{"id":42430,"date":"2022-04-21T10:53:39","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T05:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=42430"},"modified":"2024-07-01T12:22:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T06:52:17","slug":"fsms-plan-for-fssai-license-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fsms-plan-for-fssai-license-explained\/","title":{"rendered":"FSMS Plan for FSSAI License: Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">FSMS, i.e. Food Safety Management System\nplan, refers to a set of standards intended to control food safety aspects.\nMany international standard such as ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC 22000, etc are\npresently being referred for Food safety management. &nbsp;But, these are referred to as voluntary\ncertifications. FSMS, as defined in the FSS Act, 2006, implies the adoption of\nGood Hygienic Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point, Good\nManufacturing Practices and other practices as may be recommended by\nregulation. FSMS plan needs to be submitted along with the application for the\nFSSAI license. This write-up shall shed some light on the process for creating\na viable FSMS plan.<\/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\/fsms-plan-for-fssai-license-explained\/#Requirement_for_FSMS_Plan\" >Requirement for FSMS Plan<\/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\/fsms-plan-for-fssai-license-explained\/#What_is_the_FSMS_Plan\" >What is the FSMS Plan?<\/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\/fsms-plan-for-fssai-license-explained\/#What_is_a_process_flow_chart\" >What is a process flow chart?<\/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\/fsms-plan-for-fssai-license-explained\/#What_is_the_role_of_the_FSMS_Declaration\" >What is the role of the FSMS\nDeclaration?<\/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\/fsms-plan-for-fssai-license-explained\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirement_for_FSMS_Plan\"><\/span>Requirement for FSMS Plan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006\nmandates all FBOs to draft a viable FSMS plan. The same is also true for\nbusinesses having certification from HACCP or ISO of FSSC. Further, the\npreparation of the FSMS plan has nothing to do with a parameter like size or\ntype of business. The format for the FSMA plan remains more or less the same\nfor all FBOs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>All FSMS programs should cover the\nfollowings;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>FSMS plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process flow chart<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspection checklist<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_FSMS_Plan\"><\/span>What is the FSMS Plan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>FSMS plan is an essential document that elaborates;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Each\nof the steps in the operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable\/identified\nhazards,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Method\nfor curtailing the hazard\/threat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Critical\nlimit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Method\nfor keeping the tab on the critical threat,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corrective\naction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obligations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record\nkeeping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample of a FSMS plan <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>Operational Step<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Hazard<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Control Measure <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Critical Limit <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Monitoring mode <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Corrective action<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Liability <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Record <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Receiving \n  <\/td><td>\n  Microbial growth in\n  RTC received \n  <\/td><td>\n  Receive below the\n  danger zone \n  <\/td><td>\n  4 degree +\/- 2 degree\n  <\/td><td>\n  Incoming receipt\n  check \n  <\/td><td>\n  Reject Lot \n  <\/td><td>\n  Purchase Manager \n  <\/td><td>\n  Incoming Material\n  Receipt Log\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Storage \n  <\/td><td>\n  Microbial growth in\n  food articles to be consumed raw\n  <\/td><td>\n  Store below the\n  danger zone \n  <\/td><td>\n  Fish 4 degree +\/- 2\n  degree for 7 days\n  <\/td><td>\n  Daily monitoring of\n  freezer temp. \n  <\/td><td>\n  Inform chef, and\n  readjust freezer temp.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Sanitation officer \n  <\/td><td>\n  Refrigerator, Freezer\n  temp log\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Preparation \n  <\/td><td>\n  Microbial\n  contamination via food contact surface\n  <\/td><td>\n  Restrict ill\n  employees \n  <\/td><td>\n  Nil\n  <\/td><td>\n  Thrice a day checks \n  <\/td><td>\n  Chef rejects the lot\n  if contamination suspected\n  <\/td><td>\n  Sanitation officer\n  <\/td><td>\n  Food Area checklist \n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_process_flow_chart\"><\/span>What is a process flow chart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An FSMS flowchart refers to the\nsequential representation of the process performed by the FBO for producing a\nspecific food item. It is vital to prepare an FSMS flowchart to fully\nunderstand the process and sequence of activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inspection Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a vital part of the FSMS plan. As\nthe name suggests, an inspection checklist is a checklist that encloses points\nof inspection and observation section to be filled by an authorized person in a\ntabular form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The standard format of\nInspection Checklist<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong><em>Serial No. <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Point of Inspection <\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong><em>Observation<\/em><\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>   &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;     1.   <\/td><td>\n  Whether daily record relating to\n  quantity of vegetables, fruits, dairy items, etc is in maintained or not\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td> 2.   <\/td><td>\n  Whether periodic fumigation is\n  performed and recorded thereof is maintained\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  3.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Whether food handling staff has a\n  fundamental knowledge of how to keep the fruits and veggies fresh under\n  different scenarios. \n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  4.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Whether the facility is equipped with\n  independent zone where perishable food items can be stored\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  5.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Whether the facility is equipped with\n  independent zone where frozen food articles can be stored and maintained\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  6.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Whether any of the food storing\n  container is toxic in nature\n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  7.\n  <\/td><td>\n  Whether the facility has taken a proper\n  pest control measures \n  <\/td><td>\n  &nbsp;\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_role_of_the_FSMS_Declaration\"><\/span>What is the role of the FSMS\nDeclaration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While applying for an <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\">FSSAI License<\/a> , <\/strong>applicants are supposed to furnish an FSMS declaration on the company&#8217;s letterhead. This declaration serves as a confirmation that the applicant has;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Devised a food safety plan in accordance with the FSS Act, 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Made an arrangement for the future implementation of the FSMS Plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committed to sanctioning the FSMS Plan from the accredited agency as soon as such, an agency is notified by the FSSAI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Committed to ensuring adherence to general sanitary and hygiene norms as cited under schedule 4 of the <strong>Food Safety <\/strong> &amp; Standards (Licensing &amp; Registration of food businesses) regulations, 2011.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other information to be\nenclosed by the applicant in the declaration for FSMS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Name\nof the Entity\/ Applicant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designation\nof the applicant such as partner, director, proprietor, Authorized signatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Address\nof the applicant&#8217;s firm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purpose\nof filing declaration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Product\nname and description as mentioned in form B.<\/li>\n<\/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>FSMS plan is an essential part of the FSSAI licensing process. It serves as a mandatory annexure to the application for a food license. As per the FSS Act, 2006, every FBO must devise the FSMS plan before applying for the respective food license. The authority shall revoke any application without this plan.<\/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\/how-to-change-address-in-fssai-license\/\">How to Change Address in FSSAI License?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FSMS, i.e. Food Safety Management System plan, refers to a set of standards intended to control food safety aspects. Many international standard such as ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC 22000, etc are presently being referred for Food safety management. &nbsp;But, these are referred to as voluntary certifications. 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