India: India Issues Guidance on use of Stickers on Fruits and Vegetables

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The Government of India’s Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued a guidance note summarizing the use of stickers on food products (primarily fresh fruits and vegetables) and stickers’ possible impact on consumer health. Via this guidance note, which lacks any force of law, FSSAI seeks to create awareness and steer consumers and traders towards best practices. 

India: India Issues Guidance on use of Stickers on Fruits and Vegetables

 

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