FSSAI Third Party Audit is Mandatory for which industries ?
The Food Business Operators (FBOs) who hold a central license Should Mandatorily undergo Third Party Audit (TPA) Once in Year, as they have to upload this Audit report while Filing Annual Reports and During Renewal of License . Also this FSSAI Third Party Audit has been Mandatory by FSSAI from August 2019 for all Central Licensed Food Business operators falling under High Risk categories of Food. This audit assesses the compliance of the food business as per the FSSAI Schedule IV Requirements , ensuring that food safety and quality requirements are met.
Which FBO fall under High Risk Food Categories ?
The following are the High Risk Food Categories :
- Dairy Product and Analogues.
- Meat and Meat Industry Including Poultry.
- Fish and Fish Products.
- Egg and Egg Products.
- Food Stuffs intended for Nutritional Purposes.
- Catering / Prepared Foods/ Hotels/ Restaurants.
Is this audit applicable for FBO falling under state license category ?
These Audits are applicable for State License Holders as well but as on date it is done on Voluntary Basis and has not yet been made mandatory.
Who Can conduct this FSSAI third Party Audit ?
This Audit Can be done only by FSSAI Recognized Third Party Audit Agencies and list of recognized agencies is available in the Following Link -https://fssai.gov.in/cms/third-party-audit.php.
How is the Audit fees Calculated ?
Audit Fees is calculated on the basis of Man Days applicable for audit and Audit Man Day is calculated as below:
Manufacturing
| Food Handlers | No. of Production Lines/Product Group in FBO/No. of HACCP Studies | On Site Man-days |
|---|---|---|
| 0-50 | 1 | 4 |
| 51-100 | 1-2 | 0.5 |
| 101-300 | 4 | 1 |
| 301-600 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 601-1000 | 8 | 2.5 |
| >1000 | 10+ | 3 |
Catering/QSR/Restaurant
| Food Handlers | On Site Man-days |
|---|---|
| 0-25 | 0.5 |
| 26-50 | 1 |
| 51-100 | 1.5 |
| 101-300 | 2 |
Food Retail/Warehouse/Storage
| Area(Sq.ft) | On Site Man-days |
|---|---|
| <15,000 | 0 |
| 15,001-50,000 | 1 |
| >50,000 | 1.5 |
What is TPA and how it is useful?
TPA, or Third Party Audit, is an evaluation process carried out by an independent organization or body that is officially recognized for its competence and authority in assessing compliance with relevant standards and regulations. These recognized bodies typically have accreditation from regulatory agencies or industry associations. The purpose of TPA is to provide an impartial assessment of a food business&APOSs compliance with food safety and quality standards, offering assurance to consumers and regulatory authorities alike.
