India's FSSAI withdraws 'A1' and 'A2' milk claims advisory, consults stakeholders before final decision.
India's Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) has withdrawn its advisory instructing food businesses to remove claims of 'A1' and 'A2' types of milk and milk products from packaging. The FSSAI will now consult with stakeholders before making a final decision on the matter. The initial directive was based on the opinion that the A1 and A2 differentiation of milk was linked to the difference in structure of the protein (beta-casein) and that use of any A2 claims on milk fat products was misleading and not in conformance with the provisions laid down under the FSS Act and Regulations made thereunder. However, the FSSAI will now re-evaluate this position.
August 26, 2024
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