FSSAI Schedule IV Audits

WHAT IS THE FSSAI SCHEDULE IV AUDIT?

FSSAI has envisaged audits of Food Business Operators through Private Auditing Agencies to strengthen the food safety surveillance system. To cultivate and foster the growth of a compliance culture, FSSAI enables compliance through privately recognized auditing agencies. Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018, were notified on 28th August 2018 for the same.

Food safety audits will reduce the regulatory food safety inspections conducted by the Central or State Licensing Authorities. Satisfactory audits will lead to less frequent regulatory inspections by the Central or the State Licensing Authority except for regulatory sampling. This will strengthen the food safety surveillance system and encourage self-compliance while at the same time assuring food safety to the consumers.

Food businesses holding a Central License and falling under the following 8 categories of food business are subjected to mandatory food safety auditing:

• Dairy Products and Analogues 
• Meat and meat products, including poultry
• Eggs and egg products
• Foodstuffs intended for nutritional uses (Food for infant nutrition etc.)
• Prepared Foods (Catering etc.)
• Indian Sweets
• Nutrients and their preparations (Fortified Rice Kernels only)
• Packaged drinking water

Scope of auditing

1. Food Processing Dairy
   ii. Slaughter Houses
   iii. Meat and Poultry Processing Units 
   iv. Egg & Egg Products
   v. Fish & Fish Products
   vi. Other Sectors**
2. Food Storage / Warehouse / Cold storage
3. Food Transport
4. Food Retail and Distribution / Supplier

TÜV SÜD can provide FSSAI Schedule IV Mandatory Audit services to organizations across India.

HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?

TÜV SÜD is accredited to audit companies to FSSAI Schedule IV Mandatory Audits, working closely with clients to ensure the requirements and standards are met. 

The audit process includes a site inspection, and an assessment of food safety systems, prerequisite programmes, and relevant documentation and processes per the FSSAI Schedule IV Mandatory Audit Checklist. TÜV SÜD’s auditors will also interview operators and persons responsible for food safety within the company, to assess food safety knowledge.

YOUR BUSINESS BENEFITS

• Minimize risk – objective recommendations from an impartial third party deliver ongoing continuous improvement food safety systems and prerequisite programmes. 
• Enjoy expert partnership – our team of highly skilled experts delivers in-depth knowledge of food safety systems to ensure the safety and security of your processes. 
• Compatible with Quality Management Systems implementations – and is the system of choice for Food Safety Management

WHY CHOOSE TÜV SÜD?

TÜV SÜD is globally recognized as a trusted partner for food producers and distributors worldwide. By partnering with us, you benefit from our acclaimed track record in quality and safety. We provide extensive customer service and technical support, ensuring that our clients always come first. Our quality standards are rigorous and tailored to market requirements. Furthermore, our technical professionals are actively involved in international advisory boards and standards, so you can be sure they are abreast of current and changing requirements.