India, April 16 -- The FSSAI has received requests from various stakeholders to extend the transition period for the registration of foreign food manufacturing facilities to avoid disruption in imports

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an order allowing the import of products from registered and non-registered foreign food manufacturing facilities in certain food categories until August 31. This decision was taken after the FSSAI received representations from industry stakeholders who expressed concerns about disruptions in imports.

The Food Safety and Standards (Import) First Amendment Regulations 2021 make it mandatory for foreign food manufacturing facilities to register with the FSSAI if they produc...