MFDA gives six months to comply with new food packaging and labelling regulation

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has issued new Food Packaging and Labelling Regulations, giving food businesses six months to comply. The rules mandate food-grade packaging, ban single-use PET bottles for food, and set fines for violations. MFDA can suspend or revoke licenses for non-compliance. Penalties escalate from USD 649 for a first offense to USD 64,851 for harm to life. The previous labelling standard is repealed.

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has issued new Food Packaging and Labelling Regulations, giving food businesses six months to comply. The rules mandate food-grade packaging, ban single-use PET bottles for food, and set fines for violations. MFDA can suspend or revoke licenses for non-compliance. Penalties escalate from USD 649 for a first offense to USD 64,851 for harm to life. The previous labelling standard is repealed.

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has issued new Food Packaging and Labelling Regulations, giving food businesses six months to comply. The rules mandate food-grade packaging, ban single-use PET bottles for food, and set fines for violations. MFDA can suspend or revoke licenses for non-compliance. Penalties escalate from USD 649 for a first offense to USD 64,851 for harm to life. The previous labelling standard is repealed.

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