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2020 ] DEPARTMENTAL CLARIFICATIONS T51

(d) FBOs are directed to discontinue the use of
ingredient namely ‘D-ribose’ in health
supplements/nutraceuticals with immediate effect
and no further manufacturing of health
supplements/nutraceuticals containing this
ingredient for consumption by general population in
unsupervised usage is allowed. For use of D-ribose in
Food for Special Medical Purpose or Food for Special
Dietary Use, prior approval shall be obtained from
Food Authority. However, any such products
containing this ingredient which is already
manufactured/imported are allowed to be sold till
30th September, 2018.
(e) FBOs are directed to discontinue the use of
ingredients namely ‘Ipriflavone’ and ‘Polypodium
leucotomos’ in the products covered under
Nutraceutical Regulations with immediate effect
since they exhibit properties of a drug and no further
manufacturing of products using these ingredients is
allowed. However, any such products containing
these ingredients which are already
manufactured/imported are allowed to be sold till
30th September, 2018.
(f) FBOs are directed to discontinue the use of
ingredients/enzymes namely ‘Artichoke’, ‘Kale
Powder’, ‘Salvia hispanica’, ‘Cashew fruit’, ‘Passion
fruit’, ‘Kiwi fruit extract’, ‘Broccoli’, ‘Enzymes
(Pectinase and Xylanase)’ as health
supplements/nutraceuticals. However, FBOs may
use these ingredients/enzymes in the products as
general ingredients, if permitted under Food Safety
and Standards Regulations, without claiming any
benefits as health supplements/nutraceuticals for
such ingredients. Further, any such products
containing these ingredients which are already
manufactured/imported making any such claims are
allowed to be sold till 30th September, 2018.
(g) FBOs are directed to discontinue the use of
ingredients listed under Appendix-I of this direction
in the products covered under Nutraceutical
Regulations with immediate effect due to lack of
adequate data and no further manufacturing of
products using these ingredients is allowed until
these ingredients are assessed and approved by the
Authority. Further, FBOs are directed to furnish
information/data in respect of these ingredients
within one month from the date of this direction for
further assessment by Food Authority.

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