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FSSAI Plans Nationwide Food Surveillance System 0
- Food Laws, General, News
- May 22, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning a centralised food surveillance system to strengthen food safety monitoring, improve traceability, and speed up regulatory action across the country. Under the proposed framework, FSSAI will bring surveillance sampling under a national mechanism and appoint neutral third-party agencies through a bidding process
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FSSAI Digitalises Food Recalls via FoSCoS for Faster, Transparent Action 0
- A to Z, Food Hygiene, Food Safety, Health & Wellness, News
- April 18, 2026
Overview FSSAI has directed the implementation of a ‘Food Recall’ module in the FoSCoS system to streamline recall procedures in line with the Food Safety and Standards (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, 2017. The system aims to improve tracking, ensure clear consumer communication, and facilitate proper handling of recalled food products, including retrieval, destruction, or reprocessing.
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FSSAI ONDC Compliance 2026: What Food Businesses Must Do Now 0
- Food Laws, General, News
- April 11, 2026
Significant Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a key order on 18 March 2026 outlining compliance obligations for e-commerce Food Business Operators under the ONDC model. This update introduces clear accountability across multiple entities in a single transaction, making it essential for businesses to understand their roles. What is ONDC
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Food Safety Complaints Surge to 7,700 in 2024–25, Govt Tells Parliament 0

Key Update Consumers filed more than 7,700 complaints related to food adulteration and food safety during the financial year 2024–25, and authorities have already resolved nearly 6,000 cases, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Consumer Affairs B. L. Verma said consumers submit food

FSSAI Launches New Licensing Category for Ayurveda Aahara Products 0

Key Update The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new business category under its FoSCoS licensing system for food businesses producing Ayurveda Aahara. This new licensing framework, effective from September 1, 2025, aims to streamline the registration process for companies manufacturing food products based on Ayurvedic principles, as defined under

New Rule Alert: FBOs Must File Closure Reports After Licence Expiry 0

Closure Reports Now Mandatory The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has made it compulsory for all food business operators (FBOs) to file a closure report if their licence or registration expires during the financial year 2024–25. The national food regulator issued this directive in a notice titled “Mandatory Submission of Closure Report