{"id":31594,"date":"2021-06-08T12:41:44","date_gmt":"2021-06-08T07:11:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=31594"},"modified":"2021-06-08T14:43:57","modified_gmt":"2021-06-08T09:13:57","slug":"food-safety-mitra-scheme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/food-safety-mitra-scheme\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Safety Mitra Scheme: Definition, Eligibility, and Registration Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Food Safety Mitra Scheme is a government initiative to support small and medium food businesses. The scheme was introduced by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India, aka <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI<\/strong><\/a>. The scheme aims to help small and medium food businesses by rendering services in terms of compliances, licensing, hygiene ratings, and training. Also, the scheme will generate ample jobs for youth across the country. This article will cover different aspects of the Food Safety Mitra Scheme in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Objectives of the Food Safety Mitra Scheme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The following points reflect the key objectives of the Food Safety Mitra Scheme<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To create employment for the\nyoung bloods associated with the food and nutrition field. <\/li><li>To advocate the ease of doing\nbusiness by establishing a transparent &amp;organized ecosystem supporting food\nbusiness. <\/li><li>To encourage proactive\nindividuals with the food safety ecosystem. <\/li><\/ul>\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\/food-safety-mitra-scheme\/#What_is_the_role_of_Food_Safety_Mitra_FMS\" >What is the\nrole of Food Safety Mitra (FMS)?<\/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\/food-safety-mitra-scheme\/#Activities_to_be_performed_by_Food_Safety_Mitra\" >Activities to\nbe performed by Food Safety Mitra<\/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\/food-safety-mitra-scheme\/#Service_Chargeobtained_by_the_Food_Safety_Mitra_from_FBOs\" >Service Chargeobtained\nby the Food Safety Mitra from FBOs<\/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\/food-safety-mitra-scheme\/#Online_Application_Procedure_to_be_followed_by_the_applicant_for_Food_Safety_Mitra_Scheme\" >Online\nApplication Procedure to be followed by the applicant for Food Safety Mitra\nScheme<\/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\/food-safety-mitra-scheme\/#Issuance_of_Food_Safety_Mitra_Certificate\" >Issuance of Food\nSafety Mitra Certificate<\/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\/food-safety-mitra-scheme\/#Cancellation_of_Food_Safety_Mitra_Certification\" >Cancellation\nof Food Safety Mitra Certification<\/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\/food-safety-mitra-scheme\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_role_of_Food_Safety_Mitra_FMS\"><\/span>What is the\nrole of Food Safety Mitra (FMS)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food Safety Mitra is an individual who is duly trained by FSSAI to undertake the task on the behalf of food business operators i.e. FBOs with respect to the inculcation of the FSS Act, Rules, and Regulations. The food safety Mitra is bifurcated into 3 important categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Digital Mitra<\/li><li>Trainer Mitra<\/li><li>Hygiene Mitra<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria related to Digital Mitra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The age of the applicant should fall within 21 to 60 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant must have a graduation degree from a certified\nuniversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant should possessskills regarding the usages of PC and the internet.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria related to Trainer Mitra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>S.No <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Particulars <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Basic Level <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Advance Level<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Special Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"623\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"29\">\n<p><strong>1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">\n<p>Educational Qualification<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">\n<p>Graduation in Science\/<br>technology\/food\/biology<br>\/ \/microbiology\/\n  chemistry or any other<br> concerned fields.\n  &nbsp;\n  A person with<br> different educational background<br> must have a minimum\n  experience of 5 years<br> in manufacturing, catering,<br> retail, etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">\n<p>Graduation in Science\/<br>technology\/food\/<br>biology\/ <br>\/microbiology\/\n  chemistry or any<br> other concerned fields.<br>\n  &nbsp;\n  &nbsp;\n  A person with<br> different educational<br> background must<br> have a minimum\n  experience of 7<br> years in manufacturing,<br> catering, retail, etc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Graduation in Science\/<br>technology\/food\/biology<br>\/ \/microbiology\/\n  chemistry or any other<br> concerned fields.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n\n\n<p>A person with different educational background must have a minimum experience of 7 years in sectors such as milk, fish, m<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>eat etc. <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td colspan=\"4\" width=\"623\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"29\">\n<p><strong>2.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">\n<p>Training Experience<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">\n<p>Minimum 3 years of experience in food safety &amp; hygiene, including HACCP, FSMS, and any other identical food safety systems<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">\n<p>Minimum5 years of experience in food safety &amp; hygiene, including HACCP, FSMS, and any other identical food safety systems<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Minimum 3 years of experience in food safety &amp; hygiene, including HACCP, FSMS, and any other identical food safety systems<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"29\">\n<p><strong>3.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">\n<p>General Training Received<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">\n<p>Knowledge related to FSSAI rules and regulations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">\n<p>Knowledge related to FSSAI rules and regulations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Knowledge related to FSSAI rules and regulations<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"29\">\n<p><strong>4.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"103\">\n<p>Skills<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"142\">\n<p>Good communication &amp; motivational skills.<\/p>\n<p>Should be able to attain 20 days training module\/year<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"180\">\n<p>Good communication &amp; motivational skills.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Should be able to attain 20 days training module\/year<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"198\">\n<p>Good communication &amp; motivational skills.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Should be able to attain 20 days training module\/year<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria related to the Hygiene Mitra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The permissible age limit for the applicant is 21-60 years. <\/li><li>The applicant must possess a graduation degree in Catering Technology, Hotel Management, microbiology, Dairy, Agricultural Sciences, Oil Technology, Bio-Technology, Veterinary Sciences, Food, <em><strong>Biochemistry<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Biochemistry\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup>. <\/li><li>The applicant should be aware of FSSAI rules and regulations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"shadow1\"><strong>Note:<\/strong> The applicant with extensive knowledge on hazards identification, hygienic and sanitary practices, analysis or control of contaminants, and processing techniques would be given priority.<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Activities_to_be_performed_by_Food_Safety_Mitra\"><\/span>Activities to\nbe performed by Food Safety Mitra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The roles and accountabilities of the Food Safety Mitra are as\nfollow: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Digital Mitra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Online filing of new web forms\nrelated to licensing. <\/li><li>Online application filing regarding\nthe ratification of registration or license.<\/li><li>Online filing related to annual\nreturns.<\/li><li>Online applications filling for\nvalidation of label\/product\/advertisement Claim.<\/li><li>Online appeal filing regarding\nthe revocation or suspension of registration. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trainer Mitra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>To organize training within Eat\nRight Campuses<\/li><li>To organizetraining for the food\nsafety supervisors<\/li><li>To organizeon-demand training for\nthe food safety personnel engage in food businesses. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hygiene Mitra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Probing hygiene of FBOoutlets against\nthe pre-determined guidelines.<\/li><li>Assisting FBO in regards to the\nhygiene guidelines\u2019 implementation. <\/li><li>Conducting food safety training\nfor food safety supervisors and food handlers to advocate safe food handling\npractices.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Service_Chargeobtained_by_the_Food_Safety_Mitra_from_FBOs\"><\/span>Service Chargeobtained\nby the Food Safety Mitra from FBOs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> The table below manifests the charges to be obtained by the food safety Mitra <\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>S.No<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Type of Service<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Service Charge<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  1\n  <\/td><td>\n  For new application filingrelated to registration, license, and\n  annual returns.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.100\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  2\n  <\/td><td>\n  For application filing regarding the modification of registration\n  or license.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  3\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Training<\/em><\/strong>\n  &nbsp;\n  Basic levelAdvanced LevelSpecial Level\n  \n  \n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Negotiable by Trainer Mitra<\/em><\/strong>\n  &nbsp;\n  INR 2000 for FBO having 15\n  employees or less.<br>\n  INR 5000 for FBO having 15 employees or more.\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  4\n  <\/td><td>\n  Hygiene Audit\n  <\/td><td>\n  INR 2000 for FBO having &nbsp;15\n  employees or less.<br>\n  INR 5000 for FBO having &nbsp;15 employees\n  or more.\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online_Application_Procedure_to_be_followed_by_the_applicant_for_Food_Safety_Mitra_Scheme\"><\/span>Online\nApplication Procedure to be followed by the applicant for Food Safety Mitra\nScheme<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The applicant must follow the given instructions to apply for Food\nSafety Mitra Scheme<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 1:&nbsp;Visit the&nbsp;online portal of FSSAI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 2:&nbsp;Tap on the \u201cApply Online\u201d link present in the home\nwindow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 3:&nbsp;Now, complete the web-based form with information\nrelated to personal details, qualification details, contact details, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 4:&nbsp;After filling the web-based form, go through the terms\nand conditions &amp; click on the \u201cAgree\u201d button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step 5:&nbsp;Tap on the &nbsp;\u201cRegister Yourself\u201d button to wrap up the\nregistration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issuance_of_Food_Safety_Mitra_Certificate\"><\/span>Issuance of Food\nSafety Mitra Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Post-approval of the application, the applicant will undergo the\nonline training and be bound to appear for CBT at the specified test centres.\nAfter the assessment\u2019s completion, the authority will bestow the certificate\nthat comes with the validity of two years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cancellation_of_Food_Safety_Mitra_Certification\"><\/span>Cancellation\nof Food Safety Mitra Certification <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During the commencement of certification tenure, the FSSAI will\ncollect adeposit of Rs.5000 from the FSM as security. This security is\nrefundable in case the applicant opts to exit from the scheme for any reason. <\/p>\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>With Food Safety Mitra, FSSAI is striving to create an ecosystem of registered individuals for helping FBOs with licensing and other key requisites. Apart from that, they will also participate in training and auditing hygiene at several educational campuses and institutions. <\/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\/food-safety-mitra-fsm\/\">What is Food Safety Mitra (FSM)? <\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Food Safety Mitra Scheme is a government initiative to support small and medium food businesses. The scheme was introduced by the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India, aka FSSAI. The scheme aims to help small and medium food businesses by rendering services in terms of compliances, licensing, hygiene ratings, and training. Also, the scheme [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":31628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[150],"tags":[1648],"acf":{"service_id":"318"},"authorName":"Pankaj Tyagi","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/MicrosoftTeams-image-42.jpg","authorDescription":"Pankaj has a diverse experience of writing research papers, blog, and articles during his college time. 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