{"id":3195,"date":"2019-01-15T13:09:02","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T13:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=3195"},"modified":"2020-05-08T12:34:21","modified_gmt":"2020-05-08T07:04:21","slug":"fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/","title":{"rendered":"FSSAI Packaging and Labelling Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The food product that you purchase every day has several specific labeling on its packaging.&nbsp;To understand the significance of those labeling, it\u2019s imperative to understand FSSAI packaging and labeling regulations. Hence, you are required to read this blog thoroughly to ensure you don\u2019t miss any crucial detail regarding food  packaging and labelling .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before we plunge directly onto the regulations, let us first understand both the terms packaging and labeling individually. Let us start with the introduction of both the terms-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a247760242a6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 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to Food Labelling and Packaging\">Laws or regulations applicable to Food Labelling and Packaging<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/#Standards_of_Weight_Measures_Act_1976_and_the_Standards_of_Weights_and_Measures_Packaged_Commodities_rules_1977_SWMA\" title=\"Standards of Weight Measures Act, 1976 and the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) rules, 1977 (SWMA)\">Standards of Weight Measures Act, 1976 and the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) rules, 1977 (SWMA)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/#Standard_Units_Section_4\" title=\"Standard Units (Section 4): \">Standard Units (Section 4): <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/#Declaration_on_Packaged_Commodities_for_Interstate_Trade_or_Commerce\" title=\"Declaration on Packaged Commodities for Interstate Trade or Commerce: \">Declaration on Packaged Commodities for Interstate Trade or Commerce: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/#Standard_packages\" title=\"Standard packages: \">Standard packages: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/#Maximum_admissible_error\" title=\"Maximum admissible error: \">Maximum admissible error: <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/#Label_declarations\" title=\"Label declarations: \">Label declarations: <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/#Consequences_of_violating_the_food_packaging_and_labelling_rules_and_laws\" title=\"Consequences of violating the food packaging and labelling rules and laws\">Consequences of violating the food packaging and labelling rules and laws<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/#Essential_Information_for_display_on_the_food_packets\" title=\"Essential Information for display on the food packets\">Essential Information for display on the food packets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-packaging-and-labelling-regulations\/#How_Swarit_Advisors_can_help_you_with_the_same\" title=\"How Swarit Advisors can help you with the same?\">How Swarit Advisors can help you with the same?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Labelling_and_Packaging\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 25px;\">What is Labelling and Packaging?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Food product labelling<\/strong> is a method of communicating product information between companies and their consumers. Furthermore, it represents basic product information, as well as nutritional and safety details, and functions as a vehicle for marketing and advertising.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">However, <strong>food packaging<\/strong> means wrapping or covering food for protection, interfering resistance, and special chemical, physical, or biological needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Nowadays, consumers have become smarter and health conscious, and hence, they rely on labels as a way of distinguishing between several foods and brands to make informed food choices. Therefore, well-elaborated information about the label leaves a good impression on the consumers looking for required details about the product.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laws_or_regulations_applicable_to_Food_Labelling_and_Packaging\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 25px;\">Laws or regulations applicable to Food Labelling and Packaging<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Whenever we talk about foods or food products, <\/span><strong><span lang=\"EN-IN\" style=\"margin: 0px; color: #3366ff; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-license\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FSSAI license<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"EN-IN\"> or registration is mandatory to obtain. Furthermore, the food business operators are supposed to abide by the rules and regulations of FSSAI which is the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India. Apart from these, there are certain rules and regulations that FBOs have to follow for labelling and packaging. Those are as follows<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Essential Commodities Act, 1955;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Standards of Weight Measures Act, 1976 and the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) rules, 1977 (SWMA);<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Meat Food Products Order, 1955 (FPO);<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Edible Oil Packaging Order, 1998;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Agmark Rules;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act 1937;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 and the Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955 and its amendment, 2003 (PFA);<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Codex Standard (CAC) 1964 (not a law);<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963;<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Bureau of Indian Standards, 1986.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically, the Indian Regulatory system falls under the category of compulsory legislation enforced by the various ministries and voluntary standards formed by several organizations to serve the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, the consumers were not sure whether they were getting the exact weight and quantity of the food product for what they were actually paying. Hence, to eradicate this problem, the concerned authority issued some measures, one of which is the Standards of Weights and Measures Act (SWMA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"read\"><p><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/fssai-regulations-for-the-food-sector-to-follow-plastic-free-packaging\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FSSAI Regulations for the Food Sector to Follow Plastic-Free Packaging<\/a><\/mark>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standards_of_Weight_Measures_Act_1976_and_the_Standards_of_Weights_and_Measures_Packaged_Commodities_rules_1977_SWMA\"><\/span>Standards of Weight Measures Act, 1976 and the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) rules, 1977 (SWMA)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the most important aspects of SWMA are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_Units_Section_4\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Standard Units (Section 4): <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Chapter 1 of Standard Units (Section 4) describes that every unit shall be based on the metric system. However, the units to be adopted should be of the International System of units recommended by the General Conference on Weights and Measures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Declaration_on_Packaged_Commodities_for_Interstate_Trade_or_Commerce\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Declaration on Packaged Commodities for Interstate Trade or Commerce: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Chapter IV (Section 39) describes that for interstate trade or commerce of commodities in packaged form, with the intention of selling or distributing, every commodity in packaged form has to bear upon it, on a label securely attached to it. Furthermore, the label must be definite, plain and contain a declaration of the sale price of the package, identity of the commodity in the package, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Standard_packages\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Standard packages: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">According to the Act, one of the most vital rules is with respect to the requirements that specific commodities are to be packed and sold only in standard packages.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maximum_admissible_error\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Maximum admissible error: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">According to the SWMA rules, the maximum allowed errors associated with the quantity contained in individual packages should be according to the one described under the First Schedule of SMWA rules. However, the maximum permissible error for commodities to be sold by weight, measure or number should be as per the Fifth Schedule of the SWMA rules.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Label_declarations\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Label declarations: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">SWMA rules states that the declaration on every retail package should contain the certain necessary details described later in this blog.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consequences_of_violating_the_food_packaging_and_labelling_rules_and_laws\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 25px;\">Consequences of violating the food packaging and labelling rules and laws<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Penalties for violating the food packaging and labelling laws differ with the kind of offense. They are as described below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\"><strong>For violation of rules under Section 39:<\/strong>&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the person packs, stores, distributes, sells or delivers commodities, which doesn\u2019t meet the requirements of the Act and the Packaged Commodities Rules, then he\/she would be punished with a fine which may exceed up to Rs. 5000.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 18px;\"><strong>The penalty for repeating the above offence:<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Furthermore, if the person continues the offence, the person could be subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years.<\/span><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Information_for_display_on_the_food_packets\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 25px;\">Essential Information for display on the food packets<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To ensure the well-being and safe guard the interest of the consumer, the FSSAI (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011, asks that every packaged food article has to be labelled and it must display the following information:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li> The name of the food: <\/strong> <p>The food name is the foremost FSSAI guidelines on the labelling of food products. As the name suggests, the name of the food product must be in clear format on the packaged product in clear font.<\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>List of the ingredients:<\/strong> <p>It means the elements used to prepare the final product. Hence, it is imperative that the manufacturer presents all the ingredients fairly and don\u2019t cheat the end-customer. In case, the manufacturer tends to cheat the consumer, he can get into trouble.<\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>Nutritional information:<\/strong> <p>It represents the calories which come from sodium, carbohydrates, fat, saturated fat, Trans fat, dietary fibre, proteins, sugar, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, and iron present in the product.<\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>Declaration regarding Veg or Non-Veg:<\/strong><p>Not everybody in India eats Non-Veg food. Hence, it\u2019s obligatory to declare on the food packaging whether the item is vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Furthermore, the green color dot on the packet indicates that the product is vegetarian whereas the red dot represents non-vegetarian.<\/span><\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>Declaration regarding Food Additives:<\/strong> <p>Food additives are added to the food to preserve flavour and enhance its appearance and taste. Therefore, it is highly essential to declare the additives added on the label or the package.<\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>Name and complete address of the manufacturer or packer:<\/strong><p>According to concerned FSSAI regulations, the manufacturer of food has to mention the complete address of his factory which must include street address, city, state, and zip code. If these details aren\u2019t present there, then the product would be considered as fake.<\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>Net Quantity:<\/strong><p>It refers to the weight of the product. The weight of the product and packaging are generally combined together and then mentioned in the net quantity.<\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>Code No.\/Lot No.\/Batch No.:<\/strong><p>According to FSSAI guidelines on labelling of the food product, the manufacturer must mention the Code No,\/Lot No.\/Batch No. Besides, these numbers are the mark of recognition through which the food can be found in the manufacture and recognized in the distribution.<\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>Date of manufacture or packing and expiry date:<\/strong> <p>It\u2019s one of the most essential things that one should display on the packaging. It\u2019s for the safety purpose of the consumer. Furthermore, if the consumer consumes the food after the expiry date, then it will harm the health of the consumer.<\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>Country of Origin for imported food:<\/strong><p>It represents the nationality of imported goods. Moreover, it also refers to the area where such goods have grown up or have been produced, manufactured or processed.<\/span><\/p> <\/li><li> <strong>Instructions for use:<\/strong><p>As the name suggests, it displays details on the use of the food product.<\/span><\/p> <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Swarit_Advisors_can_help_you_with_the_same\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 25px;\">How Swarit Advisors can help you with the same?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">We have a team of experts who are well-versed with FSSAI rules and regulations. Besides this, they are highly talented and have experiences in dealing with various clients. The experts will update you about the latest notifications on food labeling and packaging, along with the updates on FSSAI. Even if you find that your business plans aren\u2019t at the right place, then you can approach our business plan consultant to help you with a <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">powerful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/business-plan\">business plan<\/a>.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">For any further queries regarding the guidelines on food packaging and labelling, do <a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>contact Swarit Advisors<\/strong><\/span>.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The food product that you purchase every day has several specific labeling on its packaging.&nbsp;To understand the significance of those labeling, it\u2019s imperative to understand FSSAI packaging and labeling regulations. 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