Food Safety Certifications in India 2025-26: Complete Guide to FSSAI, HACCP, GMP, HALAL, FSSC 22000
Food safety certifications ensure compliance with national and international standards for food production, processing, storage, and distribution. With FSSAI regulations tightening in 2025, mandatory licensing, HACCP implementation, and export certifications like HALAL/FSSC 22000 are critical for restaurants, manufacturers, exporters, and cloud kitchens. Kyna FinTax Associates provides end-to-end certification services including documentation, audits, and authority coordination for Delhi/Rajasthan food businesses, ensuring compliance with Food Safety and Standards Act 2006 and 2025 amendments.
India’s food industry (₹40 lakh crore turnover) faces stricter lab testing, traceability requirements, and international standards for exports (₹50,000 crore target). Certifications enhance consumer trust, enable tenders, and unlock export markets.
FSSAI License: Types, Process & Documents
Types of FSSAI Licenses (2026 Updates)
- Basic FSSAI Registration (Turnover < ₹12 lakh)
- Small eateries, petty traders
- Validity: 1-5 years
- Fee: ₹100/year
- State FSSAI License (₹12L – ₹20Cr turnover)
- Restaurants, hotels, processors
- Fee: ₹2,000-5,000/year
- Mandatory annual renewal
- Central FSSAI License (> ₹20Cr turnover or multi-state)
- Large manufacturers, importers, exporters
- Fee: ₹7,500/year
2025 Updates: FoSTaC training mandatory for food handlers, QR code on packaging, lab testing every 6 months.
FSSAI Registration Process (Step-by-Step)
- FoSCoS Portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) → New Application
- Form A/B based on license type
- Documents Upload: Form IX (undertaking), identity/address proofs, premises layout, product list, NOC from owner
- Fee Payment: Net banking/UPI
- Inspection (State/Central license): FSSAI officer verifies hygiene, equipment
- License Issuance: 30-60 days.
Documents Required:
- PAN/Aadhaar of proprietor/directors
- Rent agreement + NOC
- Layout plan (water/electricity/sewage)
- Product list with manufacturing process
- Water analysis report
- Medical fitness certificates of food handlers.
HACCP Certification: Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
HACCP identifies, evaluates, and controls food safety hazards (biological, chemical, physical). Mandatory for exporters and seafood processors.
7 Principles of HACCP System
- Conduct hazard analysis
- Determine Critical Control Points (CCP)
- Establish critical limits
- Monitoring procedures
- Corrective actions
- Verification procedures
- Record-keeping/documentation.
HACCP Certification Process
- Gap Analysis: Current vs HACCP requirements
- HACCP Plan Development: Flow charts, CCP identification
- Implementation: Staff training, SOPs
- Internal Audit: Mock inspections
- Certification Audit: Stage 1 (documentation), Stage 2 (implementation) by NABCB-accredited body
- Surveillance: Annual audits.
Documents: HACCP plan, monitoring records, CCP logs, supplier approval, calibration certificates.
Benefits: EU/US exports, FSSAI compliance, 30% rejection reduction.
GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) Certification
GMP ensures consistent quality through facility design, personnel hygiene, process controls, and documentation. Mandatory for pharmaceuticals and food processing.
GMP Requirements (2026)
- Facility: Separate zones (raw material, processing, packing, storage)
- Personnel: Medical fitness, hygiene training, uniforms
- Equipment: Calibration, maintenance logs
- Process: SOPs, batch manufacturing records
- Quality Control: Testing protocols, retention samples.
Certification Process: Self-assessment → Third-party audit → GMP certificate (valid 2 years).
HALAL Certification: Process & Export Benefits
HALAL certification confirms products are permissible under Islamic law. Mandatory for Middle East exports (₹20,000 crore market).
HALAL Certification Process
- Application: Halal India/Halal Council of India
- Factory Audit: Slaughtering (if meat), ingredients verification
- Product Testing: Alcohol, pork derivatives absent
- Certificate Issuance: Valid 1-3 years.
Documents: Ingredient certificates, supplier Halal status, production process flow.
FSSC 22000: Global Food Safety Standard
FSSC 22000 (ISO 22000 + GFSI scope) recognized by EU/US retailers. Pre-requisite programs (PRPs) + HACCP-based FSMS.
Scope: Food chain (manufacturers, packers, storage).
Certification Bodies: NABCB-accredited auditors.
KOSHER Certification for Global Markets
KOSHER (Jewish dietary laws) certification for US/Europe exports. Requires Rabbinical supervision, no dairy-meat mixing.
Documents Checklist for Food Safety Certifications
Common Documents:
- FSSAI Form IX undertaking
- Layout plan, water analysis
- Medical fitness certificates
- Product flow chart
- Equipment calibration records
- Supplier approval letters
HALAL/KOSHER Specific: Ingredient sourcing certificates, religious compliance declaration.
Complete Process Flow for Food Safety Certifications
- Consultation & Gap Analysis (Kyna FinTax)
- Documentation Preparation
- Staff Training (FoSTaC/HACCP)
- Internal Audits & Mock Inspections
- Authority Application (FSSAI/Halal bodies)
- External Audit (30-60 days)
- Certificate Issuance + Surveillance
2025-26 Food Safety Regulation Updates
- FSSAI: QR codes mandatory on packaging, lab testing every 6 months
- HACCP: Digital monitoring systems compulsory
- Export Certifications: Halal traceability blockchain-based.
Benefits of Food Safety Certifications
| Certification | Key Benefits | Target Markets |
| FSSAI | Legal compliance, tenders | Domestic |
| HACCP | EU/US exports | International |
| GMP | Quality consistency | Pharma/Food |
| HALAL | Middle East (₹20k Cr) | GCC countries |
| FSSC 22000 | Global retailers | Walmart, Tesco |
Kyna FinTax Food Safety Certification Packages
| Package | Certifications | Price | Timeline |
| Basic FSSAI | Registration | ₹2,999 | 15 days |
| Complete Food | FSSAI + HACCP | ₹19,999 | 45 days |
| Export Ready | Halal + FSSC | ₹29,999 | 60 days |
Free: FoSTaC training consultation, compliance checklist.
Why Choose Kyna FinTax for Food Safety Certifications
- FSSAI empanelled consultants
- HACCP lead auditor team
- Halal Council of India approved
- Complete documentation + audit support
- Post-certification compliance monitoring.
Kyna FinTax integrates food safety with GST/MSME/ISO for complete business compliance.
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