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Leading FMCG companies have announced a price cut on their products, including soaps, shampoo, baby diapers, toothpaste, razors, and after-shave lotions, effective from September 22 to extend the GST rate cut benefits to consumers. Read More

The European Union (EU) has listed 102 new Indian fishery establishments for export from India to EU member countries. As per Ministry of Commerce, this significant expansion reflects the growing confidence in India’s food safety and quality assurance systems and marks a major step forward in enhancing market access for Indian seafood products specially aquaculture shrimps and Cephalopods (Squid, Cuttle fish and Octopus). Read More

Prior to inclusion of Biostimulant products in Fertiliser Control Order (FCO), 1985, there were around 30000 products in the market. In order to regulate biostimulants in the country, the Government of India issued Notification No S.O. 882 (E) dated 23rd February, 2021 by which the biostimulants have been included in the Fertiliser Control Order (FCO), 1985 and provision under Clause 20C has been made for regulating the quality of biostimulant. Read More

In a move aimed at strengthening the credibility of Indian organic products, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced plans to update the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) guidelines. Read More

The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new Kind of Business for Ayurveda Aahara under FoSCoS for the purpose of licensing and registration. Read More

India’s Department of Consumer Affairs on Tuesday allowed manufacturers to revise MRP on unsold stock due to GST rate revsion. The move is set to provide huge relief to consumers and the companies. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is working on overhauling the regulations for organic food in the country, a senior official said, adding that the authority has formed a committee for this. Read More

India’s food processing sector is on course to touch USD 535 billion by FY2025-26, powered by surging consumption, robust export demand, and government-backed initiatives like the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. The industry, which already contributes 7.7% to the country’s manufacturing output and supports over 7 million jobs, is entering a transformative phase marked by innovation in automation, packaging, and consumer preferences. Read More

The Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) has appealed to the government to increase import duties on edible oils by at least 10% to shield farmers from low domestic prices, which have discouraged soybean cultivation. Read More

India’s food processing sector accounts for 7.7 per cent of manufacturing output and supports over 7 million jobs, is projected to reach USD 535 billion by 2025-26, driven by rising consumption, exports, and government focus on ‘Make in India’, according to industry experts. Read More