{"id":23226,"date":"2021-01-01T11:11:59","date_gmt":"2021-01-01T05:41:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=23226"},"modified":"2020-12-31T16:12:44","modified_gmt":"2020-12-31T10:42:44","slug":"rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"An Overview on Rules related to FSSAI Display Boards in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">For all the food businesses, it is obligatory to get the FSSAI registration in India. You should be well aware of&nbsp;rules of food license and&nbsp;FSSAI Display Boards rules available in India. All kinds of food operating business in India are regulated by the FSSAI. There are 3 classes of permission you need to take that are Basic registration, State or <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/central-fssai-license\"><strong>Central FSSAI License<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These licenses are based on the annual turnover &amp; the type of the activities they have undertaken. Once you have received the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI License<\/strong><\/a> number, which is a 14 digit number issued under FSSAI regulations. There are specific&nbsp;regulations that talks about rules of FSSAI display boards&nbsp;that one should abide by in terms of displaying various information. Previously only the 14 digit license number was essential to be displayed but now there is added requirement other than displaying the license number.<\/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\/rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india\/#FSDB-_Food_Safety_display_Boards\" >FSDB- Food Safety display Boards<\/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\/rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india\/#Color_Coding_for_Various_FSDBs\" >Color Coding for Various FSDBs<\/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\/rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india\/#Important_Elements_of_FSSAI_Display_Boards\" >Important Elements of FSSAI Display\nBoards<\/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\/rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india\/#Points_to_Consider_while_Exhibiting_FSSAI_Display_Boards\" >Points to Consider while Exhibiting\nFSSAI Display Boards<\/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\/rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india\/#Why_FSSAI_has_Authorized_Food_Safety_Display_Boards_in_India\" >Why FSSAI has Authorized Food\nSafety Display Boards in India?<\/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\/rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india\/#Reason_for_Food_Safety_Display_Boards_to_come_into_Force\" >Reason for Food Safety Display Boards\nto come into Force<\/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\/rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india\/#Feedback_System\" >Feedback System<\/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\/rules-related-to-fssai-display-boards-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FSDB-_Food_Safety_display_Boards\"><\/span>FSDB- Food Safety display Boards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The FSSAI\ndepartment in order to reinforce the safety of food has introduced <strong><em>Food\nSafety Display Boards (FSDBs)<\/em><\/strong> for a variety of food businesses in India.\nThe existing mandatory requirement of rules for&nbsp;FSSAI display boards, it\nwill also be compulsory for Food Business Operators to exhibit these&nbsp;specific\nrules of FSSAI&nbsp;display&nbsp;Boards&nbsp;at premises of the <strong><em>Food\nBusiness Operator<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI Display Boards are the instructive board that mainly displays safety of food and hygiene practices that are required to be followed by FBO in their organizations. The FSSAI display boards&nbsp;are color based for various types of food businesses to ease the recognition by the customers. <\/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\/types-of-fssai-license-underlining-the-concept-of-fssai-registration\/\">What are the Types of FSSAI License underlining the Concept of FSSAI Registration?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Color_Coding_for_Various_FSDBs\"><\/span>Color Coding for Various FSDBs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For customers to\neasily recognize the type of food business whether it is a manufacturing unit, restaurant,\nretail store and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>There are specific colors for each type of FBO explained below-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Manufacturing \u2013 Turquoise<\/li><li>Transportation \/ Distribution \u2013\nMarine Blue<\/li><li>Volume \u2013 Yellow<\/li><li>Retail Sale Of Wines \u2013 Brown<\/li><li>Retail Sale Of Fruits And\nVegetables \u2013 Green<\/li><li>Retail Sale Of Meat \u2013 Red<\/li><li>Retail Milk \u2013 Blue<\/li><li>Restaurant \u2013 Purple<\/li><li>Street Food \u2013 Purple<\/li><li>Retail Store \u2013 Gray<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Elements_of_FSSAI_Display_Boards\"><\/span>Important Elements of FSSAI Display\nBoards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Three important elements of food Safety display board rules are as follows-<\/strong><\/em><\/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\/Important-Elements-of-FSSAI-Display-Boards.png\" alt=\"Important Elements of FSSAI Display Boards\" class=\"wp-image-23252\" width=\"573\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Important-Elements-of-FSSAI-Display-Boards.png 985w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Important-Elements-of-FSSAI-Display-Boards-300x141.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Important-Elements-of-FSSAI-Display-Boards-768x361.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Demonstration of FSSAI License\nNumber<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food Business\nOperators need to display the FSSAI license number at their premises. It is\ndone so that the customers can validate the license number from the website of\nFSSAI in case any doubt arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Safety and Hygiene\nRequirements <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Notify&nbsp;the\nconsumers about the food handlers and the authoritarian staff about the\nimportant requirements related to the display boards, thus getting an assurance\non food safety standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Effective Consumer Feedback\nSystem<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An\neffective&nbsp;consumer feedback system which facilitates several options for customers\nfor sending feedback via WhatsApp, text message or provide feedback on FSSAI\nmobile Application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Points_to_Consider_while_Exhibiting_FSSAI_Display_Boards\"><\/span>Points to Consider while Exhibiting\nFSSAI Display Boards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The important points to consider while exhibiting food safety display board are as follows-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Only show FSSAI display boards precise\nto the category of food business.<\/li><li>Select A4 size display for\nFSSAI Registered food business and A3 display for FSSAI Licensed Food Business\noperators.<\/li><li>A minimum of one Food Safety Display\nBoard can be displayed. More than one board can be exhibited only in case the\noutlet is big in size and Food Safety Display Board displayed is not noticeable\nto all the customers and food handlers from one definite place.<\/li><li>Material for food safety\ndisplay board should be used so that the content of FSDB should not get unclear\nor damaged over time.<\/li><li>The Food Business Operators should\nadd their FSSAI License Number on top with Company Name and Feedback Details on\nthe lower right side for a feedback system.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_FSSAI_has_Authorized_Food_Safety_Display_Boards_in_India\"><\/span>Why FSSAI has Authorized Food\nSafety Display Boards in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While FSSAI rules states\nthat such board should be placed in the premises of the FBO where each and\nevery customer can see the board. Most of the restaurants have failed to comply\nwith these rules previously. Therefore, after years of consideration, the FSSAI\nregulations have decided that they will take this matter up with strict rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most restaurants do\nmake the FSSAI registration number public to their consumers. Such move will\nhelp the restaurant build a better consumer relationship with more trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers can now\nenter restaurants knowing that it is one that is certified by the FSSAI. This\nhelps to enhance the whole customer perceptibility and emphasizes food safety standards\nwithin the country.&nbsp; These boards will provide information that will help consumers\nrecognize the different hygiene practices which are followed by the organization\nfrom where they are consuming the product. The boards should be color-coded so\nthat it becomes easy to recognize the type of organization and the rules\nrelated to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reason_for_Food_Safety_Display_Boards_to_come_into_Force\"><\/span>Reason for Food Safety Display Boards\nto come into Force<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2018,\nthe FSSAI had affirmed that regulations regarding the functioning of the FSSAI Amendment,\nwhere one of the&nbsp;circumstances for FSSAI License&nbsp;is that every\nrestaurant should always place a FSSAI display board at obvious spot within the\npremises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the rule\nfailed to be followed by restaurants after six months since the implementation\nof regulation related to the display board. FSSAI&nbsp;had sustained that such\nplaces do not abide by the rules of FSSAI. Therefore, they have decided to ensure\nthat the law is strictly adhered all the times.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The display board\nshould consists of the FSSAI registration or license number as a sign of approval.\nThe soft copy of the board is required to be displayed and it can be acquired\nfrom&nbsp;FSSAI\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feedback_System\"><\/span>Feedback System<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The feedback system is a necessary feature of FSSAI display board because it allows customers to express their opinions. Notes can be submitted via SMS, WhatsApp, <em><strong>SMS<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/SMS\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup>, or through the FSSAI app. This feedback is then directed to a higher body, which then processes it to ensure compliance is maintained. Once inputs are processed, they are also shared with the food establishment so that they are able to measure its performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The rules of\nhygiene to be followed<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The facility should maintain\nclean places, and regular pest control measures should be taken.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Food should be\nprepared using drinking water only.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Food must be cooked properly.<\/li><li>Hot food should be kept above\n60 \u00b0 C, and cold food should be kept at 5 \u00b0 C.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Frozen products\nshould be stored under -18 \u00b0 C.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Vegetables and non-veg foods\nshould be stored separately. Cooked and uncooked food should be kept in\nseparate containers to prevent contamination.<\/li><li>Vegetables and non-vegetables\nshould be cut using separate cutting boards and knives.<\/li><li>All employees must wear clean\nuniforms while handling food.<\/li><li>Staff should wash their hands\nthoroughly after handling food, using a toilet, or cleaning.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Wounds and other\nwounds should be covered with water-proof assistance.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Staff should not handle food in\nthe event of a lack of health.<\/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>FSSAI Display Boards are the instructive board that mainly displays safety of food and hygiene practices that are required to be followed by FBO in their organizations. The FSSAI display boards&nbsp;are color based for various types of food businesses to ease the recognition by the customers. <\/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\/consequences-under-food-safety-norms-for-not-having-fssai-license\/\">Will there be any Adverse Consequences under Food Safety Norms for not having FSSAI License?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For all the food businesses, it is obligatory to get the FSSAI registration in India. You should be well aware of&nbsp;rules of food license and&nbsp;FSSAI Display Boards rules available in India. All kinds of food operating business in India are regulated by the FSSAI. 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