Monday, August 26, 2024

#FSSAI pulls back its directive on A1 and A2 milk labels, seeks more input

The food standard regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday withdrew its last week’s directives to dairy companies against usage of A1 and A2 labels in products such milk, curd, butter and ghee. 

The food standard regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Monday withdrew last week’s directives to dairy companies against usage of A1 and A2 labels in products such milk, curd, butter and ghee  
FSSAI pulls back directive on A1 and A2 milk labels, seeks more input


The advisory dated August 21 ‘stands withdrawn for further consultation and engagement with stakeholders’, FSSAI said in a statement. This comes after experts raised reservations about the move which would impact development of indigenous breeds and asked for a high-level committee to examine the issue.