## Policy Analysis Report: Amendment to Food Safety and Standards Authority of India Notification
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes an amendment to a notification by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) regarding the recognition of Food Analyst Laboratories. The amendment, published on December 8, 2021, adds 21 new food analyst laboratories and their designated analysts to the list of recognized entities and removes 5. This modification aims to expand the network of accredited laboratories for food safety testing and analysis, likely to increase testing capacity and geographical coverage and removing laboratories who are not anymore recognised.
**2. Introduction:**
This report provides an informative overview of the amendment to the FSSAI notification concerning recognized Food Analyst Laboratories, as published in the Gazette of India on December 8, 2021. The analysis is based solely on the provided policy text.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This document is an amendment to the principal notification published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, vide notification number F. No. 12015052021QA dated 2nd July 2021.
* The core objective, as inferred from the text, is to update and maintain a current list of recognized Food Analyst Laboratories authorized to conduct food safety testing and analysis under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This specific amendment likely addresses the need to expand the capacity and geographical distribution of recognized Food Analyst Laboratories. The addition of new laboratories suggests an effort to accommodate increased demand for food testing services, ensure broader coverage across different regions, and potentially improve the efficiency of food safety monitoring. The removal of laboratories may be caused by failed reaccreditation processes, or other regulatory issues.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This amendment focuses specifically on changes to the list of recognized Food Analyst Laboratories.
* **Specific Part of Original Policy Changed:** The amendment modifies the "table" within the original notification (F. No. 12015052021QA dated 2nd July 2021) that lists recognized Food Analyst Laboratories and their corresponding analysts.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The amendment adds 21 new entries to the table, each specifying the name of a Food Analyst, the name of the laboratory they are associated with, and the laboratory's location. Also, the respective entries of the row shall be omitted for serial number 15, 62, 71, 80 and 101 of the existing table of recognized food analyst laboratories.
* **Difference/Effect of Change:** This change expands the number of recognized laboratories available for food safety testing. This directly impacts food businesses by providing more options for mandatory testing and potentially reducing turnaround times. The omission of laboratories may mean that there is a reduction in accredited labs for certain regions of the country.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary target audience and stakeholders include:
* Food businesses and manufacturers who are required to have their products tested by recognized laboratories.
* The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) itself, as the regulatory body responsible for ensuring food safety.
* The listed Food Analyst Laboratories, both those newly added and those already recognized.
* Consumers, who indirectly benefit from increased food safety monitoring and assurance.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the responsible agency, as indicated by the notification and the Chief Executive Officer's signature.
* **Timelines or Procedures:** The text does not specify any timelines or procedures for implementation *beyond* the immediate effect of the notification upon publication in the Gazette of India. Food businesses can likely begin utilizing the newly listed laboratories immediately.
* **(Amendment Specific):** The implementation is relatively straightforward; food businesses can now utilize the newly listed laboratories for testing purposes. FSSAI will update its records and potentially its website to reflect these changes.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes include:
* Increased capacity for food safety testing across the country.
* Potentially reduced turnaround times for test results due to the availability of more labs.
* Wider geographical coverage of food testing services, particularly in the regions where the new labs are located.
* Improved monitoring of food safety standards and greater consumer confidence.
**9. Conclusion:**
The amendment to the FSSAI notification represents a positive step towards strengthening food safety infrastructure in India. By expanding the network of recognized Food Analyst Laboratories and removing laboratories no longer recognised, the FSSAI aims to improve testing capacity, geographical reach, and ultimately, the safety and quality of food products available to consumers. This amendment provides food businesses with a broader selection of accredited testing facilities to meet regulatory requirements.
Key Entities Referenced
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India: The regulatory body issuing the notification.
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: The primary legislation authorizing the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India's actions.
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4: The official publication in which the notification and its amendments are published.
Mr. Vinay Prakash: A Food Analyst.
Ms. AES Laboratories P Limited, Noida: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Mr. Gangadharan Palani: A Food Analyst.
Ms. ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited, Chennai: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Mr. Satish Chandra Kushwaha: A Food Analyst.
Centre for Food Research and Analysis, NIFTEM, Sonipat: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Sonipat, Haryana.
Ms. Archana Gautam: A Food Analyst.
Mr. Surendra Babu Peram: A Food Analyst.
Ms. First Source Laboratory Solutions LLP, Hyderabad: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Mr. Baddela Manohar: A Food Analyst.
Mr. Raj Gupta: A Food Analyst.
Ms. Vimta Labs Limited, Noida: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. S. Sadhashiv Shivajirao Nimbalkar: A Food Analyst.
Ms. Maarc Labs Private Limited, Pune: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Pune, Maharashtra.
Mr. Lalit Kumar Thakur: A Food Analyst.
Ms. National Commodities Management Services Limited, Visakhapatnam: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Mr. Venkata Vidyasagar Pasupuleti: A Food Analyst.
Ms. National Commodities Management Services Limited, Navi Mumbai: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Mr. Manish Kumar Singhal: A Food Analyst.
Ms. Choksi Laboratories Limited , Indore: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Ms. Priyanka Jain: A Food Analyst.
Ms. Krishna Digital Material Testing Laboratory, Bhopal: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Mr. Amballa Varaprasada Babu: A Food Analyst.
Ms. Eureka Analytical Services Private Limited, Bangaluru: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Bangaluru, Karnataka.
Mr. Jagadish GK: A Food Analyst.
Mr. Balakrishnan: A Food Analyst.
Ms. Nawal Analytical Laboratory, Hosur: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Hosur, Tamil Nadu.
Ms. G Sonia Kumari: A Food Analyst.
Ms. Bureau Veritas India Testing Services Private Limited, Chennai: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Ms. Sarita Mangesh Sawant: A Food Analyst.
Ms. ProComm Laboratory, NHBC Private Limited, Navi Mumbai: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Mr. Shaik Noor Mohammad: A Food Analyst.
Ms. ALS Testing Services India Private Limited, Bangaluru: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Bangaluru, Karnataka.
Mr. Saravanan B: A Food Analyst.
Mr. Yogeshwar Balasaheb Bhagat: A Food Analyst.
Ms. Nutralytica Research Private Limited, Nashik: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Nashik, Maharashtra.
Mr. Anoop Chandra IR: A Food Analyst.
Ms. SGS India Private Limited, Chennai: Name of the Food Analyst Laboratory located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Arun Singhal: Chief Executive Officer of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
New Delhi: Location of notification and Government of India Press. State: Delhi
Chennai: City in Tamil Nadu
Noida: City in Uttar Pradesh
Sonipat: City in Haryana
Hyderabad: City in Telangana
Pune: City in Maharashtra
Visakhapatnam: City in Andhra Pradesh
Navi Mumbai: City in Maharashtra
Indore: City in Madhya Pradesh
Bhopal: City in Madhya Pradesh
Bangaluru: City in Karnataka
Hosur: City in Tamil Nadu
Nashik: City in Maharashtra
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भारतीय खाद्य सरु क्षा और मानक प्राजधकरण
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल्ली, 30 नवम्बर, 2021
फा. स.ं 12015/05/2021-क् यएू .—खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक अजधजनयम, 2006 (2006 का संखय ांक 34) की धारा 10 की
उप-धारा 5 के साथ पठित धारा 45 के अंतगगत प्रित् त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए भारतीय खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक प्राजधकरण एति-्
द्वारा भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग-III, खंड 4, में दिनांक 02 िुलाई, 2021 को प्रकाजित अजधसूचना संखय ा फाइल सं.
12015/05/2021-क् यूए में जनम् नजलजखत संिोधन करता है, अथागत्, -
सारणी म,ें
1. क्र.सं. 124 के बाि जनम्नजलजखत प्रजवजियां संबंजधत कॉलम में डाली िाएंगी, अथागत्:-
क्र.स.ं खाद्य जवश्लेषक और प्रयोगिाला का नाम
125 श्री जवनय प्रकाि
मेससग ऐइएस लैबोरेरीि (पी) जलजमटेड, नॉएडा
126 श्री गंगाधरन पलानी
मेससग ऐबीसी टेक्नो लैब्स इंजडया प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, चेन्नई
127 श्री सतीि चन्द्र कुिवाहा
सेंटर फॉर फ़ूड ठरसचग एंड एनाजलजसस, एन आई ऍफ़ टी इ एम्, सोनीपत
7111 GI/2021 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
128 सुश्री अचगना गौतम
सेंटर फॉर फ़ूड ठरसचग एंड एनाजलजसस, एन आई ऍफ़ टी इ एम्, सोनीपत
129 श्री सुरेन्द्र बाबु परम
मेससग फस्ट्टग सोसग लेबोरेटरी सलूिनस एल एल पी, हिै राबाि
130 श्री बद्देला मनोहर
मेससग फस्ट्टग सोसग लेबोरेटरी सलूिनस एल एल पी, हिै राबाि
131 श्री राि गुप्ता
मेसस गजवमटा लैब्स जलजमटेड, नॉएडा
132 डॉ. एस. सिाजिव जिवािीराव जनम्बालकर
मेससग माकग लैब्स प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, पुणे
133 श्री लजलत कुमार िाकुर
मेससग नेिनल कमोजडटीि मैनेिमेंट सर्वगसेि जलजमटेड, जविाखापट्नम
134 श्री वेंकट जवद्यासागर पसुपुलेती
मेससग नेिनल कमोजडटीि मैनेिमेंट सर्वगसेि जलजमटेड, नवी मुम्बई
135 श्री मनीष कुमार ससंघल
मेससग चोकसी लैबोरेरीि जलजमटेड, इंिौर
136 सुश्री जप्रयंका िैन
मेससग कृष्णा जडजिटल मटेठरयल टेसस्ट्टंग लेबोरेटरी, भोपाल
137 श्री अम्बल्ला वराप्रसाि बाबु
मेससग यूरेका एनाजलठटकल सर्वगसेि प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, बंगलुरु
138 श्री िगिीि िीके
मेससग यूरेका एनाजलठटकल सर्वगसेि प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, बंगलुरु
139 श्री बालाकृष्णन
मेससग नवल एनाजलठटकल लेबोरेटरी, होसुर
140 सुश्री िी सोजनया कुमारी
मेससग ब्यूरो वेठरटास इंजडया टेसस्ट्टंग सर्वगसेि प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, चेन्नई
141 सुश्री सठरता मंगेि सावंत
मेससग प्रोकोम लेबोरेटरी, एन एच बी सी प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, नवी मुंबई
142 श्री िैख़ नूर मोहम्मि
मेससग ऐएलएस टेसस्ट्टंग सर्वगसेि इंजडया प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, बंगलुरु
143 श्री सरवनन बी
मेससग ऐएलएस टेसस्ट्टंग सर्वगसेि इंजडया प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, बंगलुरु
144 श्री योगेश्वर बालासाहबे भगत
मेससग न्द्युराजलठटका ठरसचग प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, नाजिक
145 श्री अनूप चन्द्र आईआर
मेससग एसिीएस इंजडया प्राइवेट जलजमटेड, चेन्नई
2. क्र.सं. 15, 62, 71, 80 और 101 से संबंजधत पंजि मे प्रजवजियां जवलोजपत मानी िाऐगी।
अरुण ससंघल, मुखय कायगकारी अजधकारी
[जवज्ञापन-III/4/असा./495/2021-22]
ठटप्प णी: मूल अजधसूचना भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण, भाग III, खंड 4 में फाइल सं. 12015/05/2021-क् यूए, दिनांक 02 िुलाई,
2021 द्वारा प्रकाजित हुई थी I[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 30th November, 2021
F. No. 12015/05/2021-QA.—In exercise of the powers conferred under sub section 5 of section 10 read with
section 45 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006), the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
hereby makes the following amendments in the notification number F. No. 12015/05/2021-QA published in the
Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part III, Section 4, dated 2nd July, 2021, namely: -
In the table,
1. After serial no. 124, the following entries shall be inserted in respective columns namely: -
S. No. Names of the Food Analyst & Laboratory
125 Mr. Vinay Prakash
M/s. AES Laboratories (P) Limited, Noida
126 Mr. Gangadharan Palani
M/s. ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited, Chennai
127 Mr. Satish Chandra Kushwaha
Centre for Food Research and Analysis, NIFTEM, Sonipat
128 Ms. Archana Gautam
Centre for Food Research and Analysis, NIFTEM, Sonipat
129 Mr. Surendra Babu Peram
M/s. First Source Laboratory Solutions LLP, Hyderabad
130 Mr. Baddela Manohar
M/s. First Source Laboratory Solutions LLP, Hyderabad
131 Mr. Raj Gupta
M/s. Vimta Labs Limited, Noida
132 Dr. S. Sadhashiv Shivajirao Nimbalkar
M/s. Maarc Labs Private Limited, Pune
133 Mr. Lalit Kumar Thakur
M/s. National Commodities Management Services Limited, Visakhapatnam
134 Mr. Venkata Vidyasagar Pasupuleti
M/s. National Commodities Management Services Limited, Navi Mumbai
135 Mr. Manish Kumar Singhal
M/s. Choksi Laboratories Limited , Indore
136 Ms. Priyanka Jain
M/s. Krishna Digital Material Testing Laboratory, Bhopal
137 Mr. Amballa Varaprasada Babu
M/s. Eureka Analytical Services Private Limited, Bangaluru
138 Mr. Jagadish GK
M/s. Eureka Analytical Services Private Limited, Bangaluru
139 Mr. Balakrishnan
M/s. Nawal Analytical Laboratory, Hosur
140 Ms. G Sonia Kumari
M/s. Bureau Veritas India Testing Services Private Limited, Chennai
141 Ms. Sarita Mangesh Sawant
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142 Mr. Shaik Noor Mohammad
M/s. ALS Testing Services India Private Limited, Bangaluru
143 Mr. Saravanan B
M/s. ALS Testing Services India Private Limited, Bangaluru
144 Mr. Yogeshwar Balasaheb Bhagat
M/s. Nutralytica Research Private Limited, Nashik
145 Mr. Anoop Chandra IR
M/s. SGS India Private Limited, Chennai
2. At serial number 15, 62, 71, 80 and 101, the respective entries of the row shall be omitted.
ARUN SINGHAL, Chief Executive Officer
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./495/2021-22]
Note: The principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part III, Section 4, vide
notification number F. No. 12015/05/2021-QA dated 2nd July 2021.
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