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FSSAI asks notified labs to comply with manuals of method of analysis
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Saturday, 23 July, 2022, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Ashwani Maindola, New Delhi
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The FSSAI has ordered notified labs to comply with manuals of the method of analysis it has published for analysing the samples of food articles. The order came after FSSAI received complaints about labs not adhering with the prescribed methods of analysis under different manuals.
According to a FSSAI order, “It is hereby clarified that as per the Food Safety and Standards (Rules), 2011, all the FSSAI notified laboratories shall use the manuals of the method of analysis, as amended/adopted by the Food Authority from time to time including AOAC/ ISO/Pearson’s/Jacob/IUPAC/Food Chemicals CODEX/BIS/Woodmen/Winton-Winton/Joslyn, for analysing the samples of food articles. However, in case the method for analysing any parameter is not available in these manuals, a validated method of analysis prescribed by internationally recognised/analytical/regulatory agencies shall be adopted.”
The order added that labs were required to use only approved methods for testing that have been verified in-house/ on-site to ensure that the test gives proper results. The FSSAI also directed the labs to contact FSSAI if any issue related to these specified methods arise, for further examination.
And, FSSAI has stated that violation of methods will be treated as violation and labs will be considered as defaulters.
“All the FSSAI notified laboratories are hereby directed to comply with the same (prescribed methods). Any deviation to the same will be considered as violation of FSS Rules, 2011, and stringent action may be taken against the defaulters,” reads the order.
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