Regulatory Updates

APEDA -Registration Procedure

By |March 28th, 2016|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on APEDA -Registration Procedure

 Online Registration Procedure
Step 1 Sign-up through the APEDA Website. (Click on “Register as Member” link on the Home Page). ”.
Step 2 The exporter require to first enter the basic detail, IE CODE, Email ID & Mobile number and submit.
Step 3 An OTP (One Time Password) for confirming the details will be sent on […]

USFDA plan to conduct routine inspection of Indian firms under FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

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“United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)has informed that they have planned to conduct routine inspections of Indian firms that grow /harvest, pack process, manufacture or distribute dried dairy, ready to eat, dried fruits/ vegetables, low acid/ acidified canned food, sea food and dietary supplements to export USA for prevention and enhancing consumer protection […]

Prerequisite Programs: Minimizing Food Safety Hazards Along the Food Supply Chain Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) Sanitation and Hygiene

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Food Hygiene
CODEX Definition: All conditions and measures necessary to ensure the safety and suitability of food at all stages of the food chain.
Prerequisite Program
CODEX Definition : A program that is required prior to the application of the HACCP system to ensure that a [fish and shellfish processing] facility is operating according to the Codex Principles of […]

What is the Codex Alimentarius?

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What is the Codex Alimentarius?
International food trade has existed for thousands of years but until not too long ago food was mainly produced, sold and consumed locally. Over the last century the amount of food traded internationally has grown exponentially, and a quantity and variety of food never before possible travels the globe today.
The C […]

Proceedings of the Workshop on ‘Fixation of Maximum Residues Levels for Pesticides, Veterinary Drugs and Antibiotics in foods prepared from Animals, Poultry, Fish and Processed foods’ held on February 1-2, 2016

By |March 7th, 2016|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on Proceedings of the Workshop on ‘Fixation of Maximum Residues Levels for Pesticides, Veterinary Drugs and Antibiotics in foods prepared from Animals, Poultry, Fish and Processed foods’ held on February 1-2, 2016

The Workshop on ‘Fixation of Maximum Residues Levels for Pesticides, Veterinary Drugs and Antibiotics in foods prepared from Animals, Poultry, Fish and Processed foods’ was held on 01.02.2016 and 02.02.2016 at Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. More than 100 experts from India and abroad participated in the workshop.
Dr. S.C. Khurana, Consultant, FSSAI […]

APEDA – Role & Responsibility

By |February 29th, 2016|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on APEDA – Role & Responsibility

ABOUT APEDA
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985. The Act (2 of 1986) came into effect from 13th February, 1986 by a notification issued in the […]

FSSAI Guidelines for the Scheme of Research & Development Studies for Food Quality and Safety

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposes to support innovative R&D proposals pertaining to food safety and quality control by providing financial assistance to Institutes/Organizations to undertake research proposals in this area which will enable FSSAI to generate knowledge that would help in continuously updating and upgrading food safety standards which […]

Extension of time line for Food Business Operators to obtain licenses / registration

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Through it order order dated 05th Feb. 2016 FSSAI has extended the time line upto 04th May, 2016 for the Food Business Operators to obtain licenses / registration in terms of regulation 2.1.2 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011. Click here to download the order.

Operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Food Import) Regulations, 2016 with immediate effect.

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Notice for operationalization of Food Safety and Standards (Food Import) Regulations, 2016 with immediate effect, is out. For more details click http://www.fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/Pdf/Draft_Import_Regulation.pdf

Update on Limit of Biotoxins in Fish & Fish Products

By |January 13th, 2016|Regulatory Updates|Comments Off on Update on Limit of Biotoxins in Fish & Fish Products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India have notified the following regulatory update:

Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Amendment Regulation, 2015 regarding limit of biotoxins in fish and fish products. [Amendment in the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulation, 2011: Regulation 2.2].  Click to download