FSSAI amends laboratory and sample-analysis rules
14 Sep, 2026

FSSAI amends laboratory and sample-analysis rules

Unit 7 — Data Interpretation Unit 9 — People, Development and Environment Unit 10 — Higher Education System

What Happened?

The amendments require laboratories to use FSSAI manuals where available, with recognised standards such as ISO or BIS permitted where a suitable FSSAI method is unavailable. Regulatory samples generally receive a 14-day reporting timeline and imported samples a five-day timeline.

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