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## Report on Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Corrigenda **1. Executive Summary:** This report analyzes a corrigenda issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on January 19, 2022. The corrigenda addresses inaccuracies within the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2021, specifically regarding the compliance timelines for Food Business Operators (FBOs) and the terminology used for fatty acid profiling of ghee. The key change clarifies that compliance with *all* provisions except fatty acid composition of ghee is required by July 1, 2022. Mandatory compliance with the specified fatty acid composition of ghee is required two years after the publication of the original regulations. **2. Introduction:** The purpose of this report is to provide a clear understanding of the corrigenda issued by the FSSAI on January 19, 2022, pertaining to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2021. This analysis is based solely on the provided text of the corrigenda notice. **3. Policy Overview:** * This document is a *corrigenda*, which serves to correct errors in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2021. * Core Objective(s) as inferred from the text: To ensure accurate and unambiguous communication of compliance requirements within the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2021, particularly regarding the implementation timeline and the specific requirement for fatty acid composition of ghee. **4. Background and Rationale:** This document is an amendment. The corrigenda likely addresses confusion or misinterpretation arising from the original wording in the Sixth Amendment Regulations. The specific amendments suggest that there was ambiguity regarding the compliance deadline for all regulations versus the deadline for the fatty acid composition of ghee, and that incorrect terminology was used regarding the fatty acid profile. The corrigenda aims to eliminate these ambiguities and ensure clear understanding for FBOs. **5. Key Provisions / Changes:** The corrigenda introduces two key changes: * **Change 1:** * **Original Policy Section Affected:** Page 7, lines 22, 23, and 24 of the Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2021. * **New Rule/Provision:** "Food Business Operator shall comply with all the provisions of these regulations, except fatty acid composition of ghee, by 1st July, 2022. Mandatory compliance with the specified fatty acid composition of ghee shall commence after two years of publication of these regulations in the Official Gazette." * **Difference/Effect of Change:** The original text implied that compliance with *all* provisions was delayed until two years after publication. The revised text clarifies that *only* the fatty acid composition of ghee has the delayed compliance date. All other provisions must be met by July 1, 2022. * **Change 2:** * **Original Policy Section Affected:** Page 9, line 9 of the Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2021. * **New Rule/Provision:** "Fatty acid Composition" replaces "Fatty acid profile". * **Difference/Effect of Change:** This change addresses a technical inaccuracy, replacing the term "profile" with the more appropriate term "Composition" when referring to fatty acids. **6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:** The primary target audience and stakeholders are Food Business Operators (FBOs), particularly those involved in the production and processing of ghee. The changes directly affect their compliance requirements and timelines. **7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):** * **Responsible agency:** The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the responsible body. * **Timelines:** * Compliance with all provisions of the Sixth Amendment Regulations *except* the fatty acid composition of ghee is required by July 1, 2022. * Compliance with the specified fatty acid composition of ghee is mandatory two years after the publication of the original regulations (December 27th, 2021). **8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:** The expected outcome of these specific changes is improved clarity and compliance with the Sixth Amendment Regulations. The clarification of compliance timelines prevents potential confusion and ensures FBOs are aware of the different deadlines for various aspects of the regulations. The terminology correction ensures that technical language is accurate and unambiguous. **9. Conclusion:** The FSSAI corrigenda clarifies crucial aspects of the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Sixth Amendment Regulations, 2021. By addressing ambiguities related to compliance timelines and correcting technical terminology, the corrigenda promotes better understanding and adherence to the regulations by Food Business Operators. The clarifications are significant for FBOs, particularly those involved with ghee production, as it clearly defines the differing compliance deadlines for the core regulations and the fatty acid composition of ghee.

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