## Policy Analysis Report: Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2021
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2021, as detailed in the provided official gazette notification. This amendment modifies the 2011 regulations regarding the sale of certain products, specifically impacting the definition of "Multi source edible vegetable oil." The amendment aims to update the terminology used in the regulations by substituting "Multi source edible vegetable oil" with "Multisource edible oil". This change primarily affects stakeholders involved in the production, distribution, and sale of edible oils.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a clear and concise overview of the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2021, based solely on the information presented in the provided policy text. The analysis focuses on the changes introduced by the amendment, their potential impact, and relevant implementation aspects.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This amendment modifies the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011.
* The core objective of the *original* 2011 regulations is to prohibit and restrict the sale of certain food products to ensure food safety and public health.
* The core objective of *this amendment* is to change terminology of regulations.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
The amendment appears to address a need to update or clarify the terminology used in the 2011 regulations, specifically the definition of "Multi source edible vegetable oil." The rationale for this change is not explicitly stated in the provided text, but it can be inferred that it is aimed at streamlining the regulation and removing any potential ambiguities.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is an amendment to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011.
* **Specific Part Changed:** Regulation 2.3, relating to Prohibition and Restriction on sale of certain products, in subregulation 2.3.14, in clause 11.
* **New Rule/Provision:** The phrase "Multi source edible vegetable oil" is substituted with "Multisource edible oil."
* **Difference/Effect:** The amendment replaces the previous phrasing with a slightly different term. It changes "Multi source edible vegetable oil" to "Multisource edible oil". It is likely intended to modernize the phrasing and removing ambiguities.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
The primary stakeholders affected by this amendment are:
* Edible oil manufacturers and producers.
* Food businesses involved in the sale and distribution of edible oils.
* Regulatory bodies responsible for enforcing food safety standards (FSSAI).
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is responsible for implementing and enforcing these regulations.
* **Timelines and Procedures:** The provided text mentions a notice period of sixty days for public feedback on the draft regulations. After this period, the FSSAI will consider the feedback and finalize the amendment.
* The implementation of the change in terminology will require food businesses to update their labeling and product information to reflect the new term "Multisource edible oil."
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The anticipated outcome of this amendment is a clearer and more streamlined regulatory framework for edible oils. By updating the terminology, the amendment aims to eliminate potential misunderstandings and ensure consistent application of the regulations. The change should lead to more accurate labeling and potentially improve the monitoring and enforcement of standards related to edible oils.
**9. Conclusion:**
The Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2021, represents a minor but important update to the existing food safety regulations. By amending the terminology related to "Multi source edible vegetable oil," the FSSAI aims to improve clarity and consistency in the enforcement of standards within the edible oil industry. This amendment will require stakeholders to adapt to the updated terminology and adjust their practices accordingly. While seemingly small, such refinements contribute to a more robust and effective food safety regulatory system.
Key Entities Referenced
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India: An authority responsible for food safety and standards in India.
Central Government: The government of India.
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: The act of Indian Parliament to consolidate the laws relating to food and to establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
Food Safety and Standards Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales Regulations, 2011: Regulations pertaining to the prohibition and restriction on sales of certain food products.
Official Gazette: A public journal and legal newspaper of the government.
Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India: Designated recipient for objections or suggestions regarding the draft regulations.
FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi 110002: Address of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.
Food Safety and Standards Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales Amendment Regulations, 2021: Amendment regulations to the Food Safety and Standards Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales Regulations.
Multisource edible oil: A type of edible oil addressed in the amendment.
ARUN SINGHAL: Chief Executive Officer
New Delhi: Location of notification and address of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
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भारतीय खाद्य सरु क्षा और मानक प्राजधकरण
अजधसचू ना
नई दिल् ली, 22 जसतम्बर, 2021
फा. स.ं आरईिी/प्रजतजनजधत्व-एमएसईओ/एफएसएसएआई-2021 - कजतपय जवजनयमों म ें आगे संिोधन हते ु खाद्य
सरु क्षा एवं मानक (जवक्रय प्रजतषेध और जनबंधन) जवजनयम, 2011, जिस में भारतीय खाद्य सरु क्षा एवं मानक प्राजधकरण,
केन्द रीय सरकार के पूवु अनुमोिन के साम जनम्न प्राुपप बनाने का प्रस्ट् ताव करता ह, खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक अजधजनयम,
2006 (2006 का 34) की धारा 92 की उप-धारा (2) के अधीन अपनी िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, एतिद्वारा प्रभाजवत
होने वाले संभाजवत सभी व् यजियों को सूचना िेने के जलए उक्त अजधजनयम की धारा 92 की उप-धारा (1) की अपेक्षा के
अनुसार प्रकाजित करती ह और एतिद्वारा नोटिस दिया िाता ह दक उक्त प्राूपप जवजनयमों पर उस जतजम से साठ दिनों की
अवजध समाप् त होन े के बाि जवचार दकया िाएगा, जिस जतजम को इस अजधसूचना को प्रकाजित करने वाल े रािपत्र की
प्रजतयााँ िनता को उपलब् ध कराई िाएाँगी
आपजि अमवा सुझाव, यदि कोई हो, मुख्य कायकु ारी अजधकारी, भारतीय खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक प्राजधकरण,
एफडीए भवन, कोिला रोड़, नई दिल्ल ी-110002 को अमवा ईमेल द्वारा regulation@fssai.gov.in पर भेिी िा
सकती ह
आपजियां अमवा सुझाव, िो दकसी भी व् यजि से उक्त प्राुपप जवजनयमों के संबंध में प्राप् त दकए िाएंगे, उपरोक्त
जवर्नुदिष् ि अवजध की समा जि से पहल,े खाद्य प्राजधकरण द्वारा उन पर जवचार दकया िाएगा
प्राूपप जवजनयम
1. इन जवजनयमों को खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक (जवक्रय प्रजतषधे और जनबंधन) संिोधन जवजनयम, 2021 कहा िा सकता ह
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2. खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक (जवक्रय प्रजतषधे और जनबंधन) जवजनयम, 2011 के उपवाक्य (11) म,ें उप-जवजनयम 2.3.14 म,ें
“कजतपय उत्पािों की जवक्रय पर जनबंधन और प्रजतषधे ” से संबंजधत जवजनयम 2.3 म,ें “बहु स्रोती खाद्य वनस्ट्पजत तेल” िब्िों
के स्ट्मान पर, िहााँ भी प्रयुि दकेए गए हों, जनम्नजलजखत िब्िों को प्रजतस्ट्माजपत दकया िाए, अमाुत ्ः
“बहु-स्रोतीय खाद्य तेल”
अुपण ससंघल, मुख्य कायुकारी अजधकारी
[जवज्ञापन-III/4/असा./272/2021-22]
नोि : मुख्य जवजनयम भारत के रािपत्र, असाधारण म ें अजधसचू ना सं. फाइल सं. 2-15015/30/2010, दिनांक 1 अगस्ट्त ,
2011 के माध् यम से प्रकाजित हुए म े और बाि म ेंजनम्न जलजखत अजधसूचनां द्वारा संिोजधत दकए गए:
(i) फा. स.ं 4/15015/30/2011, दिनांक 8 फरवरी, 2013;
(ii) फा. सं. स्ट्िैंडर्डसु/ओ एव ंएफ/अजधसूचना (2)/एफएसएसएआई-2016, दिनांक 23 अगस्ट्त, 2016;
(iii) फा. सं. स्ट्िैंडर्डसु/एफ एवं वीपी/अजधसूचना (02)/एफएसएसएआई-2016, दिनाक 23 अगस्ट्त, 2016;
(iv) फा. स.ं ए-1(1)/मानक/एम.एम.पी/2012, दिनाक 12 अिूबर, 2017;
(v) फा. स. स्ट्िैंडर्डसु/ओ एव ंएफ/अजधसूचना (8)/एफएसएसएआई-2017, दिनांक 31 िलु ाई, 2018;
(vi) फा. स.ं मानक/साल्ि/एमआईएससी (01)/ एफएसएसएआई-2016 (पीिी-1), दिनांक 25 िून, 2019
(vii) फा.स ं . मानक/सहयोज्य/2-अजधसचू ना/एफएसएसएआई-2018, दिनांक 25 िून, 2019;
(viii) फा. स. स्ट्िैंडर्डसु/सहयोज्य-3/अजधसूचना/एफएसएसएआई/2018, दिनांक 21 िलु ाई, 2020;
(ix) फा. स.ं मानक/एगमाकक-बीआईएस/02/एफएसएसएआई-2018, दिनांक 20 अिूबर, 2020;
(x) फा. स.ं मानक/ओएंडएफ/अजधसूचना(12)/एफएसएसएआई-2019, दिनांक 26 अिूबर, 2020;
(xi) फा. स.ं जवजनयम/ स्ट्िैंडर्डस-ु केसरी िाल/एफ.एस.एस.ए.आई.-2020, 12 िनवरी, 2021;
(xii) फा. स.ं मानक/ओएंडएफ/अजधसूचना(13)/एफएसएसएआई-2019, 2 फरवरी, 2021; तमा
(xiii) फा. स. स्ट्िैंडर्डसु/एसपी-15/िी(िी(आईएमएसिी), दिनांक 8 माच,ु 2021
FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF INDIA
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 22nd September, 2021
F. No. REG/Representation-MSEO/FSSAI-2021.—The following draft of certain regulations,
further to amend the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales ) Regulations, 2011,
which the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India proposes to make with the previous approval of the
Central Government, in exercise of the powers conferred by sub- section (2) of section 92 of the Food
Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (34 of 2006), is hereby published as required by sub-section (1) thereof, for
the information of all persons likely to be affected thereby; and notice is hereby given that the said draft
regulations shall be taken into consideration after the expiry of a period of sixty days from the date on
which copies of the Official Gazette in which this notification is published are made available to the public.
Objections or suggestions, if any, may be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, Food Safety
and Standards Authority of India, FDA Bhawan, Kotla Road, New Delhi- 110002 or sent on email at
regulation@fssai.gov.in.
Objections or suggestions, which may be received from any person with respect to the said draft
regulations before the expiry of the period so specified, shall be considered by the Food Authority.[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
Draft Regulations
1. These regulations may be called the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on
Sales) Amendment Regulations, 2021.
2. In the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, in
regulation 2.3 relating to “Prohibition and Restriction on sale of certain products”, in sub-regulation
2.3.14, in clause (11) for the words “Multi source edible vegetable oil” wherever they occur, the
following shall be substituted, namely: -
“Multi-source edible oil”
ARUN SINGHAL, Chief Executive Officer
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./272/2021-22]
Note : The principal regulations were published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary vide notification
number F. No. 2-15015/30/2010, dated the 1st August, 2011 and subsequently amended vide notification
numbers:
(i) F. No. 4/15015/30/2011, dated the 8thFebruary, 2013;
(ii) F. No. Stds/O&F/Notification (2)/FSSAI-2016, dated the 23rd August, 2016;
(iii) F. No. Stds/F&VP/Notification (02)/FSSAI-2016, dated the 23rd August, 2016;
(iv) F. No. A-1 (1)/Standards/MMP/2012, dated 12th October, 2017;
(v) F. No. Stds/O&F/Notification (8)/FSSAI-2017, dated the31st July, 2018;
(vi) F. No. Stds/Salt/Misc/01/FSSAI-2016 (pt-1), dated 25th June, 2019;
(vii) No. Stds/Additives-2/Notification/FSSAI/2018, dated 25th June, 2019;
(viii) F. No. stds/Additive-3/notification/FSSAI/2018, dated the21st July, 2020;
(ix) F. No. Stds/Agmark-BIS/02/FSSAI-2018, dated 20th October, 2020;
(x) No. Stds/O&F/Notification(12)/FSSAI-2019, dated 26th October, 2020;
(xi) F. No. Reg/Stds-Khesari dal/FSSAI-2020, dated 12th January, 2021;
(xii) F. No. Stds/O&F/Notification(13)/FSSAI-2019, dated 2nd February, 2021; and
(xiii) F. No. Stds/SP-15/T(T(IMST), dated the 8th March, 2021.
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