Faster clearance for imported food stuff likely

NEW DELHI: Imported nutrient items whitethorn scope consumers faster and successful amended information aft the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India changed its clearance process to trim delays astatine ports. In a cardinal change, FSSAI has allowed inspection and investigating of imported nutrient consignments to hap simultaneously, alternatively of waiting for payments astatine each stage, importantly cutting clearance time. At the aforesaid time, FSSAI has retained information checks. Final clearance, including the NOC, volition beryllium granted lone aft each fees are paid, ensuring nutrient information is not compromised. Earlier, the process was sequential and time-consuming. Under the revised rules, erstwhile documents are cleared and inspection completed, samples tin beryllium drawn instantly without waiting for outgo confirmation.