In reference to the Notification of June 7, 2013, relating to the displaying of FSSAI License number and logo on the food product’s label, the apex body on food safety in India ‘FSSAI’ has issued the guidelines that the label of the food product shall carry FSSAI’s license number and logo. The judgement on the said notification was made on Oct. 31, 2013.
There are some bogus food manufacturers who are selling substandard food items in the market and Food Safety Authority wanted to track the activities of the such food business operators and to ensure the safety of the people. The effective date to comply the latest guideline is July 1, 2014, beyond which the food business operators would be penalized.
The 14 digits license number will keep a strict check on the activities of the FBOs and would further ensure the safety of the consumers. The consumers can now complain to the regulatory bodies on the basis of the license number mentioned on the labels of the food products. For a food business operator who has an annual turnover of more than 12 lacs, is required to obtain a license in order to do business in India. For imported food products, the importer shall display; the FSSAI Logo, his (importer’s) license number along with the name and the address on a sticker to be affixed on the label for the customs clearance.
As per FSSAI’s latest guidelines:
The FSSAI logo and the license number of the brand owner shall be displayed on the label of a food package in the color that is in contrast to the background in case of multiple units (Manufacturer/packer/relabeller/marketer)
The height of the letters and the numeral of license number shall be as prescribed in 2.3.3 as per Food Safety and Standards (Packaging & Labelling) regulation, 2011.
To view the original contents of the guideline, you may please click on the following link:
Rajakutty Nadar says
Hi,
Where will get the lists of product which are approved under fss act….
Regards,
Nadar
Dr. Saurabh Arora says
Dear Mr Nadar, The products approved by FSSAI are all listed in the Food Safety and Standards Act. all products outside of the act are proprietary foods. You can search our site to access the full act or visit this link – http://foodsafetyhelpline.com/fss-acts-rules/
Rahul says
Hello Ji,
can you pls confirm post 1st July’14 if we want to use old packing material with sticking FSSAI logo with Lic. No. Sticker…
can we do this…
FSH Team says
Hi Rahul,
Thanks for writing to us.
As per the latest information available as on date, FSSAI will not allow post 1st July, 2014.
Nayana says
Hi
Please suggest me which background need to put for fssai logo, our product label is black color.
FSH Team says
Hi,
FSSAI Logo should be in contrast to the background color of the label.
SANJAY K. JADHAV says
Can we sell the packets without fssai logo & no on pack after complying last date over which packed on before the complying date
FSH Team says
Every prepackaged food shall bear a FSSAI Logo & License No. of the brand owner and License no. for others like relabeller, distributor, wholesaler etc. on the label from the date of compliance for the same. Every prepackaged food item shall have to comply with the regulations no matter whether it was packed prior to the date of compliance.
Vishal k says
I am Just starting. what specific plastic bag i can use , and other printing needs.,fssai logo; for whole spices, powder etc.
Thank you
FSH Team says
You can read our article on food packaging: http://foodsafetyhelpline.com/2014/03/what-is-food-packaging-what-are-the-general-requirements-for-packaged-food-materials/
Can also refer labelling guidelines for Pre-Packaged Food Products and join ecourse: http://foodsafetyhelpline.com/free-e-courses/food-labelling/
Ajay Agarwal says
Sir, have obtained fssai licence number, but have old packing materials, can I stick label containing licence no., or stamp the no. with permanent ink. on them
sunnapu srinivas says
what is the latest logo of fssai
Dr. Saurabh Arora says
you can download it here http://www.fssai.gov.in/images/FSSAI_logo.tif
Dr. Hemant Narkhede says
Dear Sir,
Is the oval round around FSSAI logo and beneath Lic. No. XXXXXXX mandatory?
I have read somewhere that the oval round has been exempted.
FSH Team says
You can read through the following link – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Packaging_Labelling_Regulations_22_01_2019.pdf
Piyush says
How to check whether Fssai lic no. Printed on any product is valid or not????
FSH Team says
You can refer the following url for your query – https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
Ashu says
I want manufacturing date of promax lean max 5lbs . FSSAI licence no. 11514019001243
Shilpi says
Hello, Can you tell me whether on FSSAI Logo, the license no of Importer should be displayed or that of distributor should be displayed?
For a single company having import license from central authorities and having warehouse with license from state authority for distribution, which license number he should use on the packages?
Dr Sanjeev says
Kindly let me know what is the labelling requirement for product which is” NOt for retail sale- for Industrial use only” as per fssai 2011 labelling and packaging guidlines….
Soumen Sinha says
Dr. Saurabh Arora sir,
While marketing purified water, (complying both BIS & FSSAI) with a pH 8.5, can I highlight the health benefits of drinking such water in my advertisement campaign citing reports of American & Korean research reports?
Awaiting your valuable suggrstions
Thanks
Bijay says
Hello sir how we confirm from fssai logo that the fssai logo is original not fake.Please sir I want to know the details specification of original logo..
FSH Team says
You can use the following url to check the details about the company using the FSSAI Licence number on the product – https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
Ashu S says
I am a chocolet manufacturer and My turnover is 8 lakh per annum.
shall I opt Registration and print the number on wraps? Please guide as someone said only license number must be printed and not registration.
FSH Team says
You can go through the following url for more information regarding labelling – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Packaging_Labelling_Regulations_22_01_2019.pdf
Ishita says
What should be the dimension of the FSSAI logo displayed on the food package?
FSH Team says
You can read through the following link – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Packaging_Labelling_Regulations_22_01_2019.pdf
Sai says
Hello SIr, I am starting a Mushroom Cultivation and Packaging and distribution business. Since my Annual Income will be below 12 Lacs per annum, is it safe to assume that I come under petty Food business Operator?
Do I need to go for Licensing or only registration is enough for me?
Can I use FSSAI logo on my Packaging label after registration? Or do I need to go for licensing in order to use to Logo
Rohit patil says
I want start my products please call and guidance me
Rohit patil 8888110671
[email protected]
Ritesh Sachar says
Is it compulsory to write fssai logo should be with specific color or we can write it with any other color..?
FSH Team says
You can read through the following link – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Packaging_Labelling_Regulations_22_01_2019.pdf
RAJARAM says
1. IS THERE NEED TO PRINT FSSAI LOGO IN COLOR AS PER FSSAI IMAGE ON LABEL ? (AS PER FASSAI LOGO COLOR) OR, WHO CAN WE PRINT IN BLACK COLOUR ?
PLEASE SUGGEST ME.
2. IS THERE STANDARD SIZE OF VEG LOGO & NON VEG LOGO.
FSH Team says
You can read through the following link – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Packaging_Labelling_Regulations_22_01_2019.pdf