It is mandatory to write down the production date and best beef on the box of sweets

(PTI) New Delhi, Ta. February 25, 2020, Tuesday

It will be compulsory to write 'packet dates first' on their packing sweets packets, retail or even packaged sweets and other products. Local sweeteners and vendors will also have to enforce this. Currently it is not mandatory to write these details on a packet or label.

The order was issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) against the example of selling sweets even after expiry date which is hazardous to the health of consumers. For the benefit of the public and for the safety of the food, it was decided that the packet of loose or non-packaged sweets, dishes or containers should be labeled 'production date' and 'best to use before this date', the FSSAI order said. Was.

The order will go into effect from June 1, 2020, the authority said. The vendors of the foodstuff should decide on this and will have to label 'best to use before this date' depending on the local circumstances and the type of product. The Food Safety Commissioners of the states were asked to see that the order be implemented strictly.