The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous regulatory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006. It operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is responsible for regulating food safety and hygiene across India. The FSSAI sets food safety standards and oversees the production, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food products to ensure consumer safety. Food Business Operators (FBOs) must display the 14-digit FSSAI license or registration number on their food packaging, signaling compliance with established standards.
The process for obtaining FSSAI licenses and registrations is governed by the Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011. Licensing categories depend on the scale and type of food business. The licenses are valid for periods ranging from 1 to 5 years, and FBOs must renew them at least 30 days before expiration to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous regulatory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006. It operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and is responsible for regulating food safety and hygiene across India. The FSSAI sets food safety standards and oversees the production, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food products to ensure consumer safety. Food Business Operators (FBOs) must display the 14-digit FSSAI license or registration number on their food packaging, signaling compliance with established standards.
The process for obtaining FSSAI licenses and registrations is governed by the Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011. Licensing categories depend on the scale and type of food business. The licenses are valid for periods ranging from 1 to 5 years, and FBOs must renew them at least 30 days before expiration to maintain compliance with safety regulations.