The evolving consumer inclination towards sustainable alternatives in the realm of food, coupled with an unwavering focus on nutritional excellence, has ushered in a transformative trend within the market – the emergence of novel foods.
Our healthcare experts, Praveen Raju, Swarna Jain, and Felina Das recently conducted a webinar where they discussed the very essence of novel foods, and the intricate licensing procedures and the approval framework governed by the FSSAI’s regulations.
The key points of discussion included:
- concept and categories of novel foods;
- overview of the regulatory framework surrounding novel foods;
- analysis of FSSAI’s procedure for prior approval and risk assessment of novel foods;
- navigating the licensing and registration trajectory for food business operators;
- essential guidelines and cautionary pointers for the labelling, packaging, and advertising of novel foods;
- a comparative overview of Indian regulations vis-à-vis other prominent jurisdictions like the EU and the USA concerning novel food approval processes.
You can check out the discussion on the link below:
