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Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India Notification For Advertising And Claims

Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India Notification For Advertising And Claims

Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India Notification For Advertising and Claims. Get detailed information about the FSSAI First Amendment Regulation, 2022

FSSAI First Amendment, 2022 For Advertising & Claim

F. No. Stds/SP(L&C/A)/Oil Claims/FSSAI-2018.–Whereas the draft of certain regulations, namely, the Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Amendment Regulations, 2021, was published vide notification of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India number No. F. No. Stds/SP(L&C/A)Oil Claims/FSSAI-2018 Dated 19th August 2021 in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary Part III, section 4 as prescribed under subsection (1) from section 92 under the Food Safety and Standards Act (Act 34 of 2006). (34 of 2006) inviting suggestions and objections from those susceptible to be affected by the notification within sixty days from the day that versions of the Official Gazette with the notice were made available to the general public;

In addition, the copies of the Official Gazette have been made accessible to the general public on 27th August, 2021

In addition, the complaints and suggestions from the public regarding the proposed regulations were taken into consideration to be considered by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India;

In exercise of the powers granted by clauses (k) and (v) of sub-section (2) from section 92 of that Act and in accordance with the provisions of section 92, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has decided to make the following regulations to further modify the Food Safety and Standard (Advertising and claims) Regulations, 2018 which include: –

FSSAI First Amendment Regulations –

  1. (1) The regulations could be referred to as “Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and claims) First Amendment Regulations, 2022”.

(2) They will come into effect from the 1st of March 2023.

  1. The Food Safety and Standard (Advertising and claims) Regulations 2018 for Schedule II A, the following Schedule will be substituted, namely,-

 

Schedule – II A

List of Claims for Edible Vegetable Oils (Checkout Regulation 7 (2A))

The claim statement below can be used on labels or in advertisements, depending on the situation requires:

The term that are used in this Schedule like Rich contains, Rich conforming to the terms specified in Schedules I:

If they choose to, Food Business Operators may choose to use the same or similar terms in claims statements in this Schedule without requiring any change in the purpose or meaning that the statement is claiming.

 

S. No.

Edible Vegetable Oil

Claims
1 Coconut Oil/Virgin Coconut Oil It contains medium chain fatty acids which are readily assimilated
2 Corn Oil
  • It is rich with Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA, Linoleic Acid);
  • Linoleic acid is a vital fatty acid that aids in keeping blood cholesterol levels in check.
3 Cottonseed Oil
  • High with Omega 6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega6 PUFA, also known as linoleic acid);
  • Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that assists to keep blood cholesterol levels in a normal range;
  • It contains Tocopherols which are antioxidants that come from nature.
4 Groundnut Oil
  • The product contains Monounsaturated Fats (MUFA) along with Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA) which aids in lowering cholesterol levels;
  • The Tocopherols are antioxidants that come from nature.
5 Linseed/Flax Seed Oil
  • It is rich in Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA, Alpha Linolenic acid);
  • Alpha Linolenic Acid is a fatty acid that is essential and plays an important role in maintaining blood cholesterol levels that are in good shape.
6 Mustard/Rapeseed Oil (Low Erucic)
  • High in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) that help keep cholesterol levels in the blood;
  • Incorporates Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA and Alpha Linolenic Acid);
  • Alpha Linolenic Acid is a fatty acid that is essential that plays a role in the maintenance of cholesterol levels in te blood that are normal.
7 Mustard Oil
  • It contains Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA);
  • Alpha Linolenic acid is an important acid fatty that plays a role in maintaining the normal levels of blood cholesterol;
  • It contains Tocopherols, which are antioxidants that come from nature.
8 Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil/Extra virgin Olive oil
  • High in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) which help maintain cholesterol levels in the blood;
  • Polyphenols are antioxidants that come from nature.
9 Safflower Oil
  • High of Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA, Linoleic Acid);
  • Linoleic acid is an important fat that assists in helping to keep blood cholesterol levels in check.
10 Palm Kernel Oil Medium chain fatty acids that can be quickly processed.
11 Palmolein Oil The product contains Tocopherols and Tocotrienols which are antioxidants in nature.
12 Rice Bran Oil
  • The product contains MUFA as well as Omega-6 Poly Unsaturated Fat Acid (Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid) which aids in lowering cholesterol levels.
  • It contains Oryzanol, Tocopherols, and Tocotrienols which are antioxidants of nature;
  • Oryznol has antioxidant properties and reduces blood cholesterol.
13 Sesame Oil
  • The product contains equal portions of MUFA (oleic acid) and Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA Linoleic acid) which aids in lowering cholesterol;
  • Lignans are antioxidants in nature;
  • It contains Tocopherols, which are antioxidants that come from nature.
14 Soybean Oil
  • It contains Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-6 PUFA and linoleic acid) and Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA Alpha Linolenic Acid) in the appropriate amounts as suggested by the guidelines for Recommended Dietary Allowance of the Indian Council of Medical Research;
  • Linoleic acid is an important fatty acid that helps maintain cholesterol levels in the blood normally;
  • Alpha Linolenic acid is an important acid fatty that plays a role in maintaining healthy blood cholesterol levels;
  • The product contains Tocopherols which is a natural antioxidant.
15 Sunflower Oil Intense in Omega-6 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (Omega-6 PUFA, Linoleic acid);

Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid that assists to keep blood cholesterol levels in a normal range;

It contains Tocopherols.
16 Chia Oil
  • It is rich in Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid (Omega-3 PUFA, Alpha Linolenic acid);
  • Alpha Linolenic Acid is a vital fatty acid and plays a role in the maintenance of blood cholesterol levels that are in good shape.
17 Avocado Oil High in Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (MUFA) which helps maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.
18 Sunflower seed Oil-High Oleic Acid High in Monounsaturated Fat Acids (MUFA) which helps keep blood cholesterol levels in a normal range;

Incorporates Tocopherols, which are antioxidants that come from nature.
19 Safflowerseed Oil-High Oleic Acid The body is rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) which help maintain normal blood cholesterol levels.

 

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