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India Classifies Packaged Water as High-Risk Food

CosmicTaco · 2024-12-03T22:17:01.028334+05:30

- FSSAI reclassifies packaged drinking and mineral water as 'high-risk' food, mandating stricter safety protocols. - Annual inspections and third-party audits required for manufacturers to ensure quality and consumer trust. - Move follows the removal of dual certification requirements, simplifying regulatory processes while maintaining safety standards. Source: [Firstpost](https://www.firstpost.com/health/why-fssai-has-put-packaged-drinking-water-in-high-risk-category-13841245.html), [Zee News](https://zeenews.india.com/health/indias-packaged-drinking-water-classified-as-high-risk-food-what-it-means-for-consumers-2827542)

FSSAI reclassifies packaged drinking and mineral water as 'high-risk' food, mandating stricter safety protocols.
Annual inspections and third-party audits required for manufacturers to ensure quality and consumer trust.
Move follows the removal of dual certification requirements, simplifying regulatory processes while maintaining safety standards.

Source: Firstpost, Zee News