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Empowering Consumers: India's Supreme Court Greenlights Front-of-Package Food Labels

Empowering Consumers: India’s Supreme Court Greenlights Front-of-Package Food Labels

In an era of rapid food industry development, the demand for clear and understandable nutritional information on food packaging is growing. Recently, the Supreme Court of India made a ruling in a public interest litigation

FSSAI Clarifies Testing Standards for In-Shell Nuts: Regulatory Guidance for Industry Compliance

FSSAI Clarifies Testing Standards for In-Shell Nuts: Regulatory Guidance for Industry Compliance

Background and Confusion The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an office order in March 2025 to address confusion among stakeholders regarding the testing standards applicable to in-shell nuts like almonds. The

Step-by-Step Guide for Food Businesses to Achieve a High Hygiene Rating

Step-by-Step Guide for Food Businesses to Achieve a High Hygiene Rating

The Hygiene Rating Scheme is a certification program under FSSAI’s “Eat Right India” movement. It evaluates food service establishments such as restaurants, bakeries, sweet shops, and meat retailers based on their food hygiene and safety

Navigating the Vegan Logo Endorsement: Key Insights from the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2022 and guidance

With the rise of veganism in India, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) introduced the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2022 to govern the production, packaging, labelling, and sale of

Enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: A Comprehensive Guide for Food Business Operators

Enforcement of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: A Comprehensive Guide for Food Business Operators

Introduction:  The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 designates the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the State Food Safety Authorities as the primary bodies responsible for enforcing the Act. These authorities

Ensuring Food Safety A Guide for Food Business Operators (FBOs) on Sampling, Analysis, and Prosecution under the FSSA, 2006

Ensuring Food Safety: A Guide for Food Business Operators (FBOs) on Sampling, Analysis, and Prosecution under the FSSA, 2006

The Commissioner of Food Safety appoints Food Safety Officers (FSOs) to specific local areas. Officers must meet the qualifications prescribed by the Central Government. State Governments can also authorize their officers to perform the duties

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