The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on October 28, 2022 has issued Notification regarding Clarification with respect to Hops imported to India, for use as an ingredient in manufacturing of Beer.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Hop pellets imported into India, meant for use as an ingredient in the manufacturing of Beer is tested for copper as per limits prescribed under FSS (Contaminants, Toxins & Residue) Regulation.
• A limit of 1000 ppm has been set for copper in HOPS (dried) by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
[F.No. 1-1832/Misc/FSSAI/Imports/2022]
