{"id":21277,"date":"2020-12-08T12:09:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T06:39:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=21277"},"modified":"2020-12-08T12:10:56","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T06:40:56","slug":"requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Is there any Requirement of Food Inspection in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Today in\nthe time of pandemic it has become more essential to check and conduct food\ninspection before delivering it to the customers. The processed foods which are\nordered from the restaurant require passing with various stages of food inspections\nbefore it is marked as safe to consume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is\nimportant to maintain a balance and check all public safety measure ensuring\nthat food being served safe for consumption. The Indian Government uses several\nchecks and inspections that are mandatory in the food industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india\/#Why_Food_Inspections_are_Required\" >Why Food Inspections are\nRequired?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india\/#What_is_FSSAI_Food_License\" >What is FSSAI Food\nLicense?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india\/#How_is_Public_Safety_assured\" >How is Public Safety\nassured?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india\/#How_does_Food_Inspection_and_Checks_Works\" >How does Food\nInspection and Checks Works?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india\/#Who_can_make_application_under_FSSAI\" >Who can make application\nunder FSSAI?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india\/#Food_Inspections_and_Restaurant_Inspection\" >Food Inspections and\nRestaurant Inspection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india\/#Approval_and_Certification_under_FSSAI\" >Approval and\nCertification under FSSAI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-food-inspection-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Food_Inspections_are_Required\"><\/span>Why Food Inspections are\nRequired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food is\nthe basic need of life, but if consumed in a wrong way, it can cause diseases\nand result to death. Therefore it is needed to have safety checks in place. Any\nitem which is available for public use and consumption has to first pass\nseveral safety checks and inspections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, for the drugs and medicines, there are FDA inspections and several levels of checks for ensuring that those drugs are safe for human consumption. Various governing bodies protect the public from consuming harmful food. In India, the <strong>Food Safety &amp; Standards Authority of India (FSSAI<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fssai.gov.in\/\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup><strong>)<\/strong> is a leading body. It oversees, governs, and also sets safety standards for a food industry in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_FSSAI_Food_License\"><\/span>What is FSSAI Food\nLicense?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nFSSAI is a primary governing body that regulates food safety and standards in\nIndia. It functions under the Food Safety &amp; Standards Act, 2006. Further,\nit deals with setting up food safety standards and inspections in India. It has\nset the local governing bodies on the state level that foresee food regulation\nin their states. FSSAI issues food license to operate a food business in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Scenario of\nits Implementation?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The restaurant in India must surly and compulsorily require a food license. There are several penalties involved in case you do not implement the laws and compliances for obtaining <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI food license<\/strong><\/a>. In India millions of restaurants and food brands are popping up every other day but each one require a FSSAI license and conduct a valid food inspection as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_Public_Safety_assured\"><\/span>How is Public Safety\nassured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI is\nthe regulatory authority in the case to check the food related matters. It\nassigns every state with the local food and safety body. These local bodies\noperate under the guidelines from the FSSAI. The inspectors are bound to\nconduct inspection from time to time in order to ensure the health safety\nmeasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also need to examine the validity and <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license-renewal\"><strong>renewal of FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a> for any of the restaurant. In case of receiving any complains the Food inspectors will make sure that strict actions are taken and penalties imposed upon the defaulters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Food_Inspection_and_Checks_Works\"><\/span>How does Food\nInspection and Checks Works?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The food inspection includes the three basic principles- <strong><em>Govern, Regulate, and inspect <\/em><\/strong>the restaurants and food manufactures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-does-Food-Inspection-and-Checks-Works.png\" alt=\"Food Inspection and Checks Works\" class=\"wp-image-21278\" width=\"535\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-does-Food-Inspection-and-Checks-Works.png 1000w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-does-Food-Inspection-and-Checks-Works-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-does-Food-Inspection-and-Checks-Works-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/How-does-Food-Inspection-and-Checks-Works-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 535px) 100vw, 535px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_can_make_application_under_FSSAI\"><\/span>Who can make application\nunder FSSAI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Food Trucks, Restaurants, and Food chains have to apply for an FSSAI Certificate with a local municipality.<\/li><li>Additionally, food manufacturers have to apply for an FSSAI license if their turnover is more than 12 Lakhs, food manufacturers with the turnover below 12 lakhs need to apply for an FSSAI certificate.<\/li><li>FMCG producers and manufacturers with the turnover of above 20 Crore has to apply for an<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/central-fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI Central License<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_Inspections_and_Restaurant_Inspection\"><\/span>Food Inspections and\nRestaurant Inspection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Municipalities assign the Food Safety Inspector to an application. The\nfood safety inspector is tasked with the auditing and inspecting the food\nsafety standards in a particular restaurant or food chain. The auditing\nrevolves around checking if the safety needs to meet while procuring and\npreparing food for consumption. It is a food inspection.<\/li><li>The second inspection which takes place is known to be restaurant\ninspection. The food safety inspector audits the restaurant to check if the\nplace is hygienic or not. If a place is dirty and shabby, the application will\nbe disapproved. Completing health inspection and restaurant inspection grants\nan owner with the FSSAI certificate also it guarantees the customers about the\nsafety of the restaurant.<\/li><li>Food Chains and Manufacturers go through the same process: the food\ninspections, restaurant inspections, Health and Safety Inspection by the Food\nSafety Inspector.<\/li><li>Larger Manufacturers has to apply for the Food Safety Inspection from an\nFSSAI to be approved by Food and Safety Inspection Service agency.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approval_and_Certification_under_FSSAI\"><\/span>Approval and\nCertification under FSSAI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Upon approval by a Food and Safety Inspector, the FSSAI Certificate is\nissued to restaurants, local food chains, and food trucks.<\/li><li>Small food manufacturers and producers, on an approval by the Food and\nSafety Inspector, are awarded as the FSSAI Certificate.<\/li><li>Medium to Large Scale food manufacturers\/producers in the FMCG market\nare awarded an FSSAI license and FSSAI Central License if it successfully passes\nthe audit and inspection by the Food and Safety Inspection Service Agency.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>India has the food and safety inspection service which oversee by FSSAI. In case you are planning to start your own food-related business, don&#8217;t forget to get FSSAI registrations. At <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>Corpbiz<\/strong><\/a> we help our clients of an filing an application form. We assist throughout the process of FSSAI licensing and track the application status on behalf of our clients. We assure you to have FSSAI registration for the food business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-restrain-licensing-authorities-from-demanding-immaterial-documents-from-fbos\/\">\nFSSAI Restrain Licensing Authorities from Demanding Immaterial Documents from FBOs\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today in the time of pandemic it has become more essential to check and conduct food inspection before delivering it to the customers. 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