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In an effort to curb misleading marketing claims, the FSSAI has provided a strict legal definition for “minimally processed” foods. This clarification ensures that manufacturers cannot mislabel highly altered products as “fresh” or “raw” to gain an unfair market advantage. Read More

The FSSAI has notified new guidelines aimed at easing the compliance burden for food manufacturers while maintaining strict traceability in the supply chain. The 2026 labelling amendment introduces specialised rules for “non-retail” containers – the bulk units used for transportation rather than direct consumer sale. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a significant amendment to its packaging regulations, aimed at eliminating plastic and synthetic materials from the packaging of pan masala. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has announced a shift in its payment workflow for imported food clearances. The update, aimed at streamlining the Food Import Clearance System (FICS) and the Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade (SWIFT), represents a major effort to eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks at India’s ports of entry. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to serve as a vital transition guide for Food Business Operators (FBOs) navigating the landmark 2026 regulatory amendments. Read More

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a draft regulation proposing introduction of the clarification regarding packaging of food products. Read More

The FSANZ Board has approved Proposal P1056 – Caffeine Review, introducing clearer rules for caffeine and guarana extract in foods. Read More

The Food Authority has introduced a new registration process for small-scale food vendors, and petty food businesses. FSSAI has notified rules introducing ‘instant’ registration certificates and automatic recognition of such FBOs. Read More

ITC Sunfeast Farmlite, the better-for-you biscuits range is expanding its portfolio with the launch of an all-new sugar free cookies range. This launch aligns with the larger vision of ITC ‘Help India Eat Better’. Read More

The food safety authority has unveiled new regulatory updates regarding the validity and maintenance of operational licences. Read More