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Delhi High Court held that the mere fact that the petitioner’s business is located in Delhi, or that FSSAI is situated in Delhi, would not confer territorial jurisdiction upon this Court when the impugned action has been initiated by the Maharashtra authorities and no substantial part of the cause of action has arisen within Delhi.
“On the one hand, the nation prepares ‘Gen Z’, ‘Gen Alpha’ and ‘Gen Beta’ to lead India in 2047 and beyond, on the other hand, the foundational institutions meant to nurture them, particularly the Government Schools in Rural and Village areas continue to suffer from systemic deficiencies.”
Food safety laws protect consumers from unsafe, adulterated, and misleadingly marketed food products. As concerns over food quality and labelling grow, understanding the legal framework becomes increasingly important. This article explains what Indian food laws require and the rights available to consumers.
The Court observed that a standard labelling format could reduce confusion and make it easier for consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
The amendment redefines petty food businesses, streamline registration and licensing norms, introduce indefinite validity of licenses subject to compliance, and establish a risk-based system of inspections and audits, including third-party audits when directed by authorities.
“This is particularly in light of the deleterious effect and adverse health in the event of consumption of water-based, fruit-based, non-carbonated and ready-to-drink beverages by those who are in medical need of an ORS (Oral Rehydration Salts) formulation.”
FSSAI prohibited the use of the term “ORS” in food product branding, labelling, and naming, citing consumer deception and violations of food safety regulations.
India’s food ecosystem gears up for a digital upgrade as FSSAI introduces Food Safety Connect app and QR codes, enabling smarter consumer choices, seamless traceability, and trust for consumers and food businesses across India in 2025.
FSSAI has notified new standards for ready-to-drink beverages and other alcoholic products.
If the food/sample is tested in a laboratory which does not fall within the definition of Section 3(p) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and is not recognized by the Food Authority, the analysis made in such laboratory cannot be relied upon.
There is also prima facie merit in the Sapphire Foods contention that Magnesium Silicate Synthetic far being a prohibited agent is a permitted filtration agent.
“The magnitude of the problem is humongous, which has been compounded by the abject failure of the concerned authorities and the respondents to take timely action, despite repeated directions of this Court.”
The Delhi High Court held that Pan masala, gutka or any other form of chewing tobacco is meant for human consumption will fall under the ambit of Section 3(1)(j) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
On 4-3-2023, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (‘FSSAI’) directed the States and Union Territories to deploy Food Safety on
On 11-10-2022, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has published the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified Food Safety and Standards (Approval for Non-Specified Food and Food
On 09-09-2022, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India notified Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) First Amendment Regulations, 2022
On September 10, 2021, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has notified the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display)
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India notified the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, 2021 vide its notification dated
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