FOOD LAWS
Every country has its own food laws . Its is important for every manufacturer,exporter or
importers has to adhere to the rule of the land for food products as it effects health of
population .
Severe penalties are provided for any violation of these laws .This could also result in bad
publicity and in worst case closure of the plant . Hence its is important for the manufacturer ,
importers and exporters to adhere to these laws
Food Laws important parameters are
- Shelf life of the products
- Permissible limits of chemical/additives in foods
- Quality and specification of packaging
- Labelling
- .Manufacturer details
- Local and international standards - health certificates
- General Hygiene
- .Proper export /Import Documents
- Laws for storage and transportation.
Food Laws in India
www.fssai.gov.in
www.codexindia.nic.in
www.foodsafetyindia.nic.in
www.bis.org.in
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PFA Act,1954
FSSAI Rules 2011
IMPORTANT LINKS
USA FOOD LAWS -- www.fda.gov
CANADA FOOD LAWS----www.justice.gc.ca
UK FOOD LAWS--- www.food.gov.uk
EUROPEAN FOOD LAWS----www.ec.europa.eu/food/food/foodlaw/index_en.html
LATIN AMERICA FOOD LAWS---www.iflr.msu.edu/lafl.html
JAPAN FOOD LAWS-- www.jetro.go.jp & www.fsc.go.jp/english
AUSTRALIA FOOD LAWS---foodstandards.gov.au
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