 regarding implementation of Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020[0.19 MB]

Extension of timeline dated 22nd June 2021 for the compliance of Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2019 dated 30th October 2019 related to the standards of Packaged Drinking Water (other than Mineral Water) [Updated on:22-06-2021]Extension of timeline dated 22nd June 2021 for the compliance of Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2019 dated 30th October 2019 related to the standards of Packaged Drinking Water (other than Mineral Water)[0.23 MB]

Order dated 26th March 2021 related to Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding requirement of BIS License / application receipt while applying for FSSAI license to manufacture Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) and Mineral Water (MW)

Order dated 19th March 2021 related to Revised List of Kind of Business wise documents required to be submitted along with the application for FSSAI License

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 19th March 2021 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2020

Letter dated 16th March 2021 related to Acceptance of food and water testing reports from Government recognized laboratories for the puspose of Hygiene Rating

Instructions dated 22nd February 2021 for measuring the Refractive Index (RI) value in oil samples

Advisory dated 15th March 2021 to check the scope of testing of primary notified / referral laboratory recognized under section 43 (1) & (2) of FSS Act, 2006 before sending any sample for analysis

Advisory dated 12th March 2021 regarding delays in processing of applications for renewal of the licenses

Office Order dated 15th June 2020 related to committee for scrutinization of Rapid Analytical Food Testing (RAFT) Kit / Equipment / Method Application

Corrigendum dated 16th March 2021 related to committee for scrutinization of Rapid Analytical Food Testing (RAFT) Kit / Equipment / Method Application

Office Order dated 03rd March 2021 related to Notification of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing in Regional Office - North Zone (Rajasthan, Uttrakhand) under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006

Clarification dated 24th February 2021 related to Requirement of Non GM cum GM free certificate to accompany imported food consignments

Office Order dated 26th February 2021 related to Notification of Authorized Officer

Notice dated 19th February 2021 related to Instructions to the laboratories for testing of Fortified foods

Clarification dated 16th February 2021 on Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) First Amendment Regulations, 2020 related to the exclusion of High Fat Sugar Salt (HFSS) Foods from Fortified Processed Food Category

Notice dated 05th February 2021 related to Integrated assessment for Accreditation / Recognition / Approval of the Laboratories

Clarification dated 08th February 2021 related to Requirement of Non GM cum GM free certificate to accompany imported food consignments

Direction under 18(2)(d) read with section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 29th January 2021 regarding re-operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) amendment Regulations, 2020 with respect to the requirements for animal feed

Direction dated 29th January 2021 regarding the allowances of encapsulated ferrous sulphate as one of the source of nutrients for double fortified salt under Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 19th January 2021 regarding import of speciality foods for IEM and hypoallergenic conditions

Addendum dated 11th January 2021 to the Guidelines on requirement of No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) for grant / renewal / product modification of FSSAI license [Updated on:11-01-2021]

Letter dated 07th January 2021 related to Implementation of revised policy for Auto-generation of License / Registration and Auto-rejection of applications in case of non-response

Direction dated 07th January 2021 regarding enforcement of maximum limits of trans fatty acids in Vegetable Oil / Fats products under Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Tenth Amendment Regulations, 2020

Press Release dated 08th January 2021 related to Eat Right India Among Top Visionaries for the Food Systems Vision Prize [Updated on:11-01-2021]Press Release dated 08th January 2021 related to Eat Right India Among Top Visionaries for the Food Systems Vision Prize

Extension of timeline for compliance with the direction dated 01st January, 2021 regarding compliance of commercial feeds/feed materials intended for meat and milk producing animals with relevant BIS standards [Updated on:01-01-2021]

Extension of timeline dated 18th June 2020 for the compliance of Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Fourth Amendment Regulations, 2019 dated 30th October 2019 related to the standards of Packaged Drinking Water (other than Mineral Water)

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Order dated 23rd December 2020 related to Launch of Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) for Indian Railways w.e.f 01st Jan 2021

Letter dated 21st December 2020 related to Guidelines for the disposal of seized and rejected food items

Letter dated 21st December 2020 related to Training and awareness program about the FSS Act, 2006 and the Good Agricultural Practices producers

Letter dated 21st December 2020 related to Improving Vigilance Administration: Increasing Transparency in the Departments of Food Safety (DoFS) of States / UTs

Order dated 15th December 2020 on Provision for making online request by FBO in FoSCoS for reinstating the rejected applications for FSSAI Licenses and Registrations

Direction under Section 18(2)(d) read with Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 07th December 2020 regarding operationalization of certain provisions of draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additive) Amendment Regulations, 2020

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Letter dated 14th January 2019 related to Rectifiable labeling information for imported food consignments

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 22nd January 2019 related to Implementation of new Standards of Honey

Letter dated 02nd November 2018 related to keep check on labelling defects on package of Health Supplements / Nutraceutical products

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 24th January 2019 regarding use of Jaivik Bharat Logo and endorsement of FSSAI License.

Order dated 25th January 2019 regarding Ban on use of staple pins in tea bags

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 01st February 2019 regarding use of the term Wheat Flour / Whole Wheat Flour / Refined Wheat Flour as English nomenclature for Atta / Maida on the packaging of label of food products

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 05th February 2019 related to statutory warning on label of Alcoholic Beverages

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 30th January 2019 related to disposal and collection of Used Cooking Oil

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 30th January 2019 related to disposal and collection of Used Cooking Oil

Order dated 07th Febrauary 2019 related to requirement of documents for license to Hotels

Direction related to disposal and collection of Used Cooking Oil (UCO)

Order dated 22nd March 2019 related to Inspections, monitoring and sampling of fruits and vegetables to rule out the use of Calcium Carbide of fruits & to check the level pesticides in fruits & vegetables

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 29th March 2019 regarding tolerence limits of the antibiotics and veterinary drugs

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 01st April 2019 regarding enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017

FAQs on Gazette notified Alcoholic Beverages Regulations, 2018

Order dated 08th April 2019 related to Fixing of Testing Charges for Protein and Calories under ICDS and MDM Schemes

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 30th April 2019 regarding extension of time period of the term Wheat Flour (Atta) and Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) on labels of food products

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 02.05.2019 regarding Import of Specialty foods for IEM and hypoallergenic conditions.

Order dated 06th May 2019 related to Testing of herbicide Glyphosate in Pulses.

Implementation of Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Uses, Food for Special Medical Purposes, Functional Foods and Novel Food) Regulations, 2016.

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 13th May 2019 regarding usage of the term Wheat Flour (Atta) and Refined Wheat Flour (Maida) on labels of food products

Letter dated 13th May 2019 regarding Categorization of product Pan Masala etc for issuance of License.

Order dated 06th June 2019 related to Guidelines for collection of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) by Biodiesel Manufacturers from Food Business Operators through their authorized collection agencies.

Direction under section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding the issue related to fixing ad-hoc limit of formaldehyde in fish and fisheries product

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 28th June 2019 regarding operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Regulations, 2019 related to labelling requirements for Blended Edible Vegetables Oils

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 28th June 2019 regarding operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Amendment Regulations, 2019

Letter dated 29th June 2019 related to Extension of timeline for compliance of labelling provisions for the products "Frozen Dessert or Confection" under FSS (Food Product Standards and Food Additivies) Thirteenth Amendment Regulations, 2017

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 27th June 2019 regarding use of old inventory in case of Vanaspati

Letter dated 29th June 2019 related to INFOSAN Notification- Warning in Canada concerning all products manufactured by Konsar Future Nutrition Inc.

Letter dated 27th June 2019 related to Discourage the use of staple pins on food products

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 05th July 2019 regarding operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Laboratory and Sample Analysis) Amendment Regulations, 2019

Direction under section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding non-compliance of FSSAI registration of last mile delivery persons, Direct Selling Agents (DSA), individual food units / entity owned by single / main entity.

Letter dated 17th July 2019 for Instructions regarding Import of edible truffle species

Letter dated 22nd July 2019 related to Use of "Trans Fat Free" Claim

Letter dated 22nd july 2019 related to Toys & Gifts items with Food Products

Letter dated 29th July 2019 related to Training of FBOs under Food Safety Training & Certification (FoSTaC).

Direction under section 16 (5) read with 18 (2) (d) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding operationalisation of draft Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulations, 2019

Letter dated 09th August 2019 regarding Disposal of Used Cooking Oil from Food Business Operators

Order dated 13th August 2019 related to Mandating food safety audit of Food Businesses under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018

Order dated 29th July 2019 related to Recognition of National Food and Feed Reference Laboratory, Kathmandu, Nepal

Order dated 22nd August 2019 related to Certificate of Analysis from ISO 17025 accredited labs for testing of imported proprietary foods

Order dated 22nd August 2019 related to Iron Filling in Tea

Direction under section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 28th August 2019 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2019

Clarification dated 29th August 2019 regarding Advisory dated 22.07.2019 on Free Toys & gift items with Food Products

Letter dated 30th August 2019 regarding use of Bamboo as Food Contact Material

Order dated 09th September 2019 related to Serving of Drinking Water in paper sealed glass bottles for captive use in hotels

Order dated 13th August 2019 relating to Mandating food safety audit of Food Businesses holding Central License and falling under high risk categories of food businesses under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018

Order dated 11th Sept. 2019 related to Testing of pesticides Acetaiprid, Dithicarbamates & Prochloraz" in imported Black Pepper before clearance

Direction under section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 04th September 2019 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2019

Order dated 16th September 2019 regarding provisional National Reference Laboratory (NRL) in the area of Food Packaging

Notice dated 18th September 2019 related to Approval of Rapid Analytical Food Testing (RAFT) Kit / Equipment / Method by FSSAI

Letter dated 18th September 2019 related to keep check on labelling defects on package of health Supplements/Nutraceuticals products

Clarification dated 24th September 2019 relating to Clarification on order on the food safety audit of Food Businesses holding Central License and falling under high risk categories under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018

Letter dated 19th September 2019 related to Amendment and Clarification in r/o direction issued regarding non-requirement of FSSAI registration of last mile delivery persons, Direct Sellers, Individual food units/entry owned by single/main entity

Order dated 03rd October 2019 related to FSSAI License and Registration in Jammu & Kashmir

Letter dated 07th October 2019 related to Packaged and Natural Mineral Water being sold in open market without BIS Certification Mark

Letter dated 11th October 2019 related to Introduction of Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme of FSSAI

Order dated 11th October 2019 related to Certificate of Analysis from ISO 17025 accredited labs for testing of imported proprietary foods

Notification dated 09th October 2019 related to Notification of Authorised Officers under Section 25 read with Section 47 (5) of FSS Act, 2006 and Regulation 13 (1) of FSS (Import) Regulation, 2017

Letter dated 11th October 2019 related to Handling of dry ice (Solid carbon dioxide) as cooling agent for food products

Letter dated 16th October 2019 related to Monitoring of Pesticides Residues in food products

Letter dated 13th October 2019 related to Scheme of Sampling and Testing to be adopted by diary processing plants for the purpose of self monitoring and strengthening of internal controls

Letter dated 22nd October 2019 related to Introduction of Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme of FSSAI

Direction under section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 18th October 2019 regarding Standards of Formulated Supplements for Children and issues of their license

Order dated 25th October 2019 related to Notification of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006

Direction under section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 29th October 2019 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Food roducts Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2019

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 23rd October 2019 regarding Implementation of Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages Standards) Regulations, 2018

Letter dated 15th November 2019 related to Online Sale of Alcoholic Beverages under FSSAI License by E-Commerce Food Businesses

Letter dated 25th November 2019 related to Surveillance and Enforcement activities on unauthorized addition of harmful substances (Grass, Stone Powder, Jaggery residue etc. ) into Cumin

Letter dated 22nd November 2019 related to Additional / irrelevant documents sought by licensing authorities in processing applications for license / registration

Direction under section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 25th November 2019 regarding Sampling Plan for Salt for the purpose of enforcement of FSS (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2018

Advisory dated 27th November 2019 related to Requirement of BIS Certification prior to import of Packaged Drinking Water / Mineral Water

Letter dated 29th November 2019 related to Minutes of the meeting held on dated 18.11.2019 at 2:30 PM with E-Commerce FBOs regarding Food Safety Compliance

Direction under section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 09th December 2019 regarding deletion of TSS content from sub-regulation 2.3.9, 2.3.10 and 2.3.30 of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011

Direction under section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 10th December 2019 regarding compliance of commercial feeds / feed material intended for food producing animals with the revelant BIS standards

Consultation Paper on Methodology of Licensing 17-12-2019

Office Order dated 17th December 2019 related to Notification of Authorised Officers under Section 25 read with section 47 (5) of FSS Act, 2006 and Regulation 13 (1) of FSS (Import) Regulation, 2017

Order dated 23rd December 2019 related to Notification of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006

Letter dated 23rd December 2019 related to Enhancing Surveillance, Sampling and Enforcement to check the use of Golden Syrup / Invert Sugar Syrup / Rice Syrup in Honey

Letter dated 30th December 2019 related to Consumer Education and Awareness on proper disposal of plastic packaging and litter management

Order dated 01st January 2020 related to Reconstitution of Scientific Committee and Scientific Panels

Letter dated 01st January 2020 related to Extension of timeline for compliance of labelling provisions for the products "Frozen Dessert or Confection" under FSS (Food Product Standards and Food Additivies) Thirteenth Amendment Regulations, 2017

Order dated 01st January 2020 related to Clearance of inported consignments of Onions

Letter dated 07th January 2020 related to Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)

Order dated 10th January 2020 related to Scheme of Testing and Inspection to be adopted by diary processing plants for the purpose of self-monitoring & strengthening of internal controls

Letter dated 13th January 2020 related to Standardized Street Food Cart under "Clean Street Food Hub" initiative of FSSAI

Letter dated 17th January 2020 related to Rectification process for cases of minor labelling defects

Direction under 18 (2)(d) read with Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 27th January 2020 regarding operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) amendment Regulations, 2020

Direction under 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 27th January 2020 regarding compliance of commercial feeds / feed materials intended for meat and milk producing animals with the revelant BIS standards

Corrigendum dated 30th January 2020 related to Direction under 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 27th January 2020 regarding compliance of commercial feeds / feed materials intended for meat and milk producing animals with the revelant BIS standards

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 30th January 2020 regarding implementation of Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages Standards) Regulations, 2018

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 07th February 2020 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Amendment Regulations, 2020 relating to Specific Migration Limits of Antinomy and DEHP and Packaging of Drinking Water

Revised Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 12th February 2020 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2020 and Food Safety and Standards (Food Products and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2020 relating to limit of naturally occurring formaldehyde in fresh water and marine fish

Order dated 12th February 2020 related to Reconstitution of Scientific Committee and Scientific Panels

Letter dated 21st February 202 related to Extension for the compliance of direction issued under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding Standards of Formulated Supplements for Children and issues of their license

Letter dated 25th February 2020 related to SOP & Checklist for issuance of RUCO sticker to Food Business Operators

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 02nd March 2020 regarding re-operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2020

Letter dated 04th March 2020 related to Adulteration in Vegetable Oils

Letter dated 04th March 2020 related to Notification of Designated Officers at Airport Public Health Organisation (APHO) Calicut under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006 read with Section 1.2.1 (1) of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulation, 2011

Letter dated 06th March 2020 related to Presence of Corona Virus in Imported Food

Letter dated 09th March 2020 related to Ensuring food safety - emerging challenges

Public Notice dated 06th March 2020 related to List of Mapped HS Codes with FSS Regulations and Food Code System

Public Notice dated 06th March 2020 related to List of Mapped HS Codes with FSS Regulations and Food Code System

Order dated 27th March 2020 regarding Functioning of essential services in FSSAI in view of preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 27th March 2020 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2020

Order dated 31st March 2020 related to Processing of FSSAI License / Registration Applications during the lockdown situations by the way of e-inspections

Order dated 31st March 2020 related to Processing of FSSAI License / Registration Applications during the lockdown situations by the way of e-inspections

Order dated 31st March 2020 related to Processing of FSSAI License / Registration Applications during the lockdown situations by the way of e-inspections

Order / Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 31st March 2020 regarding allowing FBOs to temprarily operate their food business on basis of application for license / registration during the period of lockdown

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 03rd April 2020 regarding extension of Provision of Provisional NIC (P-NOC) to other imported food products in view of the lockdown due to COVID-19

Order dated 06th April 2020 related to Validity Period of FSSAI Notified NABL Accredited Food Testing Laboratories for the purposes of carrying out Analysis of Samples Taken under Section 47 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Letter / Order dated 11th April 2020 regarding Submission of Annual / Half-yearly Returns by licensed Manufactrures / Processors and Importers of Food Products - Extension of timeline due to COVID-19 pandemic

Direction under Section 16 (5) read with Section 18 (2)(d) of the Food Safety an Standards Act, 2006 dated 13th April 2020 w.r.t. compliance to the requirements of Food Safety and Standards Regulations. (Uploaded on: 02.05.2020)

Order dated 13th April 2020 related to Grace Period till 30th June 2020 for applying for renewal of license / registration expired / expiring during the period from 22nd March to 31st May 2020 due to COVID - 19

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Direction under Section 16 (5) read with Section 18 (2)(d) of the Food Safety an Standards Act, 2006 dated 17th April 2020 w.r.t. compliance to the requirements of Food Safety and Standards Regulations. (Uploaded on: 02.05.2020)

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 20th April 2020 regarding import of speciality foods for IEM and hypoallergenic conditions

Notification dated 20th April 2020 for Testing as Essential

Letter dated 04th May 2020 regarding Steps to facilitate the Food Businesses in COVID-19 era

Letter dated 05th May 2020 related to Clarification on relation of food with spread of COVID-19 pandemic

Notice dated 05th May 2020 regarding Claims Approval on Format for providing of claim support data

Letter / Order dated 12th May 2020 related to Validity of FSSAI recognised Food Testing Laboratories

Corrigendum dated 14th May 2020 regarding Implementation of Revised Food Safety Inspection checklists

Order dated 21st May 2020 related to Direction regarding display of "Date of Manufacturing" and Best Before Date" in case of sweets

Public Notice dated 28th May, 2020 regarding Launch of Food Safety and Compliance System (FoSCoS)

Order dated 28th May 2020 related to Modification of License by Existing FSSAI Licensed Manufactures upon launch of FoSCoS

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) dated 29th May 2020 for Conduct of Food Safety Training & Certification (FoSTaC) Courses Online

Order dated 20th May 2020 related to Import of Golden Syrup / Inverty Sugar Syrup / Rice Syrup

Order dated 04th June 2020 regarding SMR Method in Honey

Direction under Section 18 (2) read with Section 16 (5) of the Food Safety an Standards Act, 2006 dated 04th June 2020 regarding operationalization of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2020 relating to incidental presence of Khesari Gram / Dal

Direction under Section 18 (2) read with Section 16 (5) of the Food Safety an Standards Act, 2006 dated 05th June 2020 regarding operationalization of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2019 relating to Specific Marker for Rice Syrup (SMR)

Office Memorandum dated 08th June 2020 regarding Preventive measures to be taken to contain the spread of novel Coronavirus - Attendance

Direction under Section 18 (2) read with Section 16 (5) of the Food Safety an Standards Act, 2006 dated 08th June 2020 regarding operationalization of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2020 relating to standards for fortified atta, fortified maida, iodized salt and Iron fortified iodized Salt

Letter dated 12th June 2020 related to Extension of date for mandatory food safety audit of Food Businesses under the FSS (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018

Compliance with respect to Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) values for license issued to products covered under FSS (Food or Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Foods for Special Dietary Use, Foods for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Foods and Novel Foods) Regulations, 2016

Extension of timeline dated 18th June 2020 for compliance with Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Second Regulations, 2019 relating to revision in sub-regulation 2.3.12: Restriction on sale of common salt

Direction under Section 16 (5) of the Food Safety an Standards Act, 2006 dated 18th June 2020 regarding compliance of provisions related to six monthly testing report of food products during nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Letter dated 18th June 2020 related to Enhancing surveillance, sampling and Enforcement to check the use of Golden Syrup / Invert Sugar Syrup / Rice Syrup in Honey

Order regarding Method for estimation of ∆δ13C fru-glu, ∆δ13Cmax and Foreign Oligosaccharides in Honey

Letter dated 29th June 2020 regarding Enforcement and Surveillance drive to ensure availability of blended edible vegetable oil (BEVO) with AGMARK certification

Direction under Section 18(2)(d) read with Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 01st July 2020 regarding operationalization of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additive) Amendment Regulations, 2019

Corrigendum dated 06th July related to Order dated 04th June 2020 regarding SMR Method in Honey

Letter dated 07th July 2020 related to Standard Operating Procedures (SoP) for reactivation of rejected applications and Change in User Profile including new login credentials, email ID and Mobile number etc.

Order dated 13th July 2020 regarding Methods of analysis of Fortificants and Formulated Supplements for Children

Letter dated 16th July 2020 regarding Surveillance andd enforcement to prohibit sell of Health Supplement and nutraceutical products contains PABA (Para Amino Benzoic Acid) a banned ingredient

Office Memorandum dated 23rd July 2020 regarding Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19

Office Memorandum dated 24th July 2020 regarding Preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19

Extension of timeline for compliance with the direction dated 27th January, 2020 regarding compliance of commercial feeds/feed materials intended for meat and milk producing animals with relevant BIS standards

Order dated 24th July 2020 related to Directions regarding display of "Date of Manufacturing" and "Best before Date" in case of sweets

Order dated 31st July 2020 regarding Orders issued by FSSAI giving relaxations to the FBOs during the lockdown due to COVID-19

Order dated 31st July 2020 regarding Extension of Grace Period till 31st December 2020 for applying for renewal of Licenses or registrations

Order dated 31st July 2020 regarding Extension of validity period of enrolment letter issued to Biodiesel Manufacturer for collection of used cooking oil from Food Business Operators

Letter dated 11th August 2020 regarding Compliance for labelling requirements on products covered under FSS (Food or Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Foods for Special Dietary Use, Foods for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Foods and Novel Foods) Regulations, 2016

Order dated 17th August 2020 related to Notification of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006

Order dated 18th August 2020 regarding Standards Operatng Procedure (SoP) for applying and processing of refund of erroneous / inadvertent payments credited into FSSAI Account in respect of license / registration fee

Direction under 18(2)(d) read with section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 17th August 2020 regarding re-operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) amendment Regulations, 2020 with respect to the requirements for animal feed

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 19th August 2020 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2020

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 19th August 2020 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2020

Letter dated 18th August 2020 related to Adulteration of edible oil with DAG / Synthetic Oil

Order dated 21st August 2020 related to requirement of Non-GM cum GM free certificate accompanied with imported food consignment

Office Order dated 24th August 2020 related to Modification of the Structure and sanction strength of FSSAI Headquarter, Regional Offices & Laboratories

Order dated 24th August 2020 regarding Waiving off the penalties during COVID-19 pandemic period due to non submission of Annual / Half-Yearly returns by food businesses in previous years

Letter dated 31st August 2020 regarding Standardized list of documents for FSSAI license

INFOSAN Alert dated 01st September 2020 on contamination of Brazil nuts by-product with Salmonella Sp.

Letter dated 02nd September 2020 related to Enhancing surveillance, sampling and Enforcement to check the use of Golden Syrup / Invert Sugar Syrup / Rice Syrup in Honey

Order dated 01st September 2020 regarding Appointment of Designated Officer as Registering Authority in Indian Railway (i.e. one Registering Authority per Indian Railway Zone)

Letter dated 07th September 2020 related to Licensing carrying out food businesses operations by the Municipalities of Delhi / New Delhi

Direction dated 08th September 2020 related to Advisory regarding strict compliance with provisions of Infant Milk Substitute, Feeding Bottles and Infant Food (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 1992 (41 of 1992) as amended from time to time

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 10th September 2020 regarding extension of timeline for compliance of sub-regulation 3 (9) relating to Printing inks for use on food packages of the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018

Advisory dated 15th September 2020 regarding Section-61 Punishment for False Information of FSS Act, 2006

Letter dated 17th September 2020 regarding Licensing of Infant Food other than those specified under sub-regulations 2.1.19 of Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011

Revised Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 21st August 2020 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2020 and Food Safety and Standards (Food Products and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2020 relating to limit of naturally occurring formaldehyde in fresh water and marine fish

Revised Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 21st August 2020 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2020 and Food Safety and Standards (Food Products and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2020 relating to limit of naturally occurring formaldehyde in fresh water and marine fish

Order dated 21st September 2020 regarding RAMAN 1.0

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding operationalisation of Draft Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2020 with respect to Prohibition of Blending in Mustard Oil

Order dated 24th September 2020 regarding Prohibition of the production of Blended Edible Vegetable Oil of mustard Oil

Order dated 25th September 2020 related to Directions regarding display of "Date of Manufacturing" and "Best Before Date" in case of sweets

Direction dated 25th September 2020 regarding Form of Notice (Form VA) to the Food Business Operator

Direction dated 25th September 2020 regarding Placing of Food Safety on Wheels (FSW) at Khoya Mandi for testing of adulteration in Khoya

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 28th September 2020 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2020

Letter dated 28th September 220 related to Extension of date for mandatory food safety audit of Food Businesses under the FSS (Food Safety Audit) Regulations, 2018

Letter dated 30th September 2020 related to Direction regarding display of "Date of Manufacturing" and "Best Before Date" in case of Sweets

Public Notice dated 12th October 2020 regarding Launch of Second Phase in FoSCoS in remaining 27 States / UTs wef 26th October 2020

Office Order dated 13th October 2020 regarding Notification of Authorised Officers under Section 25 read with section 47(5) of FSS Act, 2006 and Regulation 13(1) of FSS(Import) Regulation, 2017

Clarification dated 12th October 2020 related to Requirement of Non GM cum GM free certificate to accompany imported food consignments

Clarification dated 12th October 2020 related to Requirement of Non GM cum GM free certificate to accompany imported food consignments

Letter dated 09th October 2020 related to Audit of Meat / Sweet Shops all over India

Letter dated 19th October 2020 related to Extension of date for mandatory food safety audit of Food Businesses under the FSS (Food Safety Audit) Regulations, 2018

Order dated 22nd October 2020 related to Appointment of Designated Officer for India Railways under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006

Order dated 29th October 2020 regarding Extension of period for Modification of License by Existing FSSAI licensed Manufactures without modification fee

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 28th October 2020 regarding import of speciality foods for IEM and hypoallergenic conditions

Order dated 04th November 2020 regarding Grant of Advance - Special Festival Package to Government Servants

Order dated 06th November 2020 related to Exclusion of Food Category "13" (Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses) from the scope of Proprietary Foods

Order dated 09th November 2020 related to Clearance of imported consignments of Pulses

Office Order dated 05th November 2020 related to Notification of FSSAIs Designated Officer for Central Licensing in Ladakh & J&K UTs under Section 36 of FSS Act, 2006

Order dated 10th November 2020 regarding Method for Total pollen count and plant element in Honey

Order dated 27th October 2020 related to Constitution of Food Safety Risk Assessment Committee (FSRAC) for providing scientific and technical support during food safety emergency situation in the country

Order dated 27th October 2020 related to Constitution of Food Safety Coordination Committee (FSCC) for managing food safety emergency situation in the country

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 16th November 2020 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2020 and Food Safety and Standa

Order dated 29th October 2020 related to Setting up of Sterring Committee and Executive Committee for Eat Right India

Order dated 20th November 2020 related to Setting up of Steering Committee vide Order (F.No. 1/Eat Right India/SBCD/FSSAI-2020-21) dated 29.10.2020

Order dated 03rd December 2020 related to requirement of Non-GM cum GM free certificate accompanied with imported food consignment

Order dated 04th December 2020 related to Revised FSSAI Manual of Methods of Analysis of Foods - Mycotoxins

Letter dated 04th December 2020 related to Extension of tenure of Hygiene Rating Agencies recognised by FSSAI for verfification of Hygiene Rating of food establishment

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 31st December 2018 regarding Compliance of Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Residues and Toxins) Second Amendment Regulations, 2018 published in the Official Gazette of In

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 27th December 2018 regarding extension of time period for the compliance of Notification File No. 11/03/Reg/Fortification/2014 dated 02nd August 2018 relating to Standards for for

Extension of timeline dated 27th December 2018 for compliance of labelling provisions for the products "Frozen Dessert or Confection" under FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Addtivies) Thirteenth Amendment Regulation, 2017

Letter dated 21st December 2018 related to Ban on Import of Milk and Milk products from China.

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 08th November 2018 regarding operationalisation of Food Safety and Standards (Lisensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2018

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Food Safety Officers (FSOs) to monitor Compliance to the FSS (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017

Letter dated 20th November 2018 regarding Import of Betel Nut / Arecea Nut.

Order dated 08th November 2018 related to requirement of Manufacturing and Expiry Date with regard to "Crude Oils (edible grade)"

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 01st November 2018 regarding Import of Specialty foods for IEM and hypoallergenic conditions.

Order dated 12th October 2018 related to Testing of herbicide Glyphosate in Pulses.

Order dated 19th Sept. 2018 related to Displaying Food Safety Display Boards for awareness of Consumers

Letter dated 18th September 2018 related to Requirement of Nomination in case of Proprietorship firm

Letter dated 17th Sept. 2018 related to Licensing / Registration of Premix under FSS Act, 2006

Order dated 18th Sept. 2018 related to Referral laboratories notified by FSSAI under section 43 (2) of the FSS Act, 2006

Notice dated 31st August 2018 related to Import of Speciality foods for IEM disorders

Order dated 21st August 2018 related to Import of Organic Foods under Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 24th August 2018 regarding exemption of iodized salt (when fortified with iodine) from the requirement of carrying the +F logo on label

Implementation of Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Uses, Food for Special Medical Purposes, Functional Foods and Novel Food) Regulations, 2016

Advisory dated 24th July 2018 on Food Safety and Nutrition under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006

Order dated 21st August 2018 related to Endorsement for +F Logo within the FLRS

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 16th August 2018 regarding permission for use of ethephon for artificial ripening of fruits

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 08th August 2018 regarding use of Lecithin in Follow up Formula

Order dated 12th July 2018 related to License / Registration fee for Departmental Canteens / messes, etc being run in the Central Government premises

Order dated 25th July 2018 related to Import of Organic Foods under Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017

Licensing of FBOs having establishment at SeaPorts and AirPorts. 23/07/2018

Rectification process for cases of minor labelling defects.10-07-2018

Sale of Creatine Monohydrate 10-07-2018

Implementation of Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Uses, Food for Special Medical Purposes, Functional Foods and Novel Food) Regulations, 2016

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 29th June 2018 regarding Compliance of Food Safety and Standards (Organic Food) Regulation, 2017 published in the Official Gazette of India dated 29th Dec. 2017 vide Notification

Letter dated 26th June 2018 related to Standardization of milk by using species specific milk components

Order dated 21st June 2018 related to Time limit for testing of samples by Referral laboratories notified by FSSAI.

Letter dated 13th June 2018 related to Ban on Import of Milk and Milk products from China

Extension of time line for compliance of labelling provisions for the products " Frozen Dessert or Confection" under FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Addtives) Thirteenth Amendment Regulations, 2017.

Letter dated 22nd May 2018 related to Rectifiable labeling information for imported food consignments.

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 10th May 2018 regarding operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2018 related to standards for fortification of food.

Guidelines for differentiation between edible ice and non-edible ice. 04-05-2018

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 27th April 2018 regarding statutory warning on label of Alcoholic Beverages.

Violation of Direct Selling Guidelines, 2016 issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs. 13-04-2018

Licensing of Premix.04-04-2018

Communication dated 28th March 2018 related to Currency Notes and Coins: A source of microbiological contamination.

Registration of Direct Selling Food Business Operators. 28-03-2018

Order dated 21st March 2018 related to Revised procedure for Detection of Sodium Chloride in Milk.

permission to use pre-printed packaging material.15-03-2018

Order dated 15th March 2018 regarding Referral Laboratories notified by FSSAI under Section 43 (2) of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006.

Implementation of Revised Food Safety Inspection checklists.13-03-2018

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 05th March 2018 regarding labelling requirement of seasoning.

Order dated 26th Feb. 2018 regarding lists of Food Analyst / Public Analyst (erstwhile PF Act, 1954).

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 20th Feb. 2018 regarding operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Amendment Regulations, 2018

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 regarding operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Amendment Regulations, 2018

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 12th Feb. 2018 regarding prohibition of use of potassium bromate in any food article.

Order dated 06th Feb. 2018 regarding recognition of National Food Testing Laboratory Thimpu, Bhutan.

Direction under Section 16 (5) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 dated 19th Jan. 2018 regarding permission for use of stickers/stamping of fortification logo on the labels.

Notice dated 08th Jan. 2018 related to Instruction with regard to levy of fees and charges in regulation of food imports.

Notice dated 08th Jan. 2018 related to Instruction with regard to levy of fees and charges in regulation of food imports.

Letter dated 05th Jan. 2017 related to Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) on Chocolates distributed to India originated from Denmark.

No Objection Certificate (NOC) from Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) as pre-requisite for grant / renewal of FSSAI License.(2-1-2018)

Letter dated 01st January 2018 regarding Product Approvals / NOCs issued by FSSAI.

Rebuttal to the article published in Dainik Bhaskar on 26th October 2020 (Uploaded on: 02.11.2020)