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Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020.

Country/Territory
India
Document type
Regulation
Date
2020 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Authorization/permit Beverages Business/industry/corporations Cereals/grains/rice Coffee/cocoa/tea Condiments/herbs/spices Fish products Food additives Fruits/edible nuts Internal trade International trade Meat Milk/dairy products Mineral water Nutrition Oils/oilseeds/fats Packaging/labelling Processing/handling Sugar Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Indian Ocean, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia
Entry into force notes
They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
Abstract

These regulations prescribe the labelling requirements of pre-packaged foods and display of essential information. Regulation 4 lays down the general requirements in respect of labelling of prepackaged foods including declarations, language, description etc. Regulation 5 requires that every package shall carry the information on the label such as name of food; list of ingredients; nutritional information; declaration regarding veg or non-veg.; declaration regarding food additives; name and complete address of the brand owner/importer; FSSAI logo and license number; quantity, price, date markings and other information as mentioned therein. Regulation 7 requires mandatory declarations to be given in case of certain ingredients and additives mentioned in Schedule II. Regulation 8 provides exemption from certain labelling requirements. Regulation 9 contains requirement for display of information in food service establishments and Regulation 10 provides for labelling of non-retail packaged food. Regulation 11 & 12 mention the labelling of packaged food additives for retail and non-retail sale.

Full text
English
Website
www.fssai.gov.in

References - Legislation

Implements

Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Legislation | India | 2006

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Consumer protection, International trade, Standards, Registration, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Residues, Fraud, Packaging/labelling, Gender

Source: FAO, FAOLEX