Compliance Requirements for Proprietary Foods under FSS,2006
Proprietary foods play an important role in the modern food industry, especially as food innovation and consumer preferences continue to […]
Understanding Front-of-Pack Nutrition Labelling Worldwide
In the recent UNICEF report on child nutrition titled “FEEDING PROFIT: How food environments are failing children,” the agency highlights
FSSAI Food Import Compliance in India: Key Steps
Introduction The increasing demand for diverse food products has led to a consistent rise in food import compliance in India.
The Truth About Your Paneer
The Growing Crisis of Paneer Adulteration in India Paneer adulteration in India has become a serious food safety issue, threatening
FSSAI Licensing 101 for Food Businesses
A guide for all food businesses in India on FSSAI licensing process and its role in ensuring food safety. Food
Clean label Juggernaut
The term “clean label juggernaut” refers to the powerful and fast-growing trend in the food and beverage industry towards products made with simple, natural, and easily recognizable ingredients.
US FDA Registration for Food Facilities in India: A Gateway to Global Markets
The Food Processing (FP) sector has become a key component of the Indian economy, significantly contributing to GDP, employment, and
Food-O-Copoeia: A Comprehensive Resource for Food Standards
Food-O-Copoeia represents a significant step towards streamlining access to food safety standards in India, supporting both businesses and consumers in maintaining high food safety standards.
Fast Food Giant’s License Suspended by FSSAI Over Use of Magnesium Silicate Synthetic: A Deep Dive
In a significant development, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the license of a prominent fast food giant for its use of magnesium silicate synthetic in cooking oils. This action underscores the regulatory body’s commitment to ensuring the safety and quality of food products consumed by millions across the nation.
FSSAI Mandatory Audit for FBOs
On 25th of September, FSSAI Notified Food Business Operators of the mandatory third party audit requirement through an email. The
R.I.P. – Marketeer – Relabeller is your KOB
The Marketeer KoB is done and dusted. Are you aware that the ‘Marketeer / Marketer ’ kind of business is
Regulatory and compliance
From Lab to Plate: Understanding the Risk of Transferring the Gene for Protein Production
A brief on the potential allergenicity and safety assessment of genetically modified crops. Public awareness and concern about food allergens
Regulatory and compliance
Certification Marks in The Food Industry
Looking Beyond the Indian Food Industry A Certification Mark (also sometimes called the Conformity Mark, or a Mark of Validity
Regulatory and compliance
Demystifying Legal Terminology in the Food Industry
A Food Law and Regulation Primer Can you point out the difference between the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2011
Locked out of FoSCoS? Here is how to get control
FoSCoS is the new self service portal for all licensing and related activities of FSSAI. It is a push by
Regulatory and compliance
Front of Pack Labelling: What the world is using
Front of the Pack Labelling is an easy way to communicate the healthiness of the product. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like
Food standard Implementation (FSMS)
Veganism
India is well-known for having a large vegetarian population. But Veganism goes beyond being vegetarian and its popularity is growing
Regulatory and compliance
FSSAI Approves of Recycled Plastic for Food packaging
The use of recycled plastic was prohibited for food contact applications in the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 but recently,
Regulatory and compliance
Is your 100 g really 100 g?
If it is not, you could be in trouble as the government could come knocking on your door for violating
Regulatory and compliance
Importance of Food Labels
Food safety is not the responsibility of a single person or the Regulatory body or the food industry alone. It
Regulatory and compliance
Are you a “Re-labeler”?
Outsourcing has become a key strategy for a lot of manufacturers including those in the food industry, but this often