FSSAI Intensifies Efforts to Combat Food Adulteration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is actively working to ensure food safety across the country through regular surveillance, monitoring, inspections, and random sampling of food products. Non-conforming food samples result in penal action against Food Business Operators (FBOs) as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, Rules, and Regulations.

FSSAI Updates List of Recognized Food Analysts

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has amended its list of recognized food analysts. These changes, published in the Gazette of India, involve both the removal and addition of analysts, as well as updates to the laboratory affiliations of some existing analysts.

FSSAI Amends List of Accredited Food Testing Laboratories

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced amendments to its list of accredited food testing laboratories. These changes, published in the Gazette of India, reflect updates to the accreditation status and scope of several labs across different regions.

Tea Board Announces Start Dates for 2025 Tea Plucking and Manufacturing

The Tea Board of India has announced dates for the commencement of tea plucking and manufacturing for the 2025 season across several key tea-producing regions. This decision follows consultations with industry stakeholders and scientific institutions to ensure alignment with the natural cropping patterns of tea bushes.

Government Streamlines Implementation of Packaged Commodities Rules

Amendments to labeling provisions will now take effect on either January 1st or July 1st of each year. A minimum transition period of 180 days from the date of notification will be provided for all amendments. In extraordinary or exceptional situations, case-by-case decisions regarding implementation may be made.

FSSAI Warns of Fake Job Openings

FSSAI stresses that all legitimate job opportunities are exclusively announced on their official website, in Employment News/Rojgar Samachar, and through reputable newspapers. They will never ask for any payments beyond the application fee mentioned in official recruitment notices.

Classification of Industries Based On Pollution Potential

This revised classification will be used for various purposes, including consent management, inspection frequency, siting criteria, cluster development, pollution control plans, environmental compensation, and promoting progressive environmental management.