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FSSAI and Nutrition

FSSAI and Nutrition The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has capped the number of trans fatty acids (TFA) in oils and fats to 3% for 2021 and 2% by 2022 from the current permissible limit of 5% through an amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulations. The FSSAI notified the amendment on December 29, more than a year after it issued a draft on the subject for consultation with stakeholders. The revised regulation applies to edible refined oils, vanaspati (partially hydrogenated oils), margarine, bakery shortenings and other mediums of cooking such…

04 January, 2021 FSSAI

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FSSAI for Nutritional and Safe Food

FSSAI for Nutritional and Safe Food Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has developed science-based standards for various categories of food products to ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food in the country. FSSAI has introduced +F Logo for fortified foods. To promote awareness among consumers on Nutrition, mandatory labelling requirements for pre-packaged foods are prescribed. FSSAI has also undertaken the ‘Safe and Nutritious Food (SNF)’ initiative to promote awareness of the consumption of safe and nutritious food.

08 June, 2020 FSSAI