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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has withdrawn its directive that asked food business operators to remove the ‘A1’ and ‘A2’ labels from milk packaging.
After this order, now e-commerce companies and food businesses can continue to sell milk and its products with packaging having A1 and A2 labeling.
Last week, the food regulator had called for a ban on the use of A1 and A2 labelling on milk packaging, calling it misleading.
FSSAI had said in its order that these claims are not in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. Therefore, the regulator does not recognize this category and distinction.
In a new advisory issued on Monday, the regulator said, “The advisory dated August 21, 2024 is withdrawn for further consultation with the stakeholders.”
The structure of the protein present in milk is linked to A1 and A2
The meaning of A1 and A2 type labels on milk and its products is related to the chemical structure of the ‘beta-casein protein’ present in milk. It varies according to the breed and origin of the animal producing the milk.
Beta casein is the second most abundant protein. It has a better nutritional balance of amino acids. The regulator has asked to remove this labeling within 6 months.
The milk produced by cross breed cows is of A1 type
Usually A2 milk comes from Indian (desi) breed of cows. These are rich in proteins. These include categories like Red Sindhi, Sahiwal, Gir, Deoni and Tharparkar.
Whereas, A1 milk comes from European cattle breed. These cows are produced through cross breeding. These include categories like Jersey, Ayrshire, and British Short Horn.
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