MFDA grants six months to comply with new food labelling rules

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has issued new food packaging and labelling regulations, giving businesses six months to comply before penalties take effect. The rules require food-grade packaging, ban non-certified single-use plastic containers, and classify incorrect labelling as an offence. Penalties range from MVR 10,000 fines and licence suspension for first offences to MVR 1 million and licence cancellation for repeated violations. MFDA can withhold, suspend, or revoke licences if negligence poses a public health risk.

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has issued new food packaging and labelling regulations, giving businesses six months to comply before penalties take effect. The rules require food-grade packaging, ban non-certified single-use plastic containers, and classify incorrect labelling as an offence. Penalties range from MVR 10,000 fines and licence suspension for first offences to MVR 1 million and licence cancellation for repeated violations. MFDA can withhold, suspend, or revoke licences if negligence poses a public health risk.

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has issued new food packaging and labelling regulations, giving businesses six months to comply before penalties take effect. The rules require food-grade packaging, ban non-certified single-use plastic containers, and classify incorrect labelling as an offence. Penalties range from MVR 10,000 fines and licence suspension for first offences to MVR 1 million and licence cancellation for repeated violations. MFDA can withhold, suspend, or revoke licences if negligence poses a public health risk.

This story involves 1 source and may affect public understanding of business / packaging.