FSSAI Extends Compliance Timeline for Meat Sausage Standards
by Mahek Sancheti on 2026-02-12
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has extended the compliance period for new standards related to meat sausages. This direction was issued under Section 16(5) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Health Ministry Amends NDCT Rules to Boost Pharma Growth
by Mahek Sancheti on 2026-02-05
The Health Ministry has amended the NDCT Rules 2019 to shorten drug approval timelines, ease CDSCO regulations, boost pharma R&D, and support Ease of Doing Business.
Budget 2026-27 Boosts Apparel MSMEs and Exports with Liquidity Push: AEPC
by Parul Bohral on 2026-02-02
Union Budget 2026-27 boosts apparel MSMEs with liquidity support, export ease, skilling and textile parks, strengthening India’s global competitiveness.
FSSAI Rolls Out Mandatory Testing Scheme for Packaged Drinking and Mineral Water
by Parul Bohral on 2026-01-22
FSSAI introduces a mandatory testing scheme for packaged drinking and mineral water from January 2026, focusing on safety, hygiene, and quality control.
FSSAI Introduces New Compliance Policy for Food Labelling
by Mahek Sancheti on 2026-01-08
FSSAI announces new food labelling compliance timeline. Amendments effective from July 1 with a 365-day transition. Emergency cases are handled on a case-by-case basis.
FSSAI Mandates Scientific Format for Food Safety Risk Assessments from 2026
by Parul Bohral on 2026-12-31
From January 1, 2026, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) will require all food safety risk assessment requests to follow a single, scientific format.