Recent Current Affairs related to FSSAI

National Nutrition Week

Day - September 1 to 7

Observed by - Ministry of Women and Child Development

Observed since - 1982

The Forum of Indian Food Importers (FIFI) has signed an MoU with the Eastern India Culinary Association (EICA) to collaborate on culinary activities and industry outreach.

The partnership aims to promote global food and beverage products, with a specific focus on the eastern and north-eastern regions of India.

Union Minister of State Dr Jitin Prasada has co-chaired the 7th India-Morocco Joint Commission meeting during a visit to Morocco. He also participated in the Morocco-India Joint Business Forum to enhance commercial engagement between the two nations.

It was highlighted that the bilateral trade between the countries exceeded $4 billion in 2025, with a target to double it in the next 5 years. A Joint Working Group (JWG) will be established to explore the feasibility of a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA).

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) signed an MoU with the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) of Morocco to bolster cooperation in food safety. Both countries also signed a Cultural Exchange Programme for 2026-2030. It is to be noted that the 8th session of the JCM will be held in New Delhi in 2027.

The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India (QCI), has launched the first Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories in India under the Integrated Assessment Programme.

The scheme was launched during the ‘Gunvatta Samanvaya – A Multilateral MoU Exchange Ceremony’ held in New Delhi. Developed by NABL, it establishes a framework for mobile food testing laboratories to deliver reliable, quality-assured, and internationally benchmarked testing services closer to communities.

The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, storage, distribution, and sale of artificially coloured appalams, vadams, and fryums in the state.

Separately, the Maharashtra government has enforced a one-year ban on the manufacturing, processing, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of analogue (non-dairy or synthetic) paneer.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a prohibition order against Dabur India Ltd for marketing food products with misleading claims such as "100% Pure" and "100% Natural".

These claims were found to be in violation of the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulations, 2018.

The 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) was held in Geneva, Switzerland. During the session, 7 codex standards and guidelines developed under the chairmanship and co-chairmanship of India were adopted.

The commission also approved a proposal by the Government of India (GoI) to initiate new work for developing a codex standard for cashew kernels under the Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables (CCPFV).

The Rajasthan government, through the Food Safety and Drug Controller Commissionerate, has banned the sale, storage, marketing, and display of 8 major energy drink brands in the state.

The ban was imposed due to the high levels of caffeine and sugar in these products, as well as misleading marketing claims that pose health risks to consumers.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and the Ministry of Ayush have prohibited the use of leaves and leaf extracts of the Withania somnifera plant in food products and supplements.

It is to be noted that the roots and their extracts remain permitted and are considered safe for consumption.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has introduced a new standardized “Vegan” logo. The use of this logo will be mandatory for all approved vegan food products in India from July 2027.

The Nagaland government has imposed a 1-year statewide ban on the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution, and sale of all food products containing tobacco or nicotine.