Introduction
Noodles, pasta, milk products, we like them very much. Tasty tasty, right? But when many companies that make these tasty products are seen in the market, then the confusion increases a lot that which noodles to eat of this company or of that brand? Should I take this or that or both? This happens with you too, right?
Now, in this case, how do we decide which company’s things we should take and which not? Do we get attracted only by looking at the packaging and buy the food items? Or do we immediately choose the cheap items? No, we don’t do that. Because we also want to know about the quality of that food item. That is, whether it is safe for us or not, we need to know this.
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The Importance of FSSAI Logo
Why we check the packet of noodles of different companies to see if it has the logo of FSSAI on it or not. And the brands on which we see the FSSAI logo on the noodles and other food items, we choose the food item for ourselves from them. And this is what we should do every time. Why ask?
Because FSSAI is the only one who thinks about our health. And that’s when a food product is approved for sale when it is safe for human health. So see how big a role FSSAI plays. So, do you already know about it? If yes, then that’s great. You are an aware consumer. And if not, then it’s okay. No problem. You can remain aware of it while purchasing food products in the future.
What is FSSAI?
You can do an interesting thing right now. Out of all the food items you have, see the packages names of 5 food items with FSSAI, on which you can see the FSSAI logo and 14-digit registration or license number. This number gives details of assembling estate and producer permit and is printed on all food packages.
Also you can do this at the end of the article to find out FSSSAI on your daily food items, because now you have to know more about FSSAI, right? So let’s invest the next few minutes in reading. So let’s start and know all the important things about FSSAI. FSSAI’s full form is Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It is an organization that monitors and governs the food business in India.
Functions of FSSAI
It is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Government of India. It ensures the quality of food products. It is responsible for the registration and license of food business operators in India. It also implements rules and regulations to run the food business.
To monitor food hygiene and quality in India, FSSAI was set up in 2008 and it started working since 2011. And since then, it has been responsible for managing food safety. Its headquarters are in New Delhi and its regional offices are located in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.
FSSAI performs many functions such as setting rules and guidelines, license jari karna, food standard test karna, regular audits ko conduct karna, data and reports maintain karna aur food safety awareness spread karne jaise bohot saare functions.
FSSAI Registration and License
If someone want to start a food business or company he need’s to get FSSAI license to sell food grade products. You should know that FSSAI and License are different from each other and it is based on the size and nature of the business that the food business operator takes FSSAI registration or license according to the need of his business.
Now let’s come and know which are the FBO i.e. Food Business Operators who need FSSAI registration. So Snacks Shop, Confectionery, Bakery Shop, chart stall, fruits and vegetable vendors, tea stall, milk vendors, meat processing units, wholesalers, suppliers, distributors, marketers, and food products, hotels, restaurants, bars, canteens, dhaba, home-based canteens, food items importers and exporters, cloud kitchens, and many such food businesses require FSSAI registration.
And as you know, it is also necessary to take a FSSAI license for cloud kitchens. Do you know what a cloud kitchen means? Where food is only prepared for delivery and takeout.
Such a restaurant that takes food orders through an online platform and delivers food at the customer’s place. Like Biryani by Kilo. On the basis of its annual turnover, cloud kitchens can take FSSAI Basic Registration, FSSAI State License or FSSAI Central License. The FSSAI registration or license that all such businesses get is based on their criteria.
FSSAI registration is based on business type, turnover and production capacity. And based on installed capacity and turnover, FBOs are eligible for Basic License, Central License and State License. Those businesses whose turnover is less than 12 lakhs have FSSAI Basic Registration.
Those businesses whose turnover is more than 12 lakhs but less than 20 crores per annum have FSSAI State License. And for those who have a turnover of more than Rs 20 crore per annum, they have a FSSAI central license. For these licenses, you can apply online or offline.
After receiving the application, the authority examines the application. And if the application is proper, the working area is inspected. When the FASAI officer finishes the inspection and is satisfied with the work, he also passes the application along with his report.
It takes 60 days to issue a FSSAI license and such food businesses who have a FSSAI registration or license, they have to follow the rules and regulations of FSSAI . Food safety officers often inspect and find out whether they are following the food business rules or not.
Penalties and Benefits
If no food business does not follow these rules and regulations, then there is a penalty on it. This license is issued for 1 year or 5 years, Every food business should apply for renewal 30 days before the current license expires. By taking a FSSAI food license, the food business gets legal benefits, goodwill is built, food safety is ensured and customer awareness is created. Customer trust is also developed, which helps in business expansion. It is also very easy to take funds from investors when FSSAI registration takes place. That is, FSSAI consumers and food business operators are profitable for both.
FSSAI Initiatives
Keeping food safety and standards in mind, FSAI has also taken many important initiatives such as Eat Right India, Clean Street Food, Diet for Life and Save Food, Share Food, Share Joy.
- Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC): FSSAI teaches people who handle food how to do it safely. They provide training to make sure everyone knows how to keep food safe.
- Eat Right India: FSSAI wants everyone to eat healthy food. They tell people what’s good to eat and how to know if food is safe.
- Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme: FSSAI gets people involved to spread the word about food safety. These volunteers help teach others how to keep their food safe.
- Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS): FSSAI made a website where food businesses can register and follow the rules. It makes sure everyone knows what they need to do to keep food safe.
- Swasth Bharat Yatra: FSSAI travels around India to tell people about healthy eating. They ride bikes, perform shows, and hold workshops to teach people about food and health.
- Food Safety on Wheels (FSW): FSSAI brings labs on wheels to check if food is safe. These labs can test food right where it’s made to make sure it’s okay to eat.
Conclusion
So friends, in this way, you have now learned a lot about FSSAI. And you have also understood how important this organization plays a role in protecting our health. So, from now on, after seeing the logo and number of FSSAI, you will buy food products ON safety basis.
Buy any food product not only on basis of FSSAI, also see keeping track of manufacturing and expiry dates, ingredients, and their lifespans is also important for ensuring food and your health safety.