Food Regulatory Services

Over the years, we have forged an in-depth understanding of the rules laid down by the FSSAI through careful monitoring of the changing laws and constant professional liaison with apex regulatory bodies of India. Our committed team of FSSAI registration experts is constantly prepared for challenges and changes in order to help you achieve your goal along with our license without any hassles. All matters related to FSSAI license, registration, compliance and import assistance is handled by us at CliniExperts with strategic planning and technical acumen.

Product Compliance as Per FSSAI GUIDELINES

Getting an FSSAI license is not enough. One must comply with the Food Safety and Standards Regulations. There are several guidelines and regulations under FSSAI which keeps on updating. This makes it difficult for the Food Business operators in India to keep themselves updated. We provide authorized support to our clients for the FSSAI compliance of their food products and facilities in India. Being a consultant, we offer the complete guidance and solutions in following systems:

Compliance check

Compliance check for formulas

Analysis of product formula and/or ingredients are required to ensure the use of approved ingredients and additives within their permissible limits as per the Food Category laid down by FSSAI in respective regulations and standards. We also ensure the RDA compliance of nutrients as per the product’s category and claims.

Label and Claims Validation

There are numerous regulations for food packaging and labelling to be followed in India as set by FSSAI. All the food business operators in India need to comply with the minutest details of these regulations. We assist our clients in ensuring compliance of the label as per the Packaging and Labeling Regulations by FSSAI.

The claims on products and ingredients for labeling and advertisement purpose are also restricted by a set of regulations with certain provisions. Our team provides guidance and support for the validation of claims as per the required standards.

Claims Substantiation

Understanding the need of the product, we assist our clients in the substantiation of required claims for labeling and advertisement purpose. We also help them conduct trials on their specific products including functional foods for the required purposes.

Categorization of Products/Ingredients

Based on the formula analysis and its intended use, the product has to be categorized as per the Food Categorization System and Standard categories mentioned under the Food Safety and Standards Regulations. We enable the food business operators to categorize their products in the appropriate category as per the intended use, which enables them to make the right claims.

FSSAI LICENSE (FORM C) – Registration, State
and Central License

All Food Business Operators in India are mandatorily required to have an FSSAI issued license for their premises as per the kind of activities they perform. We guide our clients through the entire journey of obtaining FSSAI License or Registration.
Through our extensive network and professional liaison with the Regulatory Authorities, we support FBOs such as manufacturers, importers, re-packers, re-labelers, retailers, caterers, restaurateur, hotelier, wholesaler, storage units, food transporters, canteens, food processing units and any other food business operators in food chain get a license depending upon the activity, size and scale of business.

Our Services also include Modification, Renewal and obtaining Duplicate License.

Non–Specified Product / Ingredient Approval

FBOs that manufacture or import the products falling outside the purview of established Food standards and categorization system, are required to file an application for the Non-Specified Food Product or Ingredient Approval with FSSAI in the applicable category:

Non-Specified Food Product or Ingredient Approval with FSSAI

The approval is required before the commencement of its manufacturing or import in India.
We at CliniExperts extend our support throughout the process of preparing and filing of good quality applications to FSSAI Non-Specified Food Approval department. We carry out a checklist based evaluation of all the documents before submission, in order to ensure that all the requirements have been met ensuring fast pace approval. Our dedicated team constantly keeps a track of application to ensure that the product approval process is carried out smoothly. We have a proven track record of supporting numerous prestigious brands achieve fast product approval from FSSAI.

Import Assistance

We provide complete regulatory solutions for Food Business Operators trying to venture in India and the Indian importers of food products for all the compliance related activities as per the regulatory requirements, helping them understand and overcome the regulatory obstacles.

Entry to Indian Market

IEC Number - Entry to Indian Market - FSSAI

Import Export Code is a 10 digit number that is a mandatory requirement to carry out any Import-Export Business in India. It is issued by Directorate General of Foreign Trade. We assist our client in filing new application, and its modification.

IEC
Number

FSSAI Importers License - Entry to Indian Market - FSSAI

All the food business operators who wish to import any food products like finished products, ingredients, additive, processing aids, enzymes, microbes, prebiotic, probiotics etc. in India are mandatorily required to have an FSSAI Importer License issued by the Central Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. We offer assistance in filing the new application, renewal and modification of the same.

FSSAI Importers
License

Product Compliance as per FSSAI Guidelines & Non-Specified Product Approvals - Entry to Indian Market - FSSAI

Product sold in India must be compliant with FSSAI laid regulations in terms of formulation, categorization, labels and claims. For the non-approved products, non-specified food approval must be obtained from FSSAI to enable its market.

Product Compliance as per FSSAI Guidelines & Non-specified Product Approvals

Sanitary Import Permit - Entry to Indian Market - FSSAI

Special permit issued by Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries under Ministry of Agriculture is required for the import of Meat and meat products, Egg and egg products, Milk and milk products, and pet food products of animal origin. Also the Department issues Sanitary Import Permit for other non-food products like bovine, ovine and caprine embryos, ova or semen, etc.

Sanitary
Import Permit

Related Services

Regulation/Guidelines

Update on Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations Draft, 2018

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on April 11, 2018 has published the Draft for Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2018. These regulations propose to prescribe the labelling requirements of pre-packaged foods and display of essential information on premises where food is manufactured, processed, served […]

June 6, 2018

Strategy

FSSAI Compliance Services

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July 12, 2016

Insight

FSSAI Draft Norms for E-Commerce FBO’s

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November 10, 2016

Insight

Regulatory Guidelines for Proprietary Food in India

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September 26, 2016

Regulation/Guidelines

Expected Changes in FSSAI Labeling Regulations and Gazetted Alcoholic Beverage Regulations

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May 30, 2018

News

FBO must adhere to FSSAI guidelines, published on website of regulator

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August 8, 2014

Regulation/Guidelines

Comparison of Initial Draft and Final Gazette Regulations for Alcoholic Beverages

FSSAI has framed regulations specifying the standards for the production and packaging of alcoholic beverages, the draft of which was released in September 2016. With Amendments, these regulations i.e. Food Safety and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages Standards) Regulations, 2018, specify the standards for manufacturing Alcoholic beverages and their packaging which include: […]

June 4, 2018

News

Self-Assessment/Audit of Unit for GMP/GLP Compliance

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November 3, 2017

Insight

FSSAI Regulations for Caffeinated Beverages

FSSAI has added standards for caffeinated beverages and use of blue tint in the plastic bottles related to beverages non-alcoholic carbonated food products