FSSAI Labeling & Packaging Regulations

The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has formulated Food Safety & Standards (Labelling & Packaging) Regulations 2011. These regulations have to be sure that the food posts are secure and safe for consumption. These rules specify the standards for every single substance for use for labeling and packaging. Some of those regulations are clarified below:

FSSAI Regulations for Packaging:

    An FBO need to ensure that the utensil or container used for preparing, packaging, keeping food posts are free of any rust or rust, and it’s not chipped or rusty if it's enameled and can be properly tinned if it's a copper or a brass container.

    The plastic material needs to have various IS0 Certifications if the container is constructed from vinyl. By way of instance, polyethylene container need to become IS: 10146 accredited, polystyrene material be IS: 10142 accredited and Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) material need to be IS: 10151 accredited.

    For Canned goods, an FBO is totally free of any leaks, free of scratches, rust, perforations and seam distortions and need to make sure that the cans are packed and sealed.

    For milk and milk products, the bottling and filling should be done sealing and automatically of milk containers need to be done. The wrapping and packaging should be done in a way that the milk doesn't come in contact with bacterial or fungal organisms.

    For packaging of edible oil, the discs must conform to BIS Standards 1993 or 13955 or even 9025 or 13954.

    For packaging of vegetables and fruits, the tin used need to be suitable, it should be packed in such a way that it could not be opened without tearing the FSSAI License no. And distinctive identification mark of the manufacturer.

    For packaging of canned meat, the lacquer used to line the interior of the tin can have to be resistant to Sculpture and should not be soluble in fat or brine. The meat need to be sealed and processed keeping in view the conditions of transportation and storage.

    For packaging of drinking water, then it need to be packed with clean, hygienic, transparent and tamperproof containers and bottles, made from polyethylene and conforming to IS:10146 or IS:10151 to get Polyvinyl chloride (PVC).

    The labeling of any food product that was pre-packed need to be in Hindi or English it shouldn't be described or presented in ways which is untrue false, deceptive or likely to create incorrect impressions in the mind of the consumer.

    The FSSAI Logo along with the Permit number must be clearly displayed on the food packet. The name on the packet need to be approved by FSSAI, the information of components should be listed in descending order of the weight or quantity.

    If there is a food packet a mixture of two components, FBO shall display the quantity of both ingredients in the food packet.

    The information such as energy worth in Kilo Calorie, quantity of carbohydrate, protein, sugar and vitamins have to be shown as per100 gram.

    It should be mentioned about the food packet, if the food is prepared employing any kind of food additives such as regulators, anticaking agent, antioxidant retention agent, emulsifier, emulsifying salt, firming agent etc. To learn more contact our customer support on +91 7558 640 644 or info@corpseed.com you can also visit our website www.corpseed.com.