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FSSAI Import Clearance (FICS): How Food Importers Clear Customs in 2026
Food import clearance under FSSAI: licence, FICS and the customs single window, risk-based sampling, label checks, NOC, rejections and avoiding port delays.
Spices Board Registration (CRES) 2026: Fees, Documents & Process for Exporters
Spices Board CRES registration for exporters: who needs it, fees, documents, online steps on DGFT, validity, renewal and the FSSAI licence link.
FSSAI Labelling Rules 2026: Complete Food Packaging Compliance Guide in India
For a food product, packaging is more than branding. The label is an important regulatory communication between the Food Business Operator and the consumer. In India, pre-packaged...
2026 FSSAI Milk Mandate: How to Ensure Your Dairy Supply Chain is Compliant
If there is one thing that connects nearly every household in India, it is the morning ritual of receiving fresh milk. For generations, the local doodhwala (milk vendor) has been a...
Planning to Export Spices? Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Licenses, Costs & Validity
Every spice exporter must hold a Certificate of Registration as Exporter of Spices (CRES) from the Spices Board. The fee is ₹15,000 for a manufacturer exporter or ₹10,000 for a mer...
Inside the FSSAI: How Scientific Panels Shape Food Regulations
When a food business sees a new requirement for an ingredient, additive, contaminant, label claim, packaging material, or food category, the final rule can look like a simple compl...
How to Get FSSAI License Fast in 2026: Registration Steps for Food Business Owners
Food safety is a primary priority for every food business in India. Whether you manage a tiny food stall or a huge industrial facility, ensuring that your products fulfill quality...
How to Get ISI Certification for a Mineral Water Plant in India: A Comprehensive 2025 Guide
Since 17 October 2024, the ISI mark is no longer mandatory for packaged drinking water (IS 14543) or packaged natural mineral water (IS 13428). FSSAI removed the requirement, and f...
How Long Does It Take to Get an FSSAI License in India? The 2025 Complete Guide to Timelines, Processes, and Pitfalls
TL;DR – How Long to Get FSSAI License in India (2025)7–15 days: Registration (turnover <₹12L) – home bakers, small vendors.30–45 days: State License (₹12L–₹20Cr) – restaurants,...
How to Renew FSSAI License in India: The 2025 Step-by-Step Master Guide to Zero-Delay Renewal
Your FSSAI license is the heartbeat of your food business. It’s the 14-digit number printed on every pack, the legal shield that lets you sell from local kirana stores to Amazon wa...
What Is Nutritional Label Testing and Why It’s Required for Packaged Foods in India (and Globally)
You’re standing in a supermarket aisle. A sleek packet of “low-sugar” granola catches your eye. The label screams “Only 3g sugar per serving!” You toss it in the cart, trusting the...
How to Get Nutritional Label Approval Under FSSAI Guidelines: The 2025 Zero-Rejection Blueprint
Your nutritional label is the first conversation your product has with the customer. It whispers trust or screams lawsuit waiting to happen. In 2024, a Gurugram energy bar startup...
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