Registration of Foreign Food manufacturing facilities: The Food Authority may from time to time based on the risk specify the categories of food products intended for export to India for further regulating control as specified in these regulations. Foreign Food...
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These regulations prescribe the labelling requirements of pre-packaged foods and display of essential information on premises where food is manufactured, processed, served and stored. Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods: General Requirements: (1) Every pre-packaged food shall be labeled with information as...
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Need and various aspects of food testing and notified NABL, Referral and Reference labs: Access to safe, reliable and nutritious food supplies is a basic need for all people. Food industry in India is evolving every day. There are thousands...
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As scientific evidence linking diet and health expands and deepens, the need to provide more nutritional information to consumers has been recognized. One of the main drivers for nutrition labelling is the increased prevalence of diet-related noncommunicable diseases. Labelling is...
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There are many components of a food label that aim to protect consumers from fraud and promote the health of consumers. Codex recommends that key types of information about the exact nature and characteristics of packaged foods be mandatory on...
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The packaging market in India seems set for the next level of growth. Strong favourable demographics aside, factors such as increasing income levels, rising consumer awareness and demand for processed food, and the multinational giants taking rapid strides in the...
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About Hygiene Rating: FSSAI Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is an online, transparent scoring and rating process which aims to allow consumers to make informed choices about the places where they eat out & through these choices, encourage businesses to improve...
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Food Safety Commissioners (FSCs): As per the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006, the state food safety machinery is headed by the Commissioners of food safety, for efficient implementation of food safety and standards and other requirements laid down under...
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To develop your documented Food Safety Management System you need to complete the following steps: What steps are there in the processes? Think about all the foods that you sell/and or produce and list all the steps in the process,...
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Quality control programme shall be in place to include inspection and testing of incoming raw materials and finished products. Laboratory facility and trained and competent testing personnel shall be available for food testing. If there is no in-house laboratory present,...
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Registration of Foreign Food manufacturing facilities: (a) The Food Authority may from time to time based on the risk specify the categories of food products intended for export to India for further regulating control as specified in these regulations. (b)...
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Recall strategy: A recall strategy should contain at least the following elements: depth of recall, which may extend to the consumer level, the retail level, or the wholesale level; the contents of public notifications to be issued depending on the...
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The use of flavorings in processed foods is determined by a number of factors. These factors are not limited to, but generally include (1) a demonstrable need for the flavor, (2) compliance with legal requirements, (3) compatibility with other ingredients,...
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Scope: These regulations specify the responsibility of the food donor and surplus food distribution organizations those who are engaged in distributing the surplus food to any person free of cost. Responsibilities of food business operator: Any food donor having surplus...
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The use of printing inks for food packaging presents some interesting regulatory quandaries. Whereas substances that are expected to migrate to food are defined under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of 1938 as food additives and require regulatory...
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Specific requirement for processing of fish and fish products specified below shall be followed: Internal Structure & fittings: All interior structures (including floors, walls, ceilings, doors, windows, partitions, overhead fixtures, working surface that come into direct contact with fish and...
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General requirement: No Objection Certificate from the Municipality or Panchayat and State Pollution Control Board to be obtained. Premise Requirements: Every such establishment/Slaughter House shall make separate provision in the slaughter hall for the slaughter of different species of animals...
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Procurement of raw materials and ingredients: Receiving of food must be done at a designated place or a specific platform. It must be kept cleaned and where appropriate disinfected. All packaged raw materials or ingredients or any product used in...
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To develop your documented Food Safety Management System you need to complete the following eight steps: What steps are there in my processes? Think about all the foods that you sell/and or produce and list all the steps in the...
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Definition of Vegan Food: (1) In these regulations, unless the context otherwise requires, - (a) “vegan food” means the food or food ingredient, including additives, flavourings, enzymes and carriers, or processing aids that are not products of animal origin and...
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(1) Processing aids included in these regulations: The processing aids listed herein are recognised as suitable for use in foods in conformance with the provisions of these regulations and have been assigned an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) or determined (wherever...
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Manufacture, pack, sell etc., of organic food: No person shall manufacture, pack, sell, offer for sale, market or otherwise distribute or import any organic food unless they comply with the requirements laid down under these regulations. Applicability of the systems:...
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Conditions for non-misleading and valid advertisement: (1) An advertisement shall be considered to be valid and not misleading, if– (a) it contains truthful and honest representation; (b) it does not mislead consumers by exaggerating the accuracy, scientific validity or practical...
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General packaging requirements for Canned products: All containers shall be securely packed and sealed. The exterior of the cans shall be free from major dents, rust, perforations and seam distortions Cans shall be free from leaks. Packaging requirements for Milk...
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Food Additives included in these Regulations The food additives listed herein are recognised as suitable for use in foods in conformance with the provisions of these regulations and have been assigned an Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) or determined, on the...
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Introduction to Advertising & Claim Regulation: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified the draft regulations pertaining to claims and advertisements by food business operators in respect of their food products. These regulations are aimed at establishing...
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“Non-specified food” means any food other than proprietary food or food ingredients, including additives, processing aids and enzymes for which standards have not been specified in any regulation made under the Act. Food products/Ingredients that are neither standardized nor fall...
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“Food Importer” means a Food Business Operator importing or desirous of importing article of food into Indian territory, who is duly licensed as Importer under the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 made under...
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Alcoholic Beverages Regulation: The FSSAI had in 2008 notified a separate regulation for alcoholic drinks. The new regulations called the Food Safety and Standards (alcoholic Beverages) regulations 2018 has come in to force from 1st April, 2019, except the parameter...
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Food Irradiation: What You Need to Know? Irradiation does not make foods radioactive, compromise nutritional quality, or noticeably change the taste, texture, or appearance of food. In fact, any changes made by irradiation are so minimal that it is not...
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Objectives of the food recall procedure: Ensure removal of food under recall from all stages of the food chain in accordance with Food Safety and Standards Act; ensure dissemination of information to concerned consumers and customers; and ensure retrieval, destruction...
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Definition of Pest Management: Pest Management is a system that, in the context of associated environment and population dynamics of the pest species, utilizes all suitable techniques and methods in as compatible a manner as possible and maintains pest populations...
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General requirements: An article of infant milk substitutes or infant foods or food for special medical purpose intended for infants, whose standards are not specified under these regulations shall be manufactured for sale, exhibited for sale or stored for sale...
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As per Food Safety and Standard (Prohibition & Restriction on Sale) Regulations, 2011, there is prohibition and restriction on sales of Certain articles/ingredients/admixtures, etc. which may have been consumed earlier but due to ill effects on health of people, unsafe...
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Responsibilities of School Authority to ensure safe food and balanced diets on school Premises: School Authority selling or catering school meals by itself in the school campus shall get registered as a food business operator from the concerned authority under the...
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Definition of E-commerce: "E-commerce" known as electronic commerce or internet commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services using the internet, and the transfer of money and data to execute these transactions. E-commerce is often used to...
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Purpose: The objective of this Criteria is to provide a set of model requirements to help food business to attain a higher standard of food hygiene and safety through adoption of good practices. To all intents and purposes, this Criteria...
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Sweetening agents including Honey 2.8.1 - SUGAR PLANTATION WHITE SUGAR (commonly known as sugar) means the crystallized product obtained from sugarcane or sugar beet. It shall be free from dirt, filth, iron filings, and added colouring matter. Extraneous matter shall...
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The guidelines for use of “FSSAI and/or its initiatives” logos by FBOs, various Government/ semi-government/ CSOs/ private organizations/ associations/ development partners are as under: Use of FSSAI logo and name by FBOs: FSSAI logo and License number shall be displayed...
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Basmati Export Development Foundation (BEDF) has been founded by Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and is a society registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860. State Government of UP has provided about 10 acres of land at...
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Plant Quarantine: Plant quarantine is defined as the legal enforcement of the measures aimed to prevent pests from spreading or to prevent them from multiplying further in case they have already gained entry and have established in new restricted areas....
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SCHEME FOR ISSUE OF HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT OF FOOD PRODUCTS: INTRODUCTION: Export Inspection Council of India (EIC), the official certifying body of the Govt. of India for exports was set up under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act,...
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A nutraceutical is a food or food related component that intends for health benefits even in treatment and prevention of aliments. Many people rely on dietary supplements as alternative therapy that are medicinal herbs and nutraceuticals. There is rising demand...
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Packaging Regulation: “The primary objective of packaging is to protect the food contents from microbiological, chemical, physical and atmospheric contamination and preserve the food and thereby protect consumer’s health.” “Good packaging also ensures that there is no change in sensory...
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Introduction: The Tobacco Board, flagship under the ministry of commerce and industry has decided to implement a country-wide portal to ease and facilitate procedures for traders associated with the Board. "Tobacco Board is committed to accomplishing its role - the...
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Introduction: Food products are said to be adulterated if their quality is lowered by the addition of any substance, which is injurious to health or by extracting a nutritious substance present in the food. Food adulterants include coloring agents, starch,...
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Introduction: Food Safety Surveillance is a system that collects data regarding all types of contaminants in foods. It has to be conducted in a structured and planned manner with the purpose to understand the spectrum of food safety, timely identification...
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Introduction: SHEFEXIL was originally incorporated as SEPC (Shellac Export Promotion Council) 60 years ago, and this panel has been in special focus by the Council ever since. The main export products under this panel include Shellac, Seedlac, Buttonlac, Aleuritic Acid,...
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Introduction to MPEDA The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) was set up by an act of Parliament during 1972. The erstwhile Marine Products Export Promotion Council established by the Government of India in September 1961 was converged in to...
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What is Food Import Clearance System (FICS)? The Food Import Clearance System (FICS) is an online system to enable importers to seek No Objection Certificates (NOC) for imported food items. It is a 100% online system. How to apply for...
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What are Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises? Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has emerged as a highly vibrant and dynamic sector of the Indian economy over the last five decades. MSMEs not only play crucial role in providing...
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What is FoSCoS? FoSCoS- Food Safety and Compliance System is a unified application built on open source platform, with enhanced features, easily configurable and has architectural capability to meet the envisaged functionalities and modules. The application is designed in such...
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Introduction to Coconut Development Board (CDB): Coconut Development Board (CDB) is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India for the integrated development of coconut cultivation and industry in the country with focus on...
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How to get FSSAI Product Approval FSSAI product approval is the process by which a product gets approved by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India. FSSAI product approval is granted at the Central Government level and in this...
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Definition: Proprietary Food means an article of food which are not standardized in Food Safety and Standards (Food Product Standards and Food Additives) Regulations and Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special...
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Organic Food Regulation-FSSAI Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has the mandate to regulate manufacture, distribute, sell or import “organic foods” as per the provisions laid under Section 22 of the Food Safety Standards Act, 2006. Organic foods...
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Food Fortification is a scientifically proven, cost-effective, scalable and sustainable global intervention that addresses the issue of micro-nutrient deficiencies. In October 2016, FSSAI operationalized the Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Foods) Regulations, 2016 for fortifying staples namely Wheat Flour...
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Be Prepared to Avoid Penalty & Punishment/Imprisonment The Food Safety & Standard Act, 2006 contains the general provisions for penalties for various offences / contravention of provisions of the Act, Rules & Regulations committed by an individual. A person may...
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Exporting FBOs required to file their quarterly e-Return for every quarter for their existing License no. in Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) to avoid penal provisions under FSS act 2006 leading to cancellation of License. For more information, please Chat...
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The DGFASLI is an attached office of the Ministry of Labour & Employment, Government of India and serves as a technical arm to assist the Ministry in formulating national policies on occupational safety and health in factories and docks. It...
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About Coffee Board: The saga of Indian coffee began on a humble note, with planting of ‘Seven seeds’ of ‘Mocha’ during 1600 AD by the legendary holy saint Baba Budan, in the courtyard of his hermitage on ‘Baba Budan Giris’...
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Tea Board Organisation: Organisation of the Board: The present Tea Board is functioning as a statutory body of the Central Government under the Ministry of Commerce. The Board is constituted of 31 members (including Chairman) drawn from Members of Parliament,...
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Constitution: Spices Board was constituted on 26th February 1987 under the Spices Board Act 1986 (No. 10 of 1986) with the merger of the erstwhile Cardamom Board (1968) and Spices Export Promotion Council (1960). Spices Board is one of the...
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Cold Storage Order, 1980 The Order was promulgated under EC Act to ensure proper refrigeration and general hygienic conditions of Cold Storage by regulating its growth, setup, technical requirements for various food stuffs, which include: Fresh, frozen, dried or preserved...
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Central Pollution Control Board The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change It was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of pollution) Act, 1974 Subsequently, CPCB was entrusted with...
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About Export Inspection Council (EIC): The Export Inspection Council (EIC) was set up by the Government of India under the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963 (22 of 1963), in order to ensure sound development of export trade of...
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Objective of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS): The erstwhile Indian Standards Institution (ISI) was established in year 1947 (now Bureau of Indian Standards) with the objective of harmonious development of standardization activity in India. Under the Bureau of Indian Standards...
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Introduction: Central Ground Water Authority has been constituted under Section 3(3) of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 to regulate and control development and management of ground water resources in the country. Powers & Functions: The Authority has been conferred with...
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List of Mandatory Documents for Fssai Central License (Enclosed) List of Mandatory Documents for Fssai State License (Enclosed) List of Mandatory Documents for Fssai Registration Certificate Photo of Food Business Operator Document for Identity Proof like Ration Card, Voter ID...
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An Act to consolidate the laws relating to food and to establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import,...
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An Act to consolidate the laws relating to food and to establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import,...
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To strengthen the food safety surveillance system, FSSAI has envisaged audits of Food Business Operators through Private Auditing Agencies. In order to cultivate and foster the growth of compliance culture, FSSAI is enabling compliance through private recognised Auditing Agencies. Food...
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Compulsory- FOOD SAFETY DISPLAY BOARDS As per the FSS Regulation, there is a mandatory requirement of displaying FSSAI License/Registration Number at food premises. Usually, the FSSAI license number is not visible to the consumers. Thus, to change the overall consumer...
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About AGMARK: AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural produce, assuring that they conform to a grade standard notified by Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI), Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare under...
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Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) organisation is an attached office of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and is headed by Director General of Foreign Trade. Right from its inception till 1991, when liberalization in the economic policies of...
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Introduction: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985. The Act (2 of...
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INFANT MILK SUBSTITUTE, FEEDING BOTTLES AND INFANT FOODS (REGULATIONS OF PRODUCTION, SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION) ACT 1992 AND AMENDED ACT 2003 The Act was promulgated with a view to protecting and promoting breast-feeding and ensuring proper use of infant foods by...
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Export (Quality Control & Inspection) Act, 1963 The Act was promulgated to ensure quality of products exported to other countries by meeting quality standards of importing country. It is under administrative control of Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of...
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Consumer Protection Act, 1986 Amended Act, 1993 Consumer Protection Act was promulgated to safeguard interest of consumers that they are not deceived in terms of quantity, quality, price or any other unfair trade practices by unscrupulous businessman It is enforced...
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Introduction: (i) Legal Metrology is the application of legal requirements to measurements and measuring instruments. (ii) The objective of Legal Metrology is to ensure public guarantee from the point of view of security and accuracy of the weighments and measurements....
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As per Section 92 (1) of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 empowers the Food Authority to make regulations/standards in consistent with this Act and Rules made there under. After the enactment of the FSS Act, 2006 FSSAI has drafted...
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Existing Android Users - Please UPDATE YOUR APP for exiting new features. Scientific Panel on Methods of Sampling & Analysis: FSSAI has constituted Scientific Panel on Methods of Sampling and Analysis to revise existing testing methodologies and incorporate new test...
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About the DART Book: Detect Adulteration with Rapid Test (DART) booklet is a compilation of common quick tests for detection of food adulterants at household by the citizens themselves so as to induce awareness among the consumers about food safety....
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FSSAI has issued a guidance document on Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to implement GMP (good manufacturing practices)/GHP (good hygiene practices) requirements for food products. The document, based on the product category, can be used by the FBOs (food business...
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Condition of License: All Food Business operators shall ensure that the following conditions are complied with at all times during the course of its Food Business. Food Business Operators Shall: Display a true copy of the license granted in Form...
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As per section 2.1.13 of FSS (Licensing and Registration) Regulations, 2011, If you are involved in the manufacturing of Milk and Milk Products, you are required to submit half yearly return in the attached format (Form D2) to your concerned...
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Food Safety and Standard Authority of India has to ensure training of persons who are, or intend to become involved in food businesses, whether as food business operators or employees or otherwise. It has accordingly been decided that it would...
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New License/Renewal of License/Modification of License: As per Section 31(1) of FSS Act, 2006 every Food Business Operator in the country is required to be licensed under the Food Safety &Standards Authority of India. The licensing and registration procedure and requirements...
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A list of documents required to be submitted at the time of applying for new license and renewal / modification of License was issued by FSSAI vide order no. 1(4)2011/License/FSSAI dated 14.05.2012. FSSAI has been in the constant process of...
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Manufacturing: Food business operators manufacturing any article of food containing ingredients or substances or using technologies or processes or combination thereof whose safety has not been established through these regulations or which do not have a history of safe use...
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As per section 2.1.13 of FSS (Licensing and Registration) Regulations, 2011, you are required to submit annual return of your business for the financial year as per the attached format (Form D1) to your concerned Licensing Authority by 31st May...
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