FSSAI Amends List of Recognized Food Testing Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a new notification amending its list of recognized food testing laboratories across various regions of the country. The amendments reflect changes in the network of laboratories approved for ensuring food safety and quality.
FSSAI Proposes New Norms for Cheese Powder and Drinking Water
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a draft of new regulations aiming to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011. The proposed changes cover a wide array of food categories, with notable introductions for cheese powder and updates for purified drinking water standards.
FSSAI Updates National Network of Referral Food Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notification on May 29, 2025, updating the list of laboratories designated as “Referral Food Laboratories” across India. These referral laboratories ensure food safety by providing advanced analytical testing, resolving food sample disputes, and supporting regulatory functions
FSSAI Issues Guidelines for Use of Recycled PET in Food Packaging
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified guidelines for the acceptance of recycled Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as Food Contact Material (FCM-rPET), paving the way for the use of recycled plastics in food packaging while ensuring safety and quality standards. The notification, dated May 23, 2025, outlines the scope, definitions, process requirements, acceptance criteria, marking and labeling, documentation, and authorization procedures for transforming post-consumer PET into FCM-rPET resins suitable for food contact materials.
FSSAI Advises Food Businesses to Stop Using “100%” Claims on Product Labels
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory urging all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to immediately discontinue the use of the term “100%” on food product labels, packaging, and promotional content. The authority has deemed this terminology as ambiguous, misleading under the current regulatory framework, and prone to misinterpretation.
FSSAI Calls on States/UTs to Intensify Action Against Obesity Following PM’s Appeal
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has urged all States and Union Territories to step up their awareness efforts and implement concrete measures to combat the growing public health concern of obesity. This call to action follows the Prime Minister’s recent appeal for urgent measures against obesity and a 10% reduction in oil consumption.
FSSAI Proposes Fixed Renewal Cycles and Longer Validity Periods for Food Licenses
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is exploring changes to the renewal process and validity periods for food licenses and registrations, aiming for uniformity and reduced burden on Food Business Operators (FBOs). The authority has released a Consultation Paper seeking stakeholder comments on proposals to introduce fixed renewal cycles and longer validity options, potentially up to 10 years for certain businesses. This notice was issued on May 20, 2025.
Implementation of Agreement Between India and Bhutan to Streamline Food Imports
For imported food consignments from approved Bhutanese manufacturers, if accompanied by the prescribed Health Certificate duly issued by the BFDA Competent Authority, a No Objection Certificate (NOC) may be granted based on the compliant Health Certificate.
FSSAI Mandates Closure Reports for Expired Food Licenses/Registrations
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive mandating all Food Business Operators (FBOs) whose FSSAI License or Registration expired during the financial year 2024-25 to submit a Closure Report. This order was issued on May 16, 2025.
FSSAI Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Fruit Ripening and Synthetic Coatings
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strong directive to all States and Union Territories, urging them to significantly intensify inspections and conduct special enforcement drives to combat the illegal use of non-permitted fruit ripening agents, as well as the application of synthetic colors and non-permitted wax coatings on fruits. This press release was issued on May 20, 2025.
FSSAI Intensifies Monitoring of Artificial Fruit Ripening Amid Mango Season
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive to Commissioners of Food Safety across all States and Union Territories, as well as its own Regional Directors, to heighten surveillance on the sale of fresh fruits, particularly mangoes, to curb the use of unauthorized and prohibited artificial ripening agents.
FSSAI Recognizes Nepal’s National Food & Feed Reference Laboratory for Food Sample Analysis
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially recognized the National Food & Feed Reference Laboratory (NFFRL) located in Kathmandu, Nepal, for the analysis of food samples intended for import into India. This significant development follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) established between the FSSAI and the Department of Food Technology and Quality Control (DFTQC) of Nepal, aimed at fostering cooperation in the critical area of food safety.