The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on November 07, 2023, issued a notification regarding Methods for testing of Fortificants (Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12) in the Fortified Rice Kernel (FRK).
The following has been stated: -
•The Scientific Panel on Methods of Sampling and Analysis has approved the following methods –
i.Method for determination of Iron in Fortified Rice Kernel: FSSAI.FRK.16.004.2023 (Annexure-I)
ii. Method for determination of Folic Acid in Fortified Rice Kernel: FSSAI.FRK.16.005.2023 (Annexure-II)
iii. Method for determination of Vitamin B12 in Fortified Rice Kernel: FSSAI.FRK.16.006.2023 (Annexure-III)
•The food testing laboratories are directed to use the aforesaid methods with immediate effect.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. File No.11014/07/2021-QA]
