FSSAI Releases Updated List of Recognized Food Testing Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a public notice providing an updated list of recognized food testing laboratories. This list, which includes the validity of their National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation as of August 1, 2025, also contains the contact details of these laboratories.
FSSAI Mandates Display of Food Safety App QR Code for Consumer Empowerment
FBOs are now required to display their license or registration copy, which contains the QR code, in areas easily visible to customers, such as at the entrance, billing counter, or seating areas, in compliance with licensing regulations. Additionally, wherever applicable, FBOs must feature the app’s QR code or download link on their digital assets, including websites and online ordering platforms.
FSSAI Extends Provisional Enrolment for Non-Food Production Units Collecting Used Cooking Oil
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced an extension of the provisional enrolment validity for 63 Non-Food Production (NFP) Units involved in the collection of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) from Food Business Operators. The validity for these units, listed in Annexure I, has been extended until July 31, 2026.
FSSAI Releases Definitive List of Ayurveda Aahara for Manufacturers
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, has released a comprehensive list of Ayurveda Aahara (Ayurvedic food preparations) covered under Category A of the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022. This move is designed to facilitate Food Business Operators (FBOs) in the manufacturing of these traditional health-promoting foods, providing clarity and simplifying compliance.
FSSAI Mandates 100% Inspection of Packaged Drinking Water Units in Hyderabad
The CEO of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), chaired a review meeting in Hyderabad today, emphasizing the urgent need for 100% inspection of Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) units and rigorous checks on water treatment plants. The meeting focused on strengthening the overall food safety ecosystem in Telangana.
India’s Millet Standard Gains Global Recognition
India’s pivotal role in shaping international food standards, particularly for millets, received significant appreciation at the 88th Session of the Executive Committee of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CCEXEC88), held at the FAO Headquarters in Rome. The session reviewed progress on key food standards, with India at the forefront of several initiatives.
FSSAI Amends Food Standards: New Norms for Meat Sausages, Dehydrated Tarragon, and Food Additives
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially notified the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) First Amendment Regulations, 2025. These regulations, set to come into force on February 1, 2026, introduce significant amendments to the 2011 Food Products Standards and Food Additives Regulations, covering new product definitions, updated specifications, and refined rules for food additives and processing aids.
FSSAI CEO Calls for Regular Sampling, Swift Action on Adulterated Foods in Rajasthan
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) emphasized the critical need for regular sampling of commonly consumed food items and prompt disposal of related cases during a state review meeting held in Jaipur, Rajasthan, on Wednesday. This press release was issued July 16, 2025.
FSSAI Reinforces Scrutiny of FBO Annual Returns, Urges Timely Corrections via Online Portal
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a stern directive to all concerned Licensing Authorities, mandating rigorous scrutiny of Annual Returns submitted by eligible Food Business Operators (FBOs) through the online Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal. This move aims to verify the credibility of information, particularly mandatory production details and non-mandatory compliance-related data.
FSSAI Updates List of Recognized Food Testing Laboratories For July 2025
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a public notice providing an updated list of recognized food testing laboratories. This list, which includes the validity of their National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL) accreditation as of July 1, 2025, also contains the contact details of these laboratories.
FSSAI CEO Mandates 100% Inspection of Packaged Drinking Water Units in Maharashtra
The Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has directed a 100% inspection of all Packaged Drinking Water (PDW) facilities across Maharashtra. The CEO also emphasized the critical importance of regular, bi-annual compliance checks at all PDW premises to safeguard public health and uphold the highest food safety standards. He underscored the need for consistent and effective enforcement across Maharashtra, advocating for the promotion of good hygiene practices among street food vendors, aligning with FSSAI’s “Eat Right India” movement.
FSSAI Issues Revised List of Notified Laboratories for Fortified Rice Testing
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released an updated list of notified laboratories authorized to test fortificants in Fortified Rice (FR), Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK), and Vitamin-Mineral Premix for Fortified Rice Kernel. The FSSAI emphasized that laboratories listed in the revised document are capable of testing fortificants such as Iron, Vitamin B9, and Vitamin B12.