FSSAI for Packaged Food Products: Labelling and Registration Rules
FSSAI Labelling Requirements for Packaged Food
If you sell any packaged food product in India — whether through retail stores, online platforms or wholesale channels — you must comply with FSSAI labelling and packaging regulations in addition to holding a valid license.
Mandatory Label Elements
- FSSAI logo and license/registration number
- Product name and description
- Complete list of ingredients in descending order of weight
- Nutritional information panel
- Net quantity and weight declaration
- Date of manufacture and best before / use by date
- Batch number or lot number
- Manufacturer name and complete address
- Country of origin (for imported products)
- MRP (Maximum Retail Price) inclusive of all taxes
- Vegetarian / Non-vegetarian green dot symbol
Common Compliance Mistakes
Many new food businesses make these avoidable errors:
- Missing FSSAI number on the label
- Incorrect ingredient list order
- Absent or incomplete nutritional information
- Wrong MRP declaration
- Missing green dot for vegetarian products
Getting It Right
Before printing packaging material, get your label design reviewed by a compliance expert. Reprinting labels due to errors is expensive and delays your product launch significantly.
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