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Recent Government Advisories & Notifications

Browse official orders issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Click any announcement to view full compliance guidelines and required business actions.

CRITICAL MANDATE11 March 2026
Dairy & Milk Mandates

Mandatory Registration & Testing Rules for All Milk Producers and Collection Centers

F. No. 11/Milk-Advisory/FSSAI/2026

FSSAI issued a binding directive making FSSAI registration mandatory for all independent milk vendors, chilling centers, and paneer/dairy processors. Introduces mandatory adulteration testing kits at milk collection points.

Affected Verticals:
Milk VendorsChilling PlantsPaneer & Ghee MakersDairy Cooperatives
Required FBO Action:

Ensure Form A or Form B registration is filed immediately on FoSCoS portal. Maintain Form D2 half-yearly return logs.

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PERPETUAL RULES1st April 2026
FoSCoS Technical Alerts

Revised Perpetual Validity & Annual Fee Payment Framework Enforcement

F. No. 1-17011/FSSAI/FoSCoS/2026

Under revised perpetual licensing rules, licenses no longer require multi-year renewal paperwork. However, missing the annual government fee payment deadline on FoSCoS triggers automatic license suspension.

Affected Verticals:
All Food BusinessesRestaurantsCloud KitchensManufacturers
Required FBO Action:

Pay annual fee 30 to 60 days before license anniversary date to prevent automatic portal suspension.

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MANDATORY STAGING15 February 2026
Gazette & Rules

Mandatory Geo-Tagged Premises Photo & GPS Metadata Upload on FoSCoS

F. No. 15(31)2026/FSSAI/Premises

FSSAI integrated mandatory EXIF photo metadata verification in Form B applications. Premises photos must include geo-coordinates to verify physical existence before license grant.

Affected Verticals:
State License ApplicantsCentral License ApplicantsCloud Kitchens
Required FBO Action:

Capture premises photos with location tagging enabled on mobile devices during FoSCoS staging.

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COMPLIANCE MANDATE10 January 2026
Labelling & Packaging

Nutritional Labeling & Font Size Formatting Amendment (2024–2026 Notification)

F. No. P.15025/26/2024-FSSAI/FSS

Mandatory font size formatting for total sugar, saturated fat, and sodium on front-of-pack labeling. E-commerce food product pages must display full ingredient and allergen declarations.

Affected Verticals:
Packaged Food BrandsD2C FMCGAmazon/Blinkit SellersImporters
Required FBO Action:

Audit packaged food SKUs and update packaging artwork before retail dispatch.

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ANNUAL STATUTORY1st May 2025
Returns & Deadlines

Form D1 Annual Return Deadline Notification for Food Manufacturers & Importers

F. No. 2-01/Enforcement/FSSAI/2025

All food manufacturers, bottlers, and importers holding State or Central License must submit Form D1 Annual Return on FoSCoS by May 31st each year to avoid ₹100 per day penalty.

Affected Verticals:
Food ManufacturersImportersRepackersBeverage Plants
Required FBO Action:

File Form D1 quantity summaries online before 31st May deadline.

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E-COMMERCE MANDATE18 November 2025
Gazette & Rules

Central FSSAI Licensing Mandate for E-Commerce Sellers on ONDC, Amazon & Blinkit

F. No. 17/E-Commerce/FSSAI/2025

FSSAI issued clarifying guidelines making Central FSSAI License compulsory for any seller storing or selling food across multiple states or via e-commerce fulfillment hubs.

Affected Verticals:
E-Commerce SellersD2C BrandsBlinkit/Instamart Vendors
Required FBO Action:

Upgrade from State to Central License if selling on pan-India digital marketplaces.

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