FSSAI mandated that feed for food producing animals shall comply with BIS specifications for compounded feeds for cattle

Food Safety and Standards Authoity of India vide notification dated 27 January 2020 has mandated that producers of commercial feeds and feed materials manufactured for Meat and Milk producing animals shall comply with specifications for compounded feeds for cattle laid down by Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and shall also carry BIS certification on the label of the products.

The direction supersedes the direction dated 10th October 2019 which mandated BIS certification and compliance with BIS standards. This direction is issued considering the objections to the earlier order. This direction shall come into force after 6 months from the date of issue.

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