The food and beverage industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors in India, encompassing local production, wholesale and retail distribution, as well as imports and exports. To ensure consumer safety and quality standards, India has consolidated its food laws, aligning them with global regulatory frameworks such as those in the US and EU, while continuously adapting them to Indian needs.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) serves as the primary regulatory body, overseeing the food industry and ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, labelling, and advertising standards. However, with frequent amendments and evolving regulations, staying compliant requires constant vigilance.
Regulatory Framework
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) oversees the comprehensive regulation of food safety and food products. It is entrusted with the critical functions of licensing, monitoring, and imposing penalties on Food Business Operators. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which came into force in 2011, harmonized and replaced various existing statutes governing food safety and food products, thereby consolidating them into a single, unified framework.
In addition, FSSAI has introduced over 20+ regulations covering licensing, labelling, import, advertisement, claims, and food standards, all of which must be adhered to for operating a food business in India.
- Advising businesses on compliance with economic legislations and regulatory frameworks.
- Representing clients in criminal and regulatory proceedings.
- Assisting in risk assessment and crisis management.
- Developing compliance frameworks and corporate governance policies.
- Providing legal support in financial and white-collar crime matters.
Applicable Regulations We Cover:
We assist with compliance under various laws, including but not limited to:
- Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011
- Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation, 2011
- Food Safety and Standards (Health Supplements, Nutraceuticals, Food for Special Dietary Use, Food for Special Medical Purpose, Functional Food and Novel Food) Regulations, 2016
- Food Safety and Standards (Food Recall Procedure) Regulation, 2017
- Food Safety and Standards (Import) Regulation, 2017
- Food Safety and Standards (Approval for Non-Specific Food and Food Ingredients) Regulation, 2017
- Food Safety and Standards (Organic Food) Regulation, 2017
- Food Safety and Standards (Advertising and Claims) Regulation, 2018
- Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020
- Food Safety and Standards (Ayurveda Aahara) Regulations, 2022
Our Services Include:
- Product Compliance & Regulatory Advisory – Ensuring your products meet FSSAI’s ingredient and Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) standards.
- Label & Advertising Compliance – Reviewing product labels and marketing claims to prevent regulatory issues and ensure compliance with the Labelling and Display Regulations. • Licensing & Registrations – Assisting with FSSAI approvals, state and central licensing, and required clearances.
- Non-Specified Food/Ingredient Approvals – Obtaining regulatory approvals for new or non-specified ingredients.
- Import & Trade Compliance – Helping you classify products under the HSN Code and ensuring smooth import clearances.
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Representing and Defending your business before regulatory, quasi-judicial, and judicial forums.
- Regulatory Monitoring & Compliance Management – Keeping you updated on regulatory changes and ensuring ongoing compliance.
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation – Structuring agreements related to manufacturing, marketing, and import of food products, including nutraceuticals.
AT YOGI & PARTNERS, WE PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL SOLUTIONS TO HELP YOU NAVIGATE THE COMPLEXITIES OF FOOD LAWS, ENSURING SEAMLESS BUSINESS OPERATIONS WHILE STAYING FULLY COMPLIANT.