India: Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences

The change is effected through two instruments: the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Amendment Regulations, 2026, notified via gazette on 10th March, 2026[1] (the “Amendment Regulations”), and a subsequent implementation order dated 13th March, 2026[2] (the “Order”) issued by FSSAI directing all licensing authorities to apply the revised thresholds with effect from 1st April, 2026.

In May 2026, key developments included CDSCO clarifying the regulatory status of cosmetic products used as injectables, implementation measures aimed at streamlining clinical trial and regulatory processes...

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has taken a significant step in fortifying the country’s food safety architecture by notifying the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins and Residues)...