On 25th Sep 2023, the draft Food Safety and Standards (FPS & FA) Amendment Regulation with regard to the standard of Fortified Rice Kernel (KRK), Vitamin and mineral Premix for FRK, and Rice flour used for making FRK was created. It has been decided to re-operationalize the provisions for Fortified Rice kernel (KRK), Vitamin and mineral Premix for FRK, and Rice flour used for making FRK as specified in the direction dated 11/04/23, with effect from 23/06/23 for a period of 6 months or until final notification of ibid draft regulations, whichever is earlier, in order to strengthen the National level fortification program and its implementation.

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