Food Business Operators

Claims, Compliance and Credibility: Changing Face of Food Regulation in India

Summary: India’s food regulations have evolved from focusing mainly on hygiene to closely monitoring advertising and health claims. In recent years, enforcement has shifted toward demanding stronger scientific evidence and India‑specific validation to back up product claims. While this may slow down approvals, it rewards businesses that invest in credible research, giving them a competitive edge over those relying only on marketing.Continue Reading Claims, Compliance and Credibility: Changing Face of Food Regulation in India

Beyond the Basket: Inside India’s Diverse E-Commerce Food Landscape – Part 2

Introduction

In our previous blog post, we provided insights into the regulatory framework governing E-Commerce Food Business Operators (“E-FBOs”)[1] that operate under the purview of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (“FSSAI”). The FSSAI, along with its state counterparts, is primarily empowered under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (“FSS Act”) and its accompanying rules, regulations, and guidelines to regulate the food industry and establish standards that ensure the safety and quality of food products. We also delved into the recent amendment to the FSS Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses Amendment Regulations, 2021 (“2021 Amendment Regulations”)[2], which were primarily introduced to regulate E-FBOs. We also analysed it in line with the key challenges and obstacles that E-FBOs might encounter, on their road to ensuring full compliance with the regulations.Continue Reading Beyond the Basket: Inside India’s Diverse E-Commerce Food Landscape – Part 2