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Authorization of NABL
accredited food testing laboratories for analysis of food sample taken under
FSS Regulation, 2011
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In order to facilitate
smooth functioning of regulatory activities and, as an interim arrangement,
FSSAI has nominated certain NABL laboratories on ad hoc basis for a period of
3 months or till further order whichever is earlier for undertaking food
testing required under the FSS regulation 2011. Also, imported/regulatory
samples (such as FBO sample) can be tested as and when requirement in the
nominated laboratories. The authorization of the laboratory for the above
purpose will automatically stand cancelled in the event of discontinuation of
NABL accreditation of laboratory.
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1/PLR/FSSAI/2011
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12th Sep., 2011
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Advisory/
Clarification
regarding approval of food products
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A number of applications
along with license fees have been received from importers and other food
business operators who intend to apply for licensing for specific product for
which product is not approved. In such cases, it has been decided that the
applications received till date shall be send by Designated Officer to the
Product Approval division only if demand draft has been deposited in account
of FSSAI & in future, no such applications along with license fees shall
be accepted by Designated Officers unless the application is found suitable
to grant a license under FSSA, 2006. All applicants of products which are not
approved may be requested to submit applications to the Director, Product
Approval.
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6th Jan., 2012
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Filling up of
application form B for service category
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For service category
like retailer, wholesaler, imports, exports, restaurants, hotels, marketers,
storage and transporter, catering services the FBO will furnish in broad
category details instead of writing each product in Form B.
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Decided in DO/ AO
Meeting
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21st Feb., 2012
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Ban on import of dairy
products from China
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Ban on import of milk
and milk products including chocolates and chocolate products and candies/
confectionary / food preparations with milk and milk solids as an ingredient
from China may be extended for a period of six months from 24th June 2009
unless there are clear reports available about a significant improvement in
the situation.
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4/FSSAI/2009
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September 2008
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Advisory of the Food
Safety and Standards Authority of India on the steps to be taken in the
context of contamination of milk in China
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Food Safety and Standards
Authority will get in touch with the China Food Safety Authority and explore
the possibility of their certifying safety of dairy products being imported
from China, with particular reference to melamine contamination.
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1/FSSAI/2008
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December 2008
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IMPORTS DIVISION
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Guidelines related to
Imported Food Clearance Process by FSSAI’s Authorized Officers
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The work of Authorized
Officers at four ports, namely Chennai Sea Port, Haldia Sea Port, Kolkata Sea
Port and Mumbai Sea Port, is carrying on smoothly. Only in case of JNPT,
Nhava Sheva representations have been received with regard to some delays in
the first week of the operations which is creating difficulties for some
importers keeping in view the ensuing festive season and large number of
consignments that are expected to be received at JNPT & Mumbai. The
matter has been reviewed in FSSAI and it has been decided that certain
guidelines will be complied by the concerned FSSAIs Authorized Officers till
further orders in this regard.
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1/2008/Import
Safety/FSSAI
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28th Sep., 2010
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Re-testing of sample of
Imported Food Articles
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The matter has been reviewed
by this Authority and it has been decided that the Authorised Officer
henceforth will draw two samples of imported food articles, of which
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1/2008/Import
Safety/FSSAI
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3rd Nov, 2010
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one sample will be sent
for testing to a laboratory authorized for this purpose.
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Monitoring of Food
Import from Japan for radioactive contamination
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As a precautionary
measure it has been decided to test samples of food articles, particularly
fresh product exported from Japan after 11 March, 2011, such as seafood,
fruits, vegetables and meat for radioactive contamination.
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1/2008/Import
Safety/FSSAI
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15th March, 2011
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Instruction regarding
sending samples of imported food articles to Central Food Laboratories (CFLs)
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All the Central Food
Laboratories (CFLs) will work as Appellate Laboratory for the purpose of
re-testing of samples of imported food articles. Therefore, it may be ensured
that only in appeal cases, samples of imported food articles may be sent to
CFLs and no samples of imported food articles should be sent in the first
instance directly to CFLs.
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1/2008/Import
Safety/FSSAI
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18th May, 2011
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Ad-hoc Guidelines for
Alcoholic Beverages related to Imported Food Clearance Process by FSSAI’s
Authorized Officers
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The exemption provided
in PFA, 1954 will not be applicable in case of wines labelled as
Non-alcoholic/de-alcoholised wine and declaration of best before date for
consumption shall be applicable in such circumstances. Clearance of Imported
alcoholic beverages may be considered as per usual procedure subject to the
condition that minor labelling defects viz. Name and address of importer,
Veg./Non-Veg. Symbols and Best before/Expiry date, may be rectified in the
custom’s warehouse under supervision of customs department and the custom
department shall ensure the labelling requirements prior to release of such
consignments.
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1/2008/Import
Safety/FSSAI
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20th May, 2011
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Monitoring of fresh
Fruit and Vegetable Import from Europe for E. Coli bacterial contamination
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As a precautionary
measure it has been decided to test samples of all fresh Fruits and
Vegetables consignments imported from Europe for E. Coli bacterial
contamination.
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1/2008/Import
Safety/FSSAI
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3rd June, 2011
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Ad-hoc guidelines
related Food Import Clearance Process by FSSAI's Authorized Officers
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Food Safety and Standard
Authority of India (FSSAI) after due consideration of various operational
issues raised by the stakeholders and to facilitate genuine
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1/2008/Import
Safety/FSSAI-Vol. II
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12th Oct., 2011
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trade while ensuring the
mandate of safe food imports into India has issued certain
guidelines/clarifications with immediate effect till further orders in the
matter.
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Ad-hoc instructions
related to Imported Food Clearance Process by FSSAI’s Authorized Officers
regarding Date of Manufacture and Batch Number
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Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been receiving many representations
from food importers in India regarding minor labelling defects in the
imported food articles. After due consideration on operational issues and
inconvenience suffered by the food importers in India, the Competent Authority
has taken decisions on the following minor labelling defects observed by the
Authorized Officers, FSSAI at ports
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1-17/FSSAI/T/2010
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15th Dec., 2011
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Ad-hoc instructions
related to re-sampling and re-testing of food grains including Pulses’ consignments
by Authorized Officers, FSSAI
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It has been decided that
an opportunity can be granted subject to the condition that cleaning/sorting
of the food grains will be done by the importer strictly under the
supervision of the Customs in customs bonded area. NOC will be given by the
Authorized Officer, FSSAI, if the sample of the improved product is found to
be conforming to the standards.
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1-17/FSSAI/T/2010
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20th Jan., 2012
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Instructions regarding
contesting cases related to food import clearance process by FSSAI's
Authorized Officers
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To effectively provide
guidance to the Authorized Officer in resolving such matters, it has been
decided that Authorized Officers may choose a panel of three Central
Government Standing Counsels for their respective regions who are appearing
in Central Government matters before the High Court and give all relevant
documents like copy of petitions etc. to any one of them.
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1-17/FSSAI/T/2010
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17th Feb., 2012
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The period for keeping
the duplicate sample at port
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In case NOC has been
issued for the consignment, duplicate sample shall be kept for 15 days or up
to expiry date whichever is earlier. In case of non conforming samples,
duplicate sample shall be kept till the request for retesting is made by the
importer or expiry date of the product whichever is earlier.
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Decided in DO/ AO
Meeting
1(47)2011/Central DO/
FSSAI
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15th March, 2012
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Issue of Date of
manufacture & Lot number on imported product label
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In case date of
manufacture and lot number are either given as same format or are not given
or given in some other format on the label of imported food items in bulk/
wholesale packages, AO may satisfy himself with the documents provided along
with the bill of entry and if required may seek clarification from the
manufacturer/ exporter in the country of origin. After verifying the
documents one time clearance may be given to such consignments along with the
direction to importer to comply with FSS Regulations in all future
consignments.
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Decided in DO/ AO
Meeting
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15th March, 2012
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Guidelines related to
Food Import Clearance Process by FSSAI’s Authorized Officers
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Food Safety and Standard
Authority of India (FSSAI) after due consideration of various operational
issues raised by the stakeholders and to facilitate genuine trade while
ensuring the mandate of safe food imports into India has issued certain
guidelines/clarifications with immediate effect till further orders in the
matter.
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1-17/FSSAI/T/2010 (Part
J)
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23rd March, 2012
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Guidelines regarding
Clearance of Food Consignments imported in India for Research &
Development purposes
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The matter has been
examined in the Authority and it has been decided by the Competent Authority
that whenever such type of consignment is referred to FSSAI by the Customs,
the quantity and end use of the product may be checked by the Authorized
Officer, FSSAI to satisfy themselves that this is not for commercial sale.
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1-17/FSSAI/T/2010 (Part
B)
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30th March, 2012
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The procedure adopted by FSSAI for approval of proprietary
products/ ingredient already being manufactured under licenses of erstwhile
Acts/ Orders (PFA, FPO, MMPO, MFPO etc.) or imported
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In such cases the Product Approval Division on receipt of completed
application will give NOC for issuing a provisional FSS license for a period
of one year or till the risk assessment process is completed whichever is
earlier.
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No. P. 15025/24/2012-PA/FSSAI
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22nd March, 2012
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Continuation to the advisories of Product Approval
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Provisional NOC will be issued for 1 year in case of
existing license holders/ importers for proprietary food products/
ingredients and also for new products/ ingredients which have had a proven
record for safety for human consumption in other countries. Products/
Ingredients which are absolutely new and have never been issued in any
country and their safety assessment has not been carried out shall not be
issued a provisional NOC. Their applications will be forwarded to the
Scientific Panel/ Scientific Committee.
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P.15025/219/11-PA/FSSAI
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23rd April, 2012
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The procedure adopted by FSSAI for approval of proprietary
products/ ingredient already being manufactured under licenses of erstwhile
Acts/ Orders (PFA, FPO, MMPO, MFPO etc.) or imported
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In such cases the Product Approval Division on receipt of
completed application will give NOC for issuing a provisional FSS license for
a period of one year or till the risk assessment process is completed
whichever is earlier.
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No. P. 15025/24/2012-PA/FSSAI
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22nd March, 2012
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