Food Manifest 
New Safety Regulations for Packaged Water In a significant move, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has classified packaged drinking and mineral water as “High-Risk Food.” This decision follows the government’s October announcement to eliminate the need for Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for these products. As a result, packaged drinking
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Report To curb food adulteration, G Kamala Vardhana Rao, CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), instructed Rajasthan officials to conduct regular sampling of commonly consumed food items and ensure quick disposal of related cases. He gave these directives during a high-level review meeting with state food safety officials in Jaipur
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has revised labelling rules for infant nutrition products and removed the requirement to declare Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) percentages on these products. Under the updated regulations, manufacturers no longer need to mention the “per serve percentage contribution” to RDA or the number of servings
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Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has withdrawn the existing analytical method used to determine fruit content in fruit juices. The regulator announced the decision through an order issued by its Quality Assurance (QA) Division, and the change takes effect immediately. The move affects Method No. 2.11, prescribed in the
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Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to Heritage Foods Ltd., Dia Foods, and Cipzer Nutraceuticals over alleged misleading product claims and labelling violations. The companies have been asked to explain within seven days why action should not be initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006,
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As India enters 2025, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is intensifying efforts to strengthen the country’s food safety ecosystem. In an interview with Ashwani Maindola, FSSAI CEO GKV Rao outlined key initiatives, international collaborations, and focus areas to ensure consumers receive safe and quality food. Global Alignment of Standards and Regulations
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