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In food category, the dairy based desserts, Allura the food undergoes for further processing would have
Red AC is permitted up to 300 ppm. Why so much to be considered as a country of origin for the purpose
higher allowance for this coloring matter in dairy of labeling.
based desserts while tartrazine is allowed up to 100
ppm only in the same food category?
I wish to open an eatable outlet in Maharashtra,
No, the regulation mentions 100 ppm. However, expecting a maximum turnover of Rs.9 Lacs. Do I
the permissible quantity of any additive is decided need to apply for both states as well as Central Govt.?
depending upon its tolerance limits, toxicity & GMP Food License and also Fire license? Pl, help me. I have
requirements not otherwise. You can further check for already got a Shop n Estd. License for the same.
more details on the following link: https://www.fssai. You will have to apply for the registration certificate
gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Food_ as your annual turnover will be below 12 Lacs and you
Additives_Regulations_08_09_2020-compressed.pdf can apply online on; https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/. As
for the fire license you should consult with the local
department as it is not our area of expertise.
We do import of food products in bulk and then
do the repacking in retail packs. Is it mandatory to
mention the country of origin in the retail packs or is We are wholesale fruit seller and we have cold
it sufficient to have the country of origin at the time chambers which we use for ripening fruit so what
of import in the bulk packs. Kindly clarify? sort of license do we need, FSSAI or Food License?
Yes, the country of origin needs to be mentioned FSSAI is the apex food regulator in India to regulate
on the label of a food product. However, as per FSS and control the activities of food businesses, so FSSAI
(Packaging & Labelling) Regulations, 2011; if the food license and Food License are same. The artificial
undergoes processing in the second country and ripening is a food business activity so you have to
which changes its nature, then the country in which obtain a license/registration from the food authority.