FSSAI made BIS Certificate mandatory to these food products.

Starting a food business in India requires several legal compliances, and one of the most critical requirements is obtaining an FSSAI registration or license. FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is a regulatory body that governs food safety and hygiene standards across India. However, many people are unaware that FSSAI has also made it mandatory for certain food products to obtain certification under the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act.

What products require BIS certification?

The following food products require mandatory certification under the BIS Act:

1. Infant formula (IS-14433)
2. Milk cereal-based weaning food (IS-1656)
3. Processed cereal-based weaning food (IS-11536)
4. Follow-up formula (IS-15757)
5. Packaged drinking water (IS-14543)
6. Packaged mineral water (IS-13428)
7. Milk Powder (IS-1165)
8. Skimmed Milk Powder (IS-13334)
9. Partly Skimmed Milk Powder (IS-14542)
10. Condensed Milk, Partly Skimmed and Skimmed Condensed Milk (IS-1166)

Why is BIS certification important?

The primary objective of the BIS certification is to ensure that these food products comply with the relevant Indian Standards. It is a testimony to the quality, safety, and reliability of these products and assures consumers that they are buying products that meet the highest standards. For food business operators, obtaining BIS certification is crucial as it helps in building trust and credibility with customers.

Benefits of BIS certification

1. Ensures compliance with relevant Indian Standards
2. Assures consumers about the quality and safety of products
3. Builds trust and credibility with customers
4. Helps in increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty
5. Helps in the growth of the food business

Documents required for BIS Certificate

– Name and address proof of office and factory
– MSME certificate, if applicable
– Manufacturing process flow
– Manufacturing machinery list
– Outsourcing of manufacturing operation, if applicable
– Testing equipment list
– In-house test report(s)
– Valid calibration certificate of testing equipment
– Third-party laboratory test report(s) as per Indian Standard, if applicable

While obtaining FSSAI registration or license is essential for all food business operators in India, it is equally important to obtain BIS certification for the products mentioned above. BIS certification helps in assuring consumers about the quality and safety of these products and helps in building trust and credibility with customers. This, in turn, helps in increasing customer satisfaction and loyalty, which is vital for the growth of any food business.