FSSAI Appoints 180 New Food Safety Officers for Fortified Rice Kernel
The FSSAI has exercised its powers under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, to notify an additional 180 officers as Food Safety Officers, effective immediately. The notification amends the principal notification of July 2, 2025, by inserting new entries in the list of designated FSOs.
FSSAI Proposes Mandatory ‘Standard Drink’ Labeling in Alcoholic Beverages Rules
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has published a draft notification proposing key amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulations, 2018, primarily aimed at making the declaration of “standard drink” units mandatory on all alcoholic beverage labels. The draft regulations, titled the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Amendment Regulations, 2025, introduce specific changes to labeling requirements and product standards for wine categories. The FSSAI is seeking objections and suggestions from all persons likely to be affected, with the final regulations set to be considered after a 60-day public consultation period.
FSSAI Amends Notification to Update List of Recognized Food Testing Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notification amending its master list of recognized laboratories, affecting facilities in the Northern, Western, Southern, and Eastern regions. The amendment was dated October 31, 2025.
FSSAI Amends Food Import Regulations To Streamline Testing Methods
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially notified amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017, focusing on standardizing and accelerating the analysis of imported food samples.
FSSAI Mandates Environmentally Compliant Disposal of Seized and Expired Food Items
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strict advisory directing all enforcement teams to follow environmentally compliant procedures for the proper disposal of rejected, expired, or seized food items. This action is critical for upholding the highest standards of food safety, protecting human health, and preventing misuse within the supply chain and environmental harm. The advisory was issued in response to recent reports of instances where seized and rejected food items were improperly disposed of by being dumped directly into rivers and other natural water bodies.
FSSAI Establishes Central Advisory Committee for Food Safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formally established the Central Advisory Committee (CAC) for the purpose of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The Committee, established in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section (1) of section 11 of the Act, consists of a Chairperson and 44 Members.
FSSAI Notifies Authorized Officer at Kannur International Airport for Food Imports
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notification naming the authorized personnel responsible for clearing imported food consignments at an additional food import entry point: the Air Cargo Complex, Kannur International Airport. This decision, issued by the Trade and International Cooperation Division, is a partial modification of the FSSAI Notification dated July 21, 2025, and will remain effective until further orders are issued.
FSSAI Appoints Regional Director as Review Officer for Imported Food Consignments
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an Office Order assigning additional responsibilities for processing review applications concerning rejected imported food consignments in the Eastern Region. The order, dated October 30, 2025, was issued by the Trade and International Cooperation Division in partial modification of the existing structure, following a personnel change in the Eastern Regional Office (ERO).
FSSAI Appoints New Authorized Officers to Streamline Imported Food Clearance
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a Notification appointing new Authorised Officers (AOs) to manage the clearance of imported food at various import entry points across the Western and Northern regions. This action is a partial modification of a previous FSSAI Notification dated August 28, 2025.
FSSAI Creates New Online Provision for Registering Seasonal Food Businesses
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new mechanism on its Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal for granting registration certificates to seasonal food businesses. This move addresses the absence of a specific online provision for temporary food businesses operating during short-term events such as religious fairs and food festivals.
FSSAI Bans Use of “ORS” Term in All Food Product Brand Names
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced the immediate and complete ban on the use of the term “ORS” (Oral Rehydration Salts) in the branding or naming of any food product, including in combination with prefixes, suffixes, or as part of a trademark.
FSSAI Proposes Ban on PFAS and BPA in Food Packaging
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has published a draft notification proposing significant amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging) Regulations, 2018. The amendments aim to prohibit the use of certain chemicals in the manufacturing of food contact materials to enhance consumer safety.