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FSSAI issued an order dated March 31, 2016, to clarify on the use of monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a seasoning in noodles and pasta.

FSSAI published frequently asked questions (FAQs) about recently amended regulations pertaining to proprietary foods.

India’s 2016/17 cotton production forecast is 28.5 million 480 lb. bales on marginally lower acreage of 11.8 million hectares.

Assuming a normal 2016 monsoon (June-Sept), India’s total oilseed production in marketing year (MY) 2016/17 (Oct-Sept) will reach 35.4 million metric tons (MMT), a ten-percent over last year.

The Indian microbrewery sectors consists of ~45 microbreweries and on premise brew pubs with another 100 more opening in the next few years as states issue brewery licenses.

India notified its new standards for oats and revised description for pasta products to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments.

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India implemented its new web portal-based Pre-Arrival Document Scrutiny (PADS) system for the clearance of food imports.

On February 4, 2016, the Government of India (GOI) notified a draft veterinary health certificate for dog and cat food imports to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Chandigarh is a city and a union territory in northern India that serves as the state capital to both the states of Punjab and Haryana.

Post’s production estimate for MY 2015/16 is lowered to 27.5 million 480 lb. bales.

India’s MY 2016/17 wheat production is forecast at 88 million metric tons (MMT) on lower planting and expected ‘lower than normal’ yields due to moisture and temperature stress at the time of planting

As previously reported in GAIN report IN6027, India notified its 2016 Food Import Regulations to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and invited comments.