Regulator rebuffs industry appeal for a one-year extension, directing PepsiCo, Red Bull, Monster and others to remove the term from high-caffeine beverage packaging New Delhi, India — The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has declined to extend the 90-day compliance window it gave
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its regulatory scrutiny of packaged food manufacturers, prompting the industry to seek greater clarity on food definitions, labelling norms and standards for emerging ingredients. The move is part of the regulator's broader efforts to
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints alleging violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). The regulator announced the action through an official post on X, reaffirming its
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its crackdown on misleading food labelling by issuing show-cause notices to Lotte India Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd., and Kubera Foods, alleging that several products carried front-of-pack claims that could mislead
India's nutraceutical industry could witness exponential growth over the next two decades, expanding from its current estimated value of USD 10 billion to nearly USD 500 billion by 2047, driven by rising consumer awareness of preventive healthcare, according to Pritee Chaudhary, Regional Director, Food Safety
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names, packaging and product claims that could violate food safety and consumer protection regulations. The action is part of the regulator's ongoing
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states and Union Territories to expedite the recruitment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Designated Officers (DOs) to strengthen food safety enforcement and enhance regulatory capacity across the country. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states and Union Territories to expedite the recruitment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Designated Officers (DOs) to strengthen food safety enforcement and enhance regulatory capacity across the country. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani
Raising concerns over food adulteration and the effectiveness of food safety enforcement in India, the Supreme Court of India has asked the Centre and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to explain why a nationwide performance audit of the country's food safety
The Delhi High Court has refused to grant relief to a beverage company seeking permission to sell its existing stock labeled with the term “ORS”, reinforcing the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s stand against misleading labeling. The court observed that allowing the sale
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