E-COMMERCE SITES TOLD TO CLASSIFY FOOD ITEMS CORRECTLY
Why in the news?
FSSAI directed e-commerce food businesses to accurately categorise products, highlighting misclassification issues for health and energy drinks.
About the FSSAI Directive to E-commerce Food Businesses:
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a directive to e-commerce food businesses.
- It emphasised the importance of correct categorization of food products on their platforms.
- Instances were noted where licensed “proprietary foods” were inaccurately classified, particularly dairy-based, cereal-based, and malt-based beverage mixes.
- E-commerce Food Business Operators (FBOs) were advised to adhere strictly to regulatory guidelines.
source:slideserve
About The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) :
● Autonomous statutory body under the FSS Act, 2006. ● Administered by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India. ● HQ: Delhi. ● Established in 2008, operational since 2011. ● Shifted to single-line control, emphasising self-compliance. ● Key processes include setting standards, licensing, inspections, testing, training, and citizen outreach. FSSAI Initiatives in Brief: ● Eat Right India Movement: ○ Government initiative ensuring safe, healthy, and sustainable food aligned with national health policies. ● Eat Right Station Certification: ○ Certification for railway stations providing safe and wholesome food to passengers, according to FSSAI standards. |