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Being one of the most populous country across the world, India's food culture and the diversity it produces remains unmatched. Despite this massive demand of food products in the Indian market, the food manufacturing sector in India stands at a critical juncture, poised for transformative growth and innovation, and has been struggling to meet the demands of the Indian market. This article highlights the legal and regulatory compliances required to be adhered by the food manufacturing industries and the crucial role legal experts play in ensuring compliance and mitigating risks throughout the process.

17/05/2024 Spoke at a webinar conducted by Satvikam Advisors, Council for Promotion, Research & Trade in Traditional Foods and Centre for Quality & Food Safety India definitely has one of the robust #regulations in #FoodSafety and the world’s youngest regulatory body : Food Safety and Standards Authority of India in just 15 years has emerged as a #globalleader in setting up #standards and regulations for a #safe and #nutritious food not just for its citizens but for the world. #Surveillance and #Enforcement is also being done on a large scale across India, which is forming the basis not only for legal actions but also helping evolve better regulations based on #scientificdata and #riskmanagement. #India is the top #producer, #exporter and #consumer of #Spices in the world. 12% (USD 3.89 billion) of global spices #export (USD 28.6 billion) is from India. And we are growing at 8% #CAGR. We #export 75 of the 109 varieties of spices to 159 #countries. Discussed about various #MRLs for #ETO across the globe, how India has the best regulations and at the same time how India is tightening its hold on imports (eg #infantfoods containing #highsugar as compared to those sold in Europe) which don’t comply to Indian or other global regulations. Thank you Dr. Surender Singh Ghonkrokta madhavan amboru Association of Food Scientists & Technologists (AFST), India & Envirocare Labs

FSSAI directs FBOs to remove claim of 100% Fruit Juices from the label and advertisement of fruit juices. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a directive mandating all Food Business Operators (FBOs) to remove any claim of '100% fruit juices' from the labels and advertisements of reconstituted fruit juices with an immediate effect. All the FBOs have also been instructed to exhaust all existing pre-printed packaging materials before 1" September, 2024. Advisory on Unauthorized use of liquid Nitrogen in food by the Food serving establishments/ restaurants, Bars etc. This office has taken cognizance of several instances of Liquid nitrogen being used in Restaurants, bars, food serving establishments/caterers in fairs, marriages etc. to make the food items like Ice-creams, Cocktails, Meetha pan, bakery items like biscuits, desserts etc., more eye-pleasing or to add some theatre look at the time of serving. Such unauthorised usage of liquid nitrogen in the food items and direct consumption of such liquid nitrogen infused food by the consumers has led to serious health issues/injuries. Follow us here at NKG Advisory Business & Consulting Services Pvt. Ltd. for more intriguing content on Compliance, Regulatory services, and consulting for D2C brands. Visit our website: www.nkgabc.com to know more. To start your registration process: Email- navraj@nkgabc.com or call 9711197602 #compliance #nkg #regulatory #technology #india #entrepreneur #regulations #Management #Leadership #explore #business #motivation #success #startup #Cosmetics #Beauty #Manufacturing #Management #Leadership #insights #NKGinsights

Let’s awaken to KNOW, what are we Eating? At least the big corporates should take a lead in educating consumers. Food technology and Nutrition professionals in the making should undertake AUDIT of not only ingredients but also the process. anubhuti sachdeva Sarvishta Mehta Tripti Grover #foodandnutrition

Navigating Challenges and Upholding Quality in the #Tea Industry ☕🍃 The recent decline in tea production by 40% in #Assam and 23% in West Bengal, attributed to adverse weather conditions, has posed significant challenges for the industry, impacting both productivity and livelihoods. In these trying times, the Tea Association of India (#TAI) remains resolute in its dedication to upholding quality standards and ensuring compliance across the board. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (#FSSAI) has taken proactive stance in regulating chemical usage in tea production, a critical step towards safeguarding consumer health and product integrity. Collaboration between the Tea Board and FSSAI is paramount to our shared goal of producing "#compliantteas," aligning seamlessly with the Tea Board's vision of "one nation, one commodity, one regulator". Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9HWcqYh #minoruses #minorcrops #TeaIndustry #QualityAssurance #Compliance #RegulatoryFramework #ConsumerTrust #Collaboration #GAP #india

#SundaySpecial: The #foodsafetylaws in #India are sufficient. What’s lacking is strict enforcement and regular revision of the legislation to comply with international standards, writes Renu Sud Sinha

Summing up the Regulation, Orders and systemic enhancements regarding online submission of Annual Returns, FSSAI has issued an advisory!! Importers, Manufacturers (both domestic and exporters), Repackers, and Relabellers are advised to take note of this. Last date for submission: 31st May 2024. Mode: Only online through FoSCoS [https://lnkd.in/eKPkPSG] Penalty: Rs. 100 per day wef 1st June 2024. Not Conducted any Activity during FY 2023-24?: File 'Nil' Return Or conducted any activity for even a single day during FY 2023-24: File Return Want to correct the submitted information in filed return for FY 2023-24?: File 'Revised' Return by 31st March 2025. Important to Note: Renewals of licenses now require compliance with the submission of Annual Returns / Penalty pending [if any]. Orders regarding Annual Returns are available under Announcement Section [Homepage] of FoSCoS. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Ministry of Food Processing Industries Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade FSSAI Publication #fssai #fssailicense #fssairegistration #foodbusiness #foodandbeverage #foodmanufacturing #foodmanufacturers #foodsafety #foodtesting #foodquality #foodsafetyandhygiene #regulatorycompliance #regulators #foodprocessing #foscos #compliance #returns #importers #foodimports #foodproduction #foodproducts #bis #apeda #organic #organicfood

A ‘cheesy’ controversy? 👉 What: The Maharashtra FDA has shut down a McDonald's unit in Ahmednagar and accused the fast food giant of using cheaper substitutes instead of cheese and misleading customers with the naming of products on its menu. 👉 Reaction: McDonald’s maintains its stance of using “milk-based real cheese”. However, the fast food chain has removed the term cheese from its product names. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has demanded the government to ban McDonald’s across the country due to health concerns of using counterfeit raw materials. 👉 What are “cheese analogues?” Also known as cheese substitutes, they are designed to mimic the taste, texture, and functionality of cheese while typically replacing milk or dairy fat with a cheaper vegetable oil. 👉 What next: - Pan India investigations on McDonald’s - Investigation of other fast food chains indulging in similar practice - Possible regulations on display of nutritional information on boards and menu