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 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 Issues Updated List of Recognized Food Testing Laboratories
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has published an updated order regarding the validity of FSSAI-recognized Food Testing Laboratories (FTLs). The new order, dated October 16, 2025, immediately supersedes the previous validity order that was published by FSSAI on October 6, 2025, replacing it just ten days later.
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 Launches Dedicated Licensing Portal for Ayurveda Aahara Products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially launched a specialized licensing and registration framework for the manufacturing of Ayurveda Aahara products on its Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) portal. A press release on this launch was issued on September 25, 2025.
FSSAI Launches Special Festive Drive to Combat Food Adulteration
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has called for an urgent and special surveillance and enforcement drive across the country for the months of September and October 2025. The initiative is aimed at ensuring the safety, quality, and prevention of adulteration of food products during the peak festive season.