IIA Chapter Chairmen / Members,

Subject : Food Safety & Standard Rules 2011

Dear Sir/s,

The Govt. of India has framed Food Safety & Standards Rules, 2011 which were published on 5th May 2011. [Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II-Sec.3(i)] .These are to be enforced after three months as per Rule 1.1.2 of the said Rules. Thus these will be operative from 5th August 2011. These provide interalia, for the Sampling & Analysis, Seizure etc of foods. It also speaks for Adjudication, Tribunal for cases. This is a major departure from the current rules.

Submitted for information of all concerned.

Thanks & Regards,
Manish Goel
General Secretary