FSSAI
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India — import permissions and labelling rules for food products and ingredients.
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How Does FSSAI Enforcement Work at the Port?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) port enforcement is a mechanism by which FSSAI exercises its statutory power to control the quality and safety of food products…
2026-05-25
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What Are FSSAI's Labelling Requirements for Imported Food Products?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) labelling requirements for food products are primarily set out in the Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, which…
2026-05-25
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What is the FSSAI No Objection Certificate and How Is It Obtained?
The The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) No Objection Certificate is an administrative clearance issued by FSSAI to permit the import of a food product that either…
2026-05-25
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What Are the Penalties for Importing Food Products Without FSSAI Clearance?
Chapter IX of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act) provides the penalty framework for violations related to food imports. The provisions are specific, graduated by the nature…
2026-05-25
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What is FSSAI and What Does It Regulate?
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. The FSS Act consolidated a fragmented collection of food laws that…
2026-05-25
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Which Imported Products Require FSSAI Import Clearance?
Section 3(1)(j) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 defines ‘food’ in a broad manner as any article used as food or drink for human consumption, any article that…
2026-05-25
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