FSSAI Extends Deadline for Alcoholic Beverages Labelling Compliance
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended the date of enforcement for the labelling provisions under the Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, from January 1, 2026, to July 1, 2026.
Government Aligns Medical Device Declarations With Medical Device Rules
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution has introduced the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Amendment Rules, 2025, which grants a major exemption for the labeling and packaging of medical devices. The key change is that the declaration, dimensional, and format requirements for medical devices will now be governed exclusively by the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, rather than the general rules of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.
Drugs (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2025 Mandates Excipient Details on Labels
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a notification called the Drugs (2nd Amendment) Rules, 2025, which will come into force on March 1, 2026. These new rules amend the Drugs Rules, 1945, to mandate the inclusion of qualitative details of excipients on drug labels. This amendment was issued on August 18, 2025.
FSSAI Amends Labelling Regulations for Coffee-Chicory Mixtures
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) First Amendment Regulations, 2025, which will come into force on July 1, 2026. These new regulations amend the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, by introducing new and specific labelling requirements for coffee-chicory mixtures. This notification was published on August 12, 2025.
FSSAI Stakeholder Consultation Charts Roadmap for Transparent, Responsible Food Labelling and Advertising
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) convened a National Stakeholder Consultation on the regulatory framework for food labelling, advertising, and claims. The consultation brought together over 700 representatives from various sectors at Vigyan Bhawan to review current regulations and address implementation challenges. The ultimate goal was to align India’s food safety standards with global best practices.
India Tightens Insecticide Labeling Norms with New Amendments
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has notified the Insecticides (First Amendment) Rules, 2025, bringing changes to the labeling, packaging, and information requirements for insecticide products across India. The new rules, effective from June 4, 2025, aim to enhance consumer safety and provide comprehensive product information.
FSSAI to Hold Stakeholder Meeting on Proposed Food Safety Standards
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced a stakeholder meeting to discuss proposed new food safety standards and amendments to existing regulations. The meeting is scheduled for April 7, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the FSSAI headquarters in New Delhi. For those unable to attend in person, the FSSAI has provided an online platform through Webex. Stakeholders are requested to confirm their attendance, whether physical or online, to help with logistical arrangements.
Iron-Fortified Foods To No Longer Include Warnings
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has omitted the specific label warning for people with Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anaemia for iron-fortified food products. This change was brough about based on a review by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW).
New Label Warning for FDC of Chlorpheniramine Maleate IP 2mg And Phenylephrine HCI IP 5mg drop/ml
CDSCO has emphasised that all manufacturers of FDC of of Chlorpheniramine Maleate IP 2mg And Phenylephrine HCI IP 5mg drop/ml should mention a warning that ‘FDC should not be used in children below 4 years of age’. This should be included in the label and the package insert/ promotional literature of the drug.
Warning Statement to be Included on ‘Pan Masala’
As per directions dated 22nd May, 2023, Pan Masala must have a declaration that “The warning statement must cover 50% of front-of-pack of the label”. The enforcement of this requirement is deferred for a further period of 6 months from 1st November, 2023.
Draft Honey Grading and Marking Rules, 2023
These rules mark a significant step towards ensuring the quality and safety of honey in the market, providing consumers with transparent information about the products they purchase and consume. The regulations aim to bolster consumer confidence and elevate the standards of honey products available in the market.
Label Rectification for Imported Foods Allowed in Customs Bonded Warehouses
The FSSAI has taken this decision to facilitate a smoother import process for food items while maintaining stringent quality standards. The office order emphasizes that these modifications are introduced to strike a balance between facilitating trade and ensuring the safety of imported food into India.