The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in its advisory dated August 21, had said that the claims of A1 and A2 types of milk and milk products do not conform with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. As a result, food business operators (FBOs) were asked to remove A1 and A2 claims from their products and exhaust pre-printed labels within six months.

Now, in a new advisory issued on Monday, August 26, 2024, FSSAI has withdrawn the previous advisory to remove A1 and A2 types claims from milk and milk products packaging, reported PTI. 

The advisory has been withdrawn to carry out further consultations with stakeholders.

This means that food business operators can continue to sell and market their milk and milk products with claims of A1 and A2 types.