Nov 11, 2016

FSSAI operationalises new standards for caffeinated beverages

New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Food safety regulator FSSAI has operationalised standards for caffeinated beverages and allowed use of blue tint in plastic container of five litre and above for packaging of mineral water. Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) had sought public comments on the issue way back in 2013. But the same was reviewed and approved in May 2016. 
In a fresh circular, the FSSAI has said the finalised standards for caffeinated beverages and use of blue tint in plastic container of five litre and above for packaging of mineral water have been operationalised from November 4 till the issuance of final notification. 
As per the new standards, water used in preparation of caffeinated beverages should conform to the standards of packaged drinking water. It should contain not less than 145 mg per liter and not more than 300 mg per litre total caffeine from whatever sources. 
A declaration consumer not more than 500 ml per day should be made on the label that represents the per day quantity, the FSSAI said. Vitamins namely thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B12 may be added at one recommended daily allowance level. 
That apart, the FSSAI has allowed use of blue tint in plastic container of five liter and above of poly carbonate and poly ethylene terephthalate (PET) used for packaging mineral water.

FSSAI Invited to Speak at the 3rd Annual '''Food Quality & Safety Congress 2016'

MUMBAI, 
Food safety is one of the serious public health concerns in India as the challenge of feeding a large, geographically dispersed population is immense. Similarly, testing and analytical capacity among India's official food safety monitoring units is inadequate to manage a supply chain system that feeds such a large population.
In recent years, food scandals have plagued India like never before, bringing the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) at the forefront of its regulatory framework and policies governing the food sector.
Launched and conceptualized by Inventicon Business Intelligence Pvt Ltd, the 3rd Annual Food Quality & Safety Congress India, will be conducted on 14th and 15th December at Vivanta by Taj - Dwarka, New Delhi, is the only dedicated conference bringing regulators, F&B manufacturers with analytical services and testing companies together to discuss best practices in aligning food quality and safety systems with FSSAI's changes and instrumentation standards.
Featuring F&B quality and safety industry leaders, this conference will examine strategies in implementing quality and food safety systems. Delegates will learn how to fast-track an analytical set-up, enhance nutrition quality and comply with the latest food regulations to mitigate risk exposure.
The summit has gained the stature of one of the biggest platforms for food professionals to convene, network and discuss the latest trends, policies and regulatory framework. 
In its 3rd year, it has received an overwhelming response and has been attended by over 250+ decision makers and influencers from the industry.
To give the delegates a hands-on experience, this year, a site visit to SCIEX facility has also been included. The objective would be to help delegates understand and see live, the most critical tool/solution that is being used globally in the food testing and analysis workflow. Western countries are all hooked to it and the government is serious about implementing the same in India; this shall be demonstrated in action and how it can benefit regulators/industry executives alike.
Some of the participating companies this year are Unilever, Godfrey Philips, Marico, Yakult Danone, E&Y, Quality Council of India, McDonald's India, Bisleri and Patanjali among various others.
Take away from the summit:
Delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding on the latest cost-effective analytical techniques, best practice strategies for overcoming quality issues, practical solutions to real-life safety challenges and ensure their firm is positioned to comply with latest regulatory guidelines.
The lead partner for this conference is SCIEX - SCIEX is an operating company of Danaher and is a global leader focused on the research, design, manufacture and marketing of state-of-the-art solutions for mass spectrometry products.
Other key partners include - Duke Thomson's, BUCHI, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., ThermoFisher, Minitab|QSutra, ITC Labs, Doctors' Analytical Laboratories and Envirocare Labs Pvt Ltd.
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