Essential Compliance Guidelines for FSSAI-Licensed Food Business Operators

1. Displaying the FSSAI Number on Bills and Receipts
   – It is mandatory to mention your 14-digit FSSAI license number on all business transactions, including invoices and payment receipts.
2. Displaying the FSSAI License Certificate
   – The FSSAI license certificate must be prominently displayed at your business premises, factory, office, or shop.
   – Keep it readily available for customers and regulatory authorities.
   – Ensure renewal of your license at least two months before the expiry date to avoid penalties.
3. Displaying the FSSAI Number on Business Signboards
   – Your business signboard must prominently feature the FSSAI number along with the company name.
4. Maintaining Hygiene and Cleanliness
   – Keep your production area and storage premises thoroughly clean.
   – Prevent contamination of raw materials, finished products, packaging items, and food storage areas.
   – Use safe and hygienic cleaning practices regularly for food handling and storage.
5. Food Labeling and Quality Testing
   – If you are a manufacturer, it is compulsory to conduct laboratory food testing every six months (April to September and October to March) in an FSSAI-authorized lab.
   – Maintain test reports in your records and upload them to the FSSAI portal.
6. Annual Returns Filing (Form D1)
   – Manufacturers and import/export food businesses must submit an annual food business return online by April 15 each year.
   – The details to be provided include:

Total quantity of food produced (in kilograms/tons)

Total monetary value of production

7. Keeping Documents Ready for Submission
   – Ensure all necessary documents linked to your license are kept updated.
   – If a reminder is not received, proactively contact authorities for timely submission.
8. Record Keeping and Compliance
   – Maintain proper purchase and sales records.
   – Keep necessary documentation readily available for inspections.
9. Food Packaging Regulations
   – Your food packaging must include:

FSSAI logo and license number

Batch number, manufacturing and expiry dates

Food product details, weight, and nutritional information

10. Customer Complaints & Resolution System
   – Set up a customer grievance resolution system for quick handling of complaints.
   – Provide helpline numbers and email IDs on food packaging for consumer support

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