Ramyashree D

Ramyashree D
FSSAI

FSSAI advisory: Extension of permission to use old non-retail pre-printed packaging materials by Tea Manufacturing FBOs/Estates

On 13th April 2023, FSSAI issued an order regarding an extension of permission of 6 months, for the second time, to the Tea Manufacturing FBOs/Estates to use the non-retail bulk tea packages. The Tea estates/ Tea Manufacturing FBOs who have been granted approval letters by this office for the utilization of non-retail pre-printed packaging material for

Spices Board: Mandatory Sampling and testing of export consignments of Spices and Spice products

On 23rd March 2023, Spices Board issued a circular regarding the mandatory sampling and testing of export consignments of Spices and Spice products. Based on the representation received from the exporters, the Board has fixed the MRL (Maximum Residue Limit) of Ethylene oxide in Spice mix products (Curry masalas, Curry gravy, RTE products, Pickles, Sauces,