FSSAI crackdown serves food for thought as packaged food makers seek clearer rules
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is intensifying its scrutiny of packaged food companies regarding labeling and ingredient claims, prompting industry executives to call for clearer regulations. Executives highlighted the need for updated definitions and guidelines, particularly for evolving ingredients like nori sheets used in sushi, to avoid misleading claims. The FSSAI has reconstituted 21 scientific panels to develop science-based standards for various food categories, which will help address these ambiguities.