To strengthen the food safety surveillance system, FSSAI has envisaged audits of Food Business Operators through Private Auditing Agencies. In order to cultivate and foster the growth of compliance culture, FSSAI is enabling compliance through private recognized Auditing Agencies. Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018 have been notified on 28th August 2018 for the same. This will strengthen food safety surveillance system and encourage self-compliance while at the same time assuring safe food to the consumers.
The FSSAI has mandated audits for Food Businesses to reduce regulatory Food Safety Inspections conducted by Central or State Licensing Authorities. FSSAI has recognized private third-party auditing agencies to carry out this mandatory auditing. Audits are mandatory for high-risk food businesses like:
- Dairy Products and Analogues
- Meat and Meat products
- Fish & Fish Products
- Poultry, Egg and Egg Products
- Foods for Nutritional Requirements like Infant Food
- Prepared Foods and Catering.
Auriga Research Pvt Ltd. (Certification Division) is a FSSAI third party auditing agency authorized to carry out mandatory audits of food businesses. FSSAI has prescribed mandatory audits in the Food Safety Auditing Regulations so as to ensure a culture of regulatory compliance.
About Auriga Research (Certification Division)
Auriga Research Pvt. Ltd. (Certification Division) is a contract research, testing and audit/inspection organization that has a reach in all sectors of the food industry.
Auriga Research’s Certification Division is the latest addition to its portfolio of services. Auriga Research is dedicated to provide business solutions to the food industry that improve safety and quality of the products of its clients. Auriga Research is a group venture of Arbro with 35 years of industry experience committed to quality services.
Auriga Research Certification Division has engaged competent Auditors and an experienced team of individuals like; food safety experts, SMEs and technical and academic professionals for managing the food safety auditing and certification activities.
FBOs can reach out to Auriga Research (Certification Division) at;
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +91-11-45754546/47 or +91-9205276013, 8588851888
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