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27 Nov 2021
INDIA
India FSSAI Proposes New Regulations for Genetically Modified or Engineered Foods
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued draft regulations for Genetically Modified Organisms or Genetically Engineered Organisms.
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24 Nov 2021
INDIA
India FSSAI Amends its Food Import Regulations
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified its Food Safety and Standards (Import)First Amendment Regulations (2021).
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21 Sep 2021
INDIA
Indias FSSAI Notifies Draft Amendments for Specialty Foods Regulations
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued on September 6, 2021, Notification No. Stds/SP-05/T(Nutraceuticals-02).
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21 Sep 2021
INDIA
Indias FSSAI Notifies Final Standards for Fortified Milk Powder and Iodine
On September 2, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) First Amendment Regulations (2021).
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21 Sep 2021
INDIA
India FSSAI Proposes New Regulations for Vegan Foods
On September 8, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published draft regulations for packaged vegan food products.
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21 Sep 2021
INDIA
India FSSAI Proposes Claims on Additional Categories of Edible Vegetable Oil
On August 27, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare/Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified on its website the proposal to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Amendment Regulations (2018).
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15 Sep 2021
INDIA
India Approves Additional Ports for Bulk Soybean Meal Imports
On September 3, 2021, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry/Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), issued Notification No. 23/2015-2020 pertaining to the Inclusion of Ports of Import in Continuation to Notification No. 20/2015-20 (August 24, 2021).
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15 Sep 2021
INDIA
India Clarifies and Extends its Import Date for Soybean Meal and Soy Cake Derived from Genetically Engineered Soybeans
On September 13, 2021, India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry/Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), published Notification No. 25/2015-2020, clarifying that it is authorizing the import of consignments of soybean meal and soy cake derived from genetically engineered (GE) soybeans with a bill of lading or lorry (truck) receipt date issued on or before October 31, 2021.
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27 Aug 2021
INDIA
India FSSAI Issues Final Standards for Walnut Kernels and Other Various Food Products
On July 30, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published on its website the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Third Amendment Regulations (2021).
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25 Aug 2021
INDIA
India Officially Permits Limited Soybean Meal Imports
On August 24, 2021, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry published a directive in the Gazette of India Extraordinary that will officially permit India to import 1.2 million metric tons (MMT) of soybean meal and soy cake derived from genetically engineered (GE) soybeans through October 31, 2021.
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30 Jul 2021
INDIA
India Lowers its Tariff Duty on Lentils - HS Code 07134000
On July 26, 2021, India’s Ministry of Finance issued Notification No. 38/2021-Customs. India is lowering the basic import duty on lentils (HS 0713.40.00) from 10 percent to zero percent for all origins, except for U.S.- origin lentils.
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28 Jul 2021
INDIA
Indias FSSAI Authorizes a Six-Month Extension for Compliance with the Commercial Feeds and Feed Materials Standards to Select Industry Stakeholders
On July 14, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) extended the compliance timeline for guidelines issued for commercial feeds/feed materials (i.e., compounded cattle feed) intended for meat and milk producing animals.
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26 Jul 2021
INDIA
Indias FSSAI Extends Implementation Date for Processing Aids in Food Products
On June 22, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a directive extending by six months the implementation date of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Ninth Amendment Regulations (2020).
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20 Jul 2021
INDIA
Indias FSSAI Extends Compliance Timeline on Specialty Food Products Imports for Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Hypoallergenic Conditions
On June 30, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a new directive extending the compliance timeline for the implementation of regulations governing the import of specialty food products for inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) and hypoallergenic conditions.
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20 Jul 2021
INDIA
India FSSAI Notifies Draft Ayurveda Aahar Regulations
On July 13, 2021, India notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) its new draft Ayurveda Aahar Regulations (2021).
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20 Jul 2021
INDIA
Indias FSSAI Changes Nomenclature of Blended Edible Vegetable Oil to Multi Source Edible Oil
On June 29, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a new directive changing the nomenclature Blended Edible Vegetable Oil or Multi Source Edible Vegetable Oil now to simply Multi Source Edible Oil.
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20 Jul 2021
INDIA
Indias FSSAI Extends Implementation Date for Infant Nutrition Foods Standard
On June 22, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a new directive extending its implementation date for standards relating to different categories of infant nutrition foods.
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29 Apr 2021
INDIA
INDIA - FSSAI Modifies Standards for Shea Butter and Borneo Tallow Nut Oil
On March 22, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) modified its food safety and standards related to Shea butter and Borneo tallow nut oil (or Sal nut oil).
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29 Apr 2021
INDIA
INDIA - FSSAI Issues SOPs for Licensing and Registration of Fortified Food Products in its Food Safety and Compliance System
On April 13, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified provisions for licensing and registration of fortified food products in its Food Safety and Compliance System (FOSCOS).
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29 Apr 2021
INDIA
INDIA - FSSAI Publishes Draft Standard Operating Procedures for fixation of pesticides MRLs
On April 9, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a draft guidance document – Standard Operating Procedures to Fix Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for Pesticides.
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16 Apr 2021
INDIA
India Confirms Prunes Not Subject to the non-Genetically Modified cum Genetically-Modified-Free Status Certificate Requirement
FAS New Delhi (Post) secured confirmation from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India that prunes from plums (Prunus domestica) are a processed food product (dried fruit).
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16 Apr 2021
INDIA
India - FSSAI Publishes Corrections to Nutrients Levels in the Final Foods for Infant Nutrition Regulations of 2020
On April 5, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published corrections to its final Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations (2020).
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08 Apr 2021
INDIA
India Notifies Final Standards for Cereals and Varied Products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published in the Gazette of India on March 4, 2021 and on March 9 listed on its website the notification Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) First Amendment Regulations ( 2021).
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05 Apr 2021
INDIA
India - Requirement of a Certificate of Non-Genetically Modified and GM-Free Status for Apple Consignments - A Workaround Solution
Effective March 1, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) requires a certificate for Non-Genetically Modified (GM) and GM-Free status for all apples, all origins being imported into the country.
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17 Mar 2021
INDIA
INDIA - FSSAI Notifies Authorized Officers for New Food Import Entry Points
On February 26, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published its Authorized Officers’ list for food import entry points.
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02 Mar 2021
INDIA
India - The FSSAI Issues Compliance Clarifications for its Genetically Modified-Free Certificate Order for Imported Food Products
On February 24, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a clarification of acceptable certifying authority options for compliance with its Genetically Modified (GM)-Free certificate for imported food products.
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22 Feb 2021
INDIA
New Budget Estimates for the Sugar Industry and a Revised Ethanol Import Duty
On February 1, 2021, the Government of India’s (GOI) Ministry of Finance presented the annual budget for Indian Fiscal Year (FY) 2021/22 (April-March) and announced budget estimates of $595.2 million (INR 43.37 billion) for the domestic sugar industry and raised the import duty on denatured ethanol to five percent from its current applicable duty of 2.5 percent.
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17 Feb 2021
INDIA
India - Clarifications on the FSSAI Genetically Modified-Free Certificate Order for Imported Food Products
On February 8, 2021, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) clarified that the implementation of the requirement for a Genetically Modified-Free Certificate for imported food products will apply to all consignments.
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03 Feb 2021
INDIA
FSSAI Discloses Final Timeline on Specialty Foods Imports for Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Hypoallergenic Conditions
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a directive notifying its final timeline to allow the import of specialty food products for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEM) and Hypoallergenic conditions.
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20 Jan 2021
INDIA
FSSAI Clarifies Food Product Categories That Qualify for Default Insecticide Tolerance Limits
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority published a clarification to the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011.
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14 Jan 2021
INDIA
FSSAI Extends Implementation Date for Trans-Fat Limits in Processed Food Products
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published a directive that extends its implementation date for trans-fat limits in processed food products.
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12 Jan 2021
INDIA
Final Standards for Various Food Products Published in Indian Gazette
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India published the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Tenth Amendment Regulations, 2020 in the Official Gazette of India.
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11 Jan 2021
INDIA
USDA AMS Ends Organic Recognition Agreement with India
Changing its approach toward organic oversight in India, on January 11, 2021, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP) ended the organic recognition arrangement with India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA).
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06 Jan 2021
INDIA
Second Extension on Commercial Feeds and Feed Materials Standards Compliance Timeline
On January 1, 2021, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India extended the compliance date for stakeholders to adopt standards established by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) related to the commercial feeds/feed materials intended for meat and milk producing animals.
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04 Jan 2021
INDIA
State of Maharashtra Issues New Registration Requirements for Alcoholic Beverages
On November 6, the State of Maharashtra issued new rules related to the license and label registration process for imported alcoholic beverages in the state.
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30 Dec 2020
INDIA
Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report - 2020
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak has severely affected the global economy and India is no exception.
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30 Dec 2020
INDIA
Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report - 2020
In 2020, the Government of India published detailed guidance on specific measures for all types of food businesses to follow including food service, transport, and retail operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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27 Dec 2020
INDIA
Government of India Notifies Standards for Fortifying Processed Food Products
On December 18, 2020, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published in its Gazette the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) First Amendment Regulations, 2020.
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23 Dec 2020
INDIA
FSSAI Publishes Regulations for Alcoholic Beverages
On December 18, 2020, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued new regulations and standards for alcoholic beverages.
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22 Dec 2020
INDIA
Government of India Announces Market Year 2020-21 Subsidy for Sugar Exports
On December 16, 2020, the Government of India’s (GOI) Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a subsidy of $475.8 million to facilitate sugar exports.
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20 Dec 2020
INDIA
Final Standards for Infant Nutrition Foods Published in Indian Gazette
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified the Food Safety and Standards (Foods for Infant Nutrition) Regulations, 2020 in the Official Gazette of India.
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15 Dec 2020
INDIA
INDIA - FSSAI Proposes Amendments to the Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses Regulation
On November 25, 2020, the Government of India notified its draft Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2020.
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14 Dec 2020
INDIA
INDIA - The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India - FSSAI - Publishes Revised Manual on Mycotoxin Testing
On December 4, 2020, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a revised manual on the methods of analysis for testing mycotoxins on food products.
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25 Nov 2020
INDIA
India Proposes New Amendments for Labeling Multi-Sourced Edible Vegetable Oils
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new amendments in its Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011.
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23 Nov 2020
INDIA
Government of India Proposes Imported Foods Regulation Amendments
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new amendments in its Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017.
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23 Nov 2020
INDIA
India Government Extends Timeline to Use Pre-printed Packaging Materials Stock
On October 28, 2020, the Government of India’s (GOI) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution’s Department of Legal Metrology.
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23 Nov 2020
INDIA
Government of India Notifies Draft Amendments for Specialty Foods Regulations
On November 6, 2020, the Government of India notified its Draft Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Foods and Novel Foods) Amendment Regulations, 2020.
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23 Nov 2020
INDIA
India Notifies Draft Amendments for New and Modified Standards on Various Food Products
On November 9, 2020, the Government of India (GOI) notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft regulation for new and revised standards for raw edible oil, multi-source edible vegetable oil.
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09 Nov 2020
INDIA
INDIA - FSSAI Allows Specialty Food Imports to India for an Additional Six Months
On October 28, 2020, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a fourth consecutive timeline extension on specialty food imports for special medical and therapeutic purposes.
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22 Oct 2020
INDIA
India - Amendments Relating to Inclusion of Processing Aids Published in the Indian Gazette
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified in the Official Gazette of India.
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05 Oct 2020
INDIA
Draft Amendments on Labeling for Packaged Foods Containing Sweeteners
On September 18, 2020, India notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft regulation related to new labeling requirements for packaged foods containing sweeteners.
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11 Sep 2020
INDIA
Published Final Standards in Specified Meat Products in Indian Gazette
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notified the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Fourth Amendment Regulations
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11 Sep 2020
INDIA
Organic Foods Regulation Amendments Proposed by Government of India
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed amendments in the Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulation.
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01 Sep 2020
INDIA
FSSAI Reinstitutes Food Additives and Food Standards Amendment Regulation in Meat and Meat Products
On August 17, 2020, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India re-instituted its draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation 2020
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28 Aug 2020
INDIA
: Update on GAIN Report IN2020-0108 Highlighting Details on New Government of India Order for Genetically Modified-Free Certificate on Imported Food Products
GAIN IN2020-0108 reported information on Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) new order for genetically modified-free certificate on imported food products.
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26 Aug 2020
INDIA
New Government of India Order Requires Genetically ModifiedFree Certificate on Imported Food Products
On August 21, 2020, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) modified Section 22 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
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04 Feb 2020
INDIA
Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Country Report
In calendar year (CY) 2019, the Government of India (GOI) extended the compliance timeline for the advertising and claims regulations, labeling of milk and milk products, standards for fortified foods and tolerance limits for contaminants.
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31 Dec 2019
INDIA
Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Export Certificate Report
In calendar year (CY) 2019, India saw a landmark move for the country’s animal husbandry sector by the newly re-elected Modi government.
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18 Dec 2018
INDIA
Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards Report
In calendar year (CY) 2018, the Government of India (GOI) granted access to U.S. poultry and poultry products into the Indian market, following an eleven-year absence. Additionally, the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (DAHDF) revised its guidelines for export/import of bovine germplasm. On July 16, 2018, the Indian Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage (DPPQS) published a memorandum listing low-phytosanitary risk processed food items, easing processed food imports into India.
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22 Jun 2018
INDIA
GOI Notifies Changes in Tariff Structure on Agricultural Imports
On June 20, 2018, the Government of India’s Ministry of Finance published notification numbers 48/2018 and 49/2018 announcing certain changes in the Standard Basic Custom Duty (BCD) for several items including agricultural imports such as almonds in shell, almonds shelled, walnuts in shell, apples, and pulses. In addition, via notification number 49/2018 GOI made further amendments to its previous notification - 50/2017.
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03 May 2018
INDIA
Amendments in Food Import Regulation Published and Operationalized
On May 1, 2018, the Government of India’s (GOIs) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Import) Amendment Regulations, 2018, and also announced their immediate implementation.
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19 Jan 2018
INDIA
Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued multiple amendments for regulations related to food imports, food additives, standards, contaminants, toxins, labeling, and packaging in calendar year (CY) 2017. The Ministry of Agriculture (MinAg) notified Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for traceability of import bovine germplasm, amended the import requirements for poultry and poultry products, and initiated the issuance of digital phyto-sanitary certificates. The Ministry of Commerce and Industry amended the import policy of various animal products classified in chapters 41 and 43 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
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15 Dec 2017
INDIA
First Amendment of 2017 Food Import Regulations is Operational
On December 13, 2017, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a notice to announce the implementation date for the Food Safety and Standards (Import) First Amendment Regulations, 2017.
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14 Dec 2017
INDIA
Compliance Timeline Extended for Modified Labeling Requirements
On December 13, 2017, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued guidelines to extend the compliance date for modified labeling requirements mentioned in its earlier guidelines dated August 9, 2016.
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07 Dec 2017
INDIA
Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification
In calendar year (CY) 2017, the Ministry of Agriculture (MinAg) notified the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for traceability of imported bovine germplasm. Additionally, the requirements for poultry and poultry product imports from countries reporting avian influenza were amended and published in the Official Gazette of India. In order to facilitate the ease of doing business in India, the Government of India’s Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine and Storage started issuance of digital phytosanitary certificate (e-phyto) to all countries.
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11 Aug 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011, to update tolerance limits for various food contaminants.
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04 Aug 2017
INDIA
WTO Notified –Amendments in Indian Food Import Regulations
On July 31, 2017, India notified amendments in Food Import Regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments from the member countries. The comment period, as listed on the WTO website (www.wto.org), expires on September 29, 2017.
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18 Jul 2017
INDIA
Food Import Regulations Supersede Certain Advisories and Guidelines
On July 13, 2017, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order to list certain advisories and guidelines previously issued over the years’ on imported food products as invalid. The 2017 Food Import Regulations include the subject matter of these advisories/guidelines and therefore supersede them.
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27 Jun 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India (GOI) recently notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) changes in India’s Food Import Regulations. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).
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21 Jun 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified an extension of the time period allowed for compliance with standards for caffeinated beverages. With this directive FSSAI has exempted Food Business Operators (FBOs) from the said regulations till December 31, 2017.
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21 Jun 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On June 5, 2017, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) standards for table olives came into effect. The guidelines specify regulatory requirements pertaining to table olives. On November 24, 2016, FSSAI had published new standards for table olives and allowed a grace period of 180 days.
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12 Jun 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On May 26, 2017, FSSAI published a draft notification on Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2017. Comments and suggestions are invited from the stakeholders for a period of 30 days from the date of publication of the notification on FSSAI’s website.
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25 May 2017
INDIA
India :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On April 17, 2017, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) implemented its Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2017.
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17 May 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On May 4, 2017, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India notified WTO members of the draft Food Safety and Standards (Organic Foods) Regulations, 2017. Objections, comments, or suggestions by the WTO member countries must be submitted within 60 days from the date of notification.
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25 Apr 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On April 13, 2017, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published additional guidance regarding its Food Import Clearance System (FICS).
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24 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On February 2, 2017, the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) published guidelines specific to e-commerce food business operators (FBO). The guideline specifies regulatory requirements pertaining to e-commerce FBOs.
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24 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India (GOI) published its final standards for malt and malt-based foods in The Gazette of India. According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), the standards were implemented as of the date of their publication in The Gazette of India on February 13, 2017.
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15 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative Exporter Guide
The Government of India (GOI) published its final notification on updated standards for oats, pasta, fats and oils in the Official Gazette of India. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notes the implementation date as July 1, 2017. The final notification incorporates some of the feedback received during the public comment period following the earlier published draft notification on July 12, 2016.
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07 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative Exporter Guide
Government of India’s Food Safety and Standard Authority of India’s (FSSAI) invited comments on its draft notification on nonalcoholic and carbonated beverages. The comment period for trading partners will expire 60 days after the notification is published on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).
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07 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
India notified its new draft standards for special dietary foods with low-sodium content, including salt substitutes, to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited WTO members to provide comments. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date listed on the WTO website (www.wto.org).
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07 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) with the objective of raising awareness among importers about India’s food import clearance process.
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03 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published draft guidelines for food business operators (FBO). The draft guidelines stipulate mandatory licenses for all food manufacturers, importers, distributors, storage units, marketers, retailers, and suppliers.
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03 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
India notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) revised draft standards for date paste, fermented soybean paste, cocoa mass or cocoa/chocolate liquor and cocoa cake, vegetable protein products, thermally processed fruit salad/cocktail/mix, harrisa (red chili paste), and cocoa powder. India will accept comments from trading partners for up to 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).
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03 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) related to regulatory compliance issues.
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03 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
India notified its revised draft standards for certain sweetening agents such as cane jaggery, sodium saccharin and calcium saccharin to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments from member countries. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).
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03 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published the Food Safety and Standards (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations, 2017. The updated regulation includes specifics about food recall procedures for manufactures, processers, distributers, sales, importers and exporters.
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03 Feb 2017
INDIA
India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a notification inviting comments from World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries on its new draft standards for shea butter, borneo tallow, and fatty acid composition for various other edible vegetable oils. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).
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02 Feb 2017
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published regulations for functional foods in India’s official gazette. Products affected by the new regulations include nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, special dietary foods, and medical or therapeutic food products.
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02 Feb 2017
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published its Food Safety and Standards (Food Import) Regulations, 2017. The updated food import regulation supersedes the food import regulations that were made operational on September 2, 2016.
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11 Jan 2017
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published in India’s official gazette a draft Regulation on food fortification.
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05 Jan 2017
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On December 19, 2016, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution invited stakeholder comments on draft amendments on the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011. The comments are invited until January 17, 2017, on the draft regulations.
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23 Dec 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued multiple amendments for regulations related to food imports, food additives, standards, contaminants, toxins, labeling, and packaging in calendar year (CY) 2016. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture (MinAg) revised the guidelines for Export/Import of Bovine Germplasm and notified a draft veterinary health certificate for dog and cat food (containing animal origin material) imports to the World Trade Organization (WTO).
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22 Dec 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification
In calendar year (CY) 2016, the Government of India (GOI) continued to amend its Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011, for food safety, labeling, and packaging of imported products. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture (MinAg) revised its Export/Import of Bovine Germplasm Guidelines, and notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft veterinary health certificate for importing dog and cat food (containing animal origin material).
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20 Dec 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative Exporter Guide
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published in India’s official gazette a draft regulation which proposes to adopt 46 food additive standards previously issued by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
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25 Oct 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
India published its draft Regulation on new product approval procedures and notified them to the World Trade Organization (WTO). Comments are invited from the WTO member countries until December 16, 2016.
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17 Oct 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published new draft regulations relating to standards for fortified food products. The GOI is currently seeking comments from the World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries. The comment period for trading partners will be 60 days following WTO notification on its website (www.wto.org).
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27 Sep 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative Exporter Guide
On September 20, 2016, the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India’s (FSSAI) invited comments on a draft notification pertaining to Food Business Operators (FBO) involved in the e-commerce sector. The draft notification specifies regulatory requirements pertaining to e-commerce FBOs.
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27 Sep 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The following report updates GAIN IN6119 published on September 16, 2016, regarding the Modified Food Import Regulations. The earlier report notes in point (k) information applicable specifically to duty free shops. However, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has since deleted this clause from its website.
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23 Sep 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the food licensing and registration systems (FLRS).
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23 Sep 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India (GOI) notified to the World Trade Organization (WTO) a draft amendment to adopt 46 standards of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The comment period for trading partners expires on November 19, 2016.
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16 Sep 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On September 2, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) modified its food import regulations. The updated food import regulation supersedes the food import regulations that were made operational on January 14, 2016.
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06 Sep 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The final amendment on standards and labeling for irradiated foods was published in the Official Gazette of India. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) notes that the final amendment includes feedback from public comments received during the comment period on the draft regulations, which were earlier published on November 23, 2015.
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31 Aug 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrativ
On August 22, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) updated standards for proprietary food. These updated standards supersede the proprietary food standards that were made operational on January 13, 2016.
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16 Aug 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) postponed the compliance date for maximum limits of trans fatty acid levels until February 27, 2017.
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12 Aug 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On August 9, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOIs) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued new guidelines to modify its earlier guidelines dated March 23, 2012, on the labeling requirements for imported primary food packages
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08 Aug 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On July 25, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOIs) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published notifications to amend the Food Products Standards and Packaging and Labeling Regulations, 2011. The amendments are specific to fatty acids, dietary fiber, packaging, and labeling related to plant sterols, isomaltulose, and high-fiber dextrin in various food products.
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08 Aug 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
India notified its new standards on ‘cereal and cereal products’ to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date listed on the WTO website (www.wto.org).
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01 Aug 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) has launched its Single Window Interface for Facilitating Trade (SWIFT) system. This is a GOI initiative to speed up clearances for inbound consignments and to improve India’s ‘ease of doing business.
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14 Jul 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a draft amendment relating to adoption of 46 Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) for food additives. The GOI will accept comments from the World Trade Organization (WTO) trading partners for 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).
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14 Jul 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
India notified its draft regulations relating to fats, oils, oats and pasta products to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires on August 12, 2016.
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01 Jul 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On June 29, 2016, FSSAI invited comments on a draft notification related to additional additives/enzymes/processing aids for use in alcoholic beverages including alcohol free and low alcoholic counterparts and for non-carbonated water based beverages (non-alcoholic). The comment period is 30 days from date of notification.
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27 Jun 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order that repeals the earlier clause on duty-free shops from the 2016 Food Import Regulations. The order states that duty-free shops would be outside the domain of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and its Regulations.
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22 Jun 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published its comprehensive list of 11,000 food additives used in various food categories. The new document was prepared on the basis of comments received from various stakeholders. However, the final notification of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulation, 2016 remains pending
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03 Jun 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order on May 30, 2016, to postpone the timeline for converting or renewing existing Food Business Operator (FBOs) licenses and registrations. The order postpones the previous deadline of May 4, 2016, to August 4, 2016 and clearly states that no further extensions will be granted to stakeholders. This most recent extension is the eighth consecutive extension granted by FSSAI.
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17 May 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
India notified its revised draft standards for chocolates to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).
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05 Apr 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a notification order regarding enforcement measures for nutraceuticals, food supplements, and health supplements.
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05 Apr 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order dated March 31, 2016, to clarify on the use of monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a seasoning in noodles and pasta.
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16 Mar 2016
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India : FSSAI Invites Comments Related to Oats and Pasta Products
India notified its new standards for oats and revised description for pasta products to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).
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26 Feb 2016
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India : WTO Deadline for Comments on 2016 Food Import Regulations
As previously reported in GAIN report IN6027, India notified its 2016 Food Import Regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners, as listed on the WTO website (www.wto.org), expires on April 15, 2016
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18 Feb 2016
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India : 3 month Extension of Timeline to Obtain FSSAI Food Business Licenses
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order on February 9, 2016, to postpone the deadline for converting or renewing existing Food Business Operator (FBOs) licenses and registrations. The order postpones the previous deadline of February 4, 2016, to May 4, 2016.
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18 Feb 2016
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India : GOI Invites Comments from WTO TBT Members on Food Import Regulations
India notified its 2016 Food Import Regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires 60 days beyond the notification date as listed on the WTO’s website (www.wto.org).
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29 Jan 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
India notified its new standards for proprietary food to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments. The comment period for trading partners expires one month from the date it is notified on WTO website (www.wto.org).
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29 Jan 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On January 14, 2016, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published the Food Import Regulations, 2016. FSSAI implemented these new regulations immediately upon publication.
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22 Jan 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On December 23, 2015, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published an interim order to immediately implement updated draft standards of food additives. These standards are in addition to the provisions under Regulation 3.1 of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011.
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14 Jan 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On January 4, 2016, India notified a draft regulation related to microbiological standards for fish and fish products to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The comment period for trading partners expires on March 4, 2016.
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14 Jan 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On January 4, 2016, India notified its draft regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO). The draft amendments relate to standards for malt and malt based foods as proposed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). The trading partner comment period deadline is March 4, 2016.
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11 Jan 2016
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India : Indian Food and Agricultural Trade Show Calendar 2016
This report provides a list of food, beverage and agricultural shows held in India. The Indian trade show industry holds a large number of shows dedicated to the various aspects of the food and agricultural industry. Indian ag, fishery, and forestry imports and exports in 2014 were, respectively $25 billion and $43 billion.
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11 Jan 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
Throughout calendar year 2015, the Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued multiple final and draft amendments related to food additive and standards, contaminants and toxins, and labeling and packaging regulations. The Ministry of Agriculture also issued final health certificates for pork and pork products, bovine frozen semen, in vivo bovine embryos and live bovines.
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11 Jan 2016
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification
In CY 2015, the Ministry of Health continued to amend its Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011, from time to time related to food safety, labeling and packaging of imported products. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture published (a) final health certificate for pork and pork products; bovine frozen semen, in vivo bovine embryos and live bovines and (b) proposal on phytosanitary requirements for the import of hay from the United States.
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04 Dec 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, related to the list of food additives covered under Table 1 of Appendix A.
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01 Dec 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, related to the list of food additives covered under Appendix A.
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01 Dec 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011, related to the presence of naturally occurring toxic substances (NOTS) in some foods and beverages.
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01 Dec 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, to include pullulan as a food additive.
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01 Dec 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) amended the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues) Regulations, 2011, to update standards for various food contaminants.
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02 Nov 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On October 23, 2015, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published draft Alcoholic Beverages Standards. Domestic stakeholders have been invited to comment on these draft standards. The same draft standards were re-published on October 29, 2015, with comments invited by WTO members.
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29 Oct 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
On October 13, 2015, the Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) re-published the Draft Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2015 (FSSR, 2015) relating to the harmonization of standards for food additives for use in certain food categories or individual food items. According to official contacts, domestic stakeholders, including international stakeholders that have offices in India, are only invited to comment on these draft standards. The deadline for comments is December 13, 2015.
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17 Aug 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order dated August 11, 2015 (posted on FSSAI’s website August 13), for compliance with its labeling requirements for printed logos and license numbers on packaged foodstuffs. The order postpones the previously issued July 1, 2015, deadline to December 31, 2015.
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27 Jul 2015
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India :Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Amendment Regulations, 2015 relating to food additives.
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27 Jul 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Government of India’s (GOI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published new draft regulations for food or health supplements, nutraceuticals, foods for special dietary uses, foods for special medical purpose, functional foods and novel food. The GOI is currently seeking comments from the World Trade Organization (WTO) – Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) member countries. The deadline for the comments is September 23, 2015.
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05 Jan 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, was implemented in 2011, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) undertook to harmonize food safety regulations with Codex Alimentarius. Multiple amendments to food safety, labeling and packaging regulations were published, as were new draft guidelines on labeling of imported products. Revised guidelines for trade in bovine germplasm and draft health certificates for imported bovine semen and embryos were issued.
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02 Jan 2015
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India : Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certification
India requires a variety of export certifications for imported food and agricultural products. Throughout calendar year 2014, the Ministry of Health continued to more fully implement and enforce its Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture published two draft health certificates for imported bovine semen and embryos.
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31 Dec 2013
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India Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 was fully implemented in 2013, and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) undertook to harmonize food safety regulations with Codex Alimentarius. Multiple amendments to food safety, labeling and packaging regulations were published, as were new draft guidelines on labeling of imported products. Revised guidelines for trade in bovine germplasm were issued.
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04 Jan 2013
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India Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Narrative
*Updated on December 31, 2012* All sections updated.* Food Security Bill Introduced- but still waiting for Parliamentary Approval * Full implementation of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 * First amendment to Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011 * Draft Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2011 * Multi-Brand Retail Investment Policy Moves Forward at the State Level* Multiple amendments to Legal Metrology (packaged commodities) rules, 2011 * GOI mandates standard retail package sizes for foods and beverages effective November 1, 2012 * New guidelines on labeling of imported products*
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31 Jan 2012
India
Corrigenda on Food Safety and Standards Regulations2011
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, notified a corrigenda on the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011.
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06 Jan 2012
India
First Amendments to the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011
On December 29, 2011, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) published a draft gazette notification amending the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011. The amendments pertain to (i) labeling of food products, (ii) use of food additives, (iii) prohibition and restriction on sales, and (iv) laboratory and sample analysis. The FSSAI has invited comments from stakeholders by January 12, 2012.
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24 Nov 2010
India
Food and Agricultural Import Regulations and Standards - Certificatio
Export certification requirements for imports of food products in India are summarized in this report. Since the last report (IN9127 of September 24, 2009) the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially become the single regulator for all existing acts and orders related to food safety and standards
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