Sunday, January 3, 2016

FSSAI sets 12,000 standards for food additives, ingredients

  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has finalised 12,000 standards for food additives and ingredients in line with global safety standards Codex.
  • If food companies comply with these standards then they would not require to seek product approval from FSSAI. This will save them from lengthy process of approval.
  • Presently, there are 375 FSSAI safety standards for food items but none for food additives and ingredients.
  • The new FSSAI standards are compatible with the global food standards of Codex Alimentarius Commission.

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