Six months to label food items as per regulation

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has introduced the 'National Standard for Labeling Prepackaged Food', giving a six-month window for compliance. The standard, gazetted last Tuesday, applies to all food items currently on the market, newly produced, and imported. Violations will result in major penalties, including a fine of MVR 1,000,000 for a fifth offense and potential criminal charges. The standard also bans single-use plastic like PET in food packaging. The Food Control Division will oversee enforcement, and importers may face compensation claims for damages under the Food Safety Act.

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has introduced the 'National Standard for Labeling Prepackaged Food', giving a six-month window for compliance. The standard, gazetted last Tuesday, applies to all food items currently on the market, newly produced, and imported. Violations will result in major penalties, including a fine of MVR 1,000,000 for a fifth offense and potential criminal charges. The standard also bans single-use plastic like PET in food packaging. The Food Control Division will oversee enforcement, and importers may face compensation claims for damages under the Food Safety Act.

The Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) has introduced the 'National Standard for Labeling Prepackaged Food', giving a six-month window for compliance. The standard, gazetted last Tuesday, applies to all food items currently on the market, newly produced, and imported. Violations will result in major penalties, including a fine of MVR 1,000,000 for a fifth offense and potential criminal charges. The standard also bans single-use plastic like PET in food packaging. The Food Control Division will oversee enforcement, and importers may face compensation claims for damages under the Food Safety Act.

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