The FSSAI advisory notifies enforcement authorities about an accredited laboratory for testing prohibited substances in "Food for Sportsperson." This laboratory, accredited by NABL, can now be utilized to test for substances declared by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The advisory emphasizes that food for sportspersons must not contain these prohibited substances, aligning with FSSAI regulations and WADA's annual list of prohibited substances.
This action stems from Regulation 8 of the FSS (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations, 2016, which prohibits the inclusion of substances declared by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in "Food for Sportsperson." The advisory highlights that the notified laboratory, accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), can now be utilized for testing these prohibited substances. The list of prohibited substances is updated annually by WADA and becomes effective from January 1st of each year. This advisory empowers enforcement authorities to ensure compliance with FSSAI regulations and safeguard the health and well-being of athletes.
* Key Points:
• FSSAI Advisory Date: 11 November 2024
• Prohibited Substances: Substances declared by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
• Notified Laboratory: Accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
• Enforcement: Enables enforcement authorities to test "Food for Sportsperson" for prohibited substances.