FSSAI ropes in US-based Decernis for online access to global food standards

Tie up will help FSSAI to access database of over 70,000 standards from over 170 countries

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BS B2B Bureau New Delhi

Last Updated : Apr 13 2017 | 3:02 PM IST

Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has roped in the US-based Decernis Ltd to get access to database of over 70,000 standards for food additives (colorants, flavours & sweeteners), food standards (for example, beverages, cacao, dairy & health claims), food contact and contaminants (such as mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, veterinary drugs & chemicals) from over 170 countries.

As per the agreement, Decernis will facilitate access to various international regulations through a user-friendly online platform. This global database can be searched by any substance or topic (for example, ‘Sweeteners and Syrups’) and text search. This database will facilitate in process

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