Steps Taken to Strengthen Food Safety Enforcement and Adulteration Control
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare provided a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, detailing the steps taken by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to strengthen food safety enforcement and control adulteration. FSSAI is responsible for laying down science-based standards for food articles and regulating their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import to ensure safe and wholesome food. While FSSAI is responsible for setting standards and overall coordination, State Food Safety Authorities are primarily responsible for enforcement at the field level.
FSSAI Revises Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms and Foods
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an Order dated 2 December 2025, announcing a partial modification to the composition of its Scientific Panels (SPs) and Scientific Committee (SC). Specifically, this order supersedes earlier orders (dated 24 February 2023, 18 September 2023, and 8 April 2025) concerning the Scientific Panel on Genetically Modified Organisms and Foods (SP-04).
Enforcement Action Against Use of Industrial Dye Auramine in Food Products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order on 28 November 2025 directing immediate and targeted enforcement action against the illegal use of the industrial dye Auramine in food products, specifically mentioning roasted Chana and other similar items.
FSSAI Amends Standards for Alcoholic Beverages
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Second Amendment Regulations, 2025, which amends the standards for alcoholic beverages. The amendment follows the publication of the draft regulations in June 2024 and consideration of objections and suggestions received from the public.
FSSAI Appoints New Food Safety Officers at Ports and Airports
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the appointment of seven new Food Safety Officers (FSOs) from the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, effective from November 19, 2025. These appointments are made in exercise of powers conferred under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
FSSAI Invites Specifications for High-End Laboratory Equipment
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice inviting draft technical specifications from Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers for several High End Equipment (HEEs).
FSSAI Mandates Rapid Test Kits for Milk Vending and Kiosk Units
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an Advisory dated November 19, 2025, directing all dairy manufacturers involved in the sale of milk and milk products through vending machines, kiosks, and similar dispensing systems to strengthen food safety compliance. This measure is intended to curb adulteration, ensure consumer confidence, and encourage a participatory food safety culture.
FSSAI Confirms Validity of Food Testing Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a notice confirming the validity and details of its recognized food testing laboratories. The notice states that a list of FSSAI-recognized laboratories is enclosed, detailing the validity of their NABL accreditation as of November 10, 2025, along with their contact information.
FSSAI and CBIC Launch SWIFT 2.0 Pilot to Streamline Food Import Clearance
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has achieved a major milestone in digital governance by successfully integrating its Food Import Clearance System (FICS) with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) under the advanced SWIFT 2.0 initiative. This major digital integration, building upon the earlier SWIFT 1.0 success, marks a significant step in promoting the Government’s vision of ‘Ease of Doing Business’ and enhancing trade facilitation.
FSSAI Clarification on Contaminant Limits for Processed Eucheuma Seaweed (INS 407a)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory confirming that the heavy metal limits applicable to Processed Eucheuma Seaweed (INS 407a) are the same as those for Carrageenan (INS 407). Since INS 407a is essentially semi-refined carrageenan derived from red seaweeds, it must adhere to the limits specified for INS 407 under the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulation, 2011.
FSSAI Suspends Four Notified Food Testing Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has suspended the operations of four notified laboratories immediately, prohibiting them from carrying out the analysis of food samples under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and its associated regulations.
FSSAI Clarifies HMF Status in Honey: To Be Treated as a Quality Parameter
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an advisory clarifying the classification of honey samples that exceed the permissible limit for Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF). This clarification addresses inconsistencies among analysts who were previously labeling such samples as either ‘Substandard’ or ‘Unsafe’.