Rectifiable labelling information for imported food consignments

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.... relating to the above subject (copy enclosed), issued based on FSSAI's letter vide F.No.1828/Misc-Matter/FSSAI/Imports-2021 dated 17.06.2022 to rectify certain labelling information, in addition to rectification of labelling deficiencies already provided under FSS regulations and orders issued there under. 2. Vide the Order dated 18.11.2022 issued under F.No.Import/TFM/APEX/2022-FSSAI (copy enclosed), FSSAI has informed that "to facilitate ease of trade while ensuring the safety of food imported into India, that all non compliant labels on imported food consignment may be permitted for rectification at port itself. This rectification has to be carried out at Customs bound warehouse, before visual inspection or re-inspection by th....

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....on No. 10/2022-Customs F. No.401/44/2022-Cus-III Government of India Ministry of Finance Department of Revenue (Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs) Room No. 229A, North Block New Delhi, Dated: 28th June, 2022 To. Pr. Chief/Chief Commissioners (Customs, Cus.(Prev.) or CGST & Customs), Pr. Director/Director General, Pr. Commissioners / Commissioners, of Customs or Customs (Preventive), all under CBIC Subject: FSSAI Imports related directions on rectifiable labeling information for imported food consignments and import of Clove Stem - reg. Madam/Sir, Kind attention is invited to letter No. 1828/Misc. Matters/FSSAI/Imports-2021 dated 17.06.2022 (copy enclosed) regarding rectifiable labeling information for imported food con....

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....of clove stem: Till such time the Standards for "Clove Stem" are notified, it may be considered for testing against safety parameters (Horizontal standards) & volatile oil content on dry basis (half the value of clove, i.e. not less than 8.5 percent by v/w) as per FSSR 2.9.6(1) which is applicable for Cloves whole. 3. In view of above, it is requested that all Authorized officers under your jurisdiction may be sensitized of the clarifications as per Para 2 above 4. The difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this Instruction may please be brought to the notice of the Board. 5. Hindi version follows. Encl: As above (Kevin Boban) Officer on Special Duty (Cus-Ill) F. No. 1828/Misc. Matters/FSSAI/Imports-2021 Food Safe....

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....ethod next to the principal display Panel without altering the original label information in any manner. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority. (Dr. Amit Sharma) Director (Trade and IC) File No. 1828/Misc. Matters/FSSAI/Imports-2021 Safety and Standards Authority of India (A Statutory established under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006) (Quality Assurance Division) FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, NewDelhi-110002 Dated: The 17th June, 2022 ORDER Subject: Import of Clove Stem-reg. The matter regarding standards for Clove Stem was examined considering it significant import. Further, taking into consideration that "Clove Stem" is a potential adulterant in Clove/Clove Powder or masala powder, it has been dec....

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....the Authorised Officer or his by affixing a single non detachable sticker or by any other non-detachable method. 3. The Authorized Officer/his representative shall verify the label compliance during visual inspection and the consignment shall be subject to sampling and testing only if it is compliant on labeling requirements as per the FSS Regulations. 4. This issues with the approval of the Competent Authority. (Dr. Amit Sharma) Director (TIC) FSSAI-HQ File No. Import/TFM/APEX/2022-FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (A Statutory established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006) FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi - 110002 Date: 27 December, 2022 Clarification Subject: Clarification with respect to Rectifi....