FSSAI classifies bottled mineral water as high-risk foods
India
Dec 02, 2024
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order to reclassify packaged drinking and mineral water into the “high risk” food category, requiring annual third-party food safety audits. The move comes into effect immediately following a November 29, 2024 order, and central licensees in this category must now undergo annual inspections aimed at mitigating potential health risks associated with the production of packaged water.
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