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FSSAI trains food businesses on labelling rules
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) held a training session for food business operators (FBOs) on regulations governing food labelling and advertising, the regulator said on Friday. The session…
The Story in Brief
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) held a training session for food business operators (FBOs) on regulations governing food labelling and advertising, the regulator said on Friday. The session aimed to clarify compliance requirements under the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.
FSSAI emphasised that accurate labelling is crucial for consumer health and informed choice. The training covered mandatory declarations such as ingredients, nutritional information, allergens, and restrictions on misleading claims. NDTV reports that the initiative is part of FSSAI's ongoing efforts to enhance regulatory compliance among food businesses.
The Indian Opinion
A training session is welcome, but the real test for FSSAI is its enforcement record. Too many packaged foods still carry fine-print ingredients and dubious health claims. Will this training be followed by visible penalties for violators, or will it remain yet another box-ticking exercise? Ask the regulator for the number of prosecutions in the last quarter.
Source: ndtv.com
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