FSSAI: Food Labelling and Display – Chapter-12

Last Updated on August 2, 2025 by The Health Master

Food Labelling

Continued from……. FSSAI: Food Labelling and Display – Chapter-11

Cross-Border Compliance: Food Labelling of Imported Foods

In the global marketplace, where goods traverse borders, ensuring standardized and transparent food labelling for imported foods is essential.

The regulations governing the labelling of imported products are not only subject to the general guidelines but are also guided by specific provisions outlined in the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017.

1. Import-Specific Labelling Requirements

Comprehensive Regulations:

The labelling requirements for imported foods are dictated by the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017.

These regulations encompass a set of guidelines tailored to ensure the safety, quality, and information transparency of food products entering the Indian market.

Supplementary to General Regulations:

In addition to adhering to the general labelling requirements mentioned in the standard regulations, imported foods must comply with the specific stipulations outlined in the Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulations, 2017.

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To be continued……. FSSAI: Food Labelling and Display – Chapter-13

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