Why Choose Food Research Lab's FRL as Your Food Product Development (FPD) Consultant and Partner?

There are several options in almost every product area in today’s market, and the difficulty is in coming up with unique items that stand out and connect with customers. Food Research Lab's Food Research Lab (FRL) takes a holistic approach to creating food and beverage products. We define, demographically target, and build effective goods through a sequential process for category selection and comprehension. The client can visit the lab to learn the process. We offer unlimited rounds of revisions to ensure customer satisfaction. The final product prototype, along with the documentation process, including the video (through email), will be shipped to the client, and in case the client is not satisfied with the video, a food technology consultant will visit the place for the product demo at the client’s costs.

What are the different forms that you deliver the Food Product Formulations?

The food industry is witnessing a new form of consumption. Keeping that in mind, we can formulate the products in the form of ready-to-eat, ready-to-drink, ready-to-mix, ready-to-serve, and ready-to-cook food products. We use ingredients that offer an added value to the development and improve its indulgence and sustainability in terms of its functional ingredients, plant-based food dyes, and natural preservatives with a clean label.

What are the sectors Food Research Lab cover?

We cover a wide range of sectors such as soups, sauces and dips, chips, tortillas, dry beverage powder, plant-based products, masalas, puddings, instant mixes and many more.

How is sensory testing been carried out?

Our sensory examination leads to the precise formulation and recipe recommendations. We develop data-driven design models based on sensory research and customer insights. The fact-based design methodology used by Food Research Lab reduces risk and gives our clients market confidence while cutting development time in half. With our dedicated sensory lab facility, our team takes satisfaction in creating and optimizing successful products in the marketplace, generating a favourable return on investment, and developing brand advocates.

India FSSAI Regulations for Labeling Requirements

20 May

India FSSAI Regulations for Labeling Requirements

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in FSSAI, India

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Introduction

Packaging is a crucial element in the marketing strategy of a product, as it not only attracts customers but also fulfills their expectations when they bring the product home. The color of the packaging plays a key role in eliciting emotions that influence consumer purchasing decisions.

Food product labeling is mandated by FSSAI as a legal requirement and is an integral component of product packaging. It involves providing written information on food packages to communicate essential details to customers. Product labeling differs from packaging itself.

General packaging requirements

Listed below are some general guidelines for packaging of food products:

Utensils or containers unfit for food consumption include rusty, chipped, or untinned copper/brass containers, and aluminium containers not meeting specified chemical composition standards.
Plastic containers must adhere to Indian Standards Specifications for various materials, ensuring safety in contact with food.
Canned products must be securely packed and sealed, with cans free from major dents, rust, perforations, seam distortions, and leaks.

General labelling requirements

Below are the guidelines to be adhered to for the labeling of a food product:

Pre-packaged foods must have a label containing specified information, primarily in English or Hindi, written in Devanagari script. Additional languages are permissible.
Labels must not be false, misleading, or deceptive regarding the food’s nature.
Labels should be securely affixed to containers, ensuring they remain intact.
Information on labels must be clear, prominent, indelible, and easily readable by consumers during purchase and use.
If a wrapper covers the container, it should display necessary information or allow the container label to be visible without obstruction.

Regulations on providing nutritional information on the package

Here are the regulations regarding the provision of nutritional information:

Nutritional information must be provided on labels, including energy value, protein, carbohydrate (with sugar quantity), fat content per 100g or 100ml or per serving.
The declaration should include any other nutrient for which a nutrition or health claim is made.
Vitamins and minerals information must be in metric units if declared.
Where nutritional information is per serving, the quantity per serving must be included for reference.
Foods enriched with nutrients must declare the quantities of added nutrients on the label.
Non-vegetarian foods must bear a symbol indicating their nature, while vegetarian foods must have a corresponding symbol.
Labels must specify the class titles of food additives used, such as preservatives, emulsifiers, etc.
Addition of colors and flavors must be indicated on the label, specifying whether natural or synthetic.
Manufacturers’ names and complete addresses must be provided on the label, including manufacturing and packing units if different.
Net quantity by weight or volume, excluding packaging materials, must be declared.
Batch identification, including batch number or code, must be given on the label for traceability.
Date of manufacture or packing, best before/use by date, country of origin for imported food, and instructions for use, if necessary, should be included on the label. [1]

Conclusion

Packaging and labeling are integral aspects of food marketing and safety, serving to attract consumers while providing essential information about the product. The guidelines set by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ensure that packaging materials meet safety standards, and labels convey accurate information to consumers. By adhering to these regulations, food manufacturers uphold standards of transparency and accountability, fostering trust and confidence among consumers.