FSSAI High Fat Sugar Salt HFSS Food Labelling Compliance Audit
This checklist covers compliance requirements under Food Safety & Standards Act 2006 and applicable Indian regulations for food & hospitality operations. Non-compliance can result in penalties up to ₹10 lakh and licence cancellation under Section 55 of the Food Safety & Standards Act 2006.
- Industry: Food & Hospitality
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 25-35 minutes
- Role: Quality Compliance Manager
- Total Items: 20
- Compliance: Food Safety & Standards Act 2006, FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations 2011, FSSAI Schedule 4, Codex Alimentarius
FSSAI Licence & Compliance Status
Verify FSSAI licence validity, annual filings, and trained FSMS team per FSS Act 2006.
- Is a valid FSSAI licence (Central or State) or registration displayed at the premises?
- Has the annual return been filed with FSSAI via FoSCoS portal?
- Is a trained Food Safety Management System (FSMS) team and Internal Auditor in place?
- Attach photo of FSSAI licence, annual return acknowledgement, and FSMS team training certificates:
Food Handler Hygiene & Temperature Control
Verify food handler health, temperature monitoring, and pest control per FSSAI Schedule 4.
- Are food handlers medically examined annually and health certificates maintained on file?
- Are temperature controls maintained for cold storage and records logged twice daily?
- Is pest control contracted to a licensed operator with records, service reports, and bait station map?
- Attach photo of food handler health certificates, temperature logs, and pest control records:
FSMS Audits & Labelling Compliance
Verify FSMS internal audit programme and product labelling compliance per FSSAI regulations.
- Are internal FSMS audits conducted at least annually and corrective actions tracked to closure?
- Are food product labels compliant with FSS (Labelling & Display) Regulations 2020 requirements?
- Overall FSSAI food safety management system compliance:
- Attach photo of internal audit report, product label samples, and corrective action tracker:
Recall Readiness & Incident Reporting
Verify food recall procedure, mock recall currency, and food incident reporting compliance.
- Is the food recall procedure documented and has a mock recall been conducted in the last 12 months?
- Are food safety incidents reported to FSSAI and ICMR as required and records maintained?
- Days since last FSSAI surveillance inspection or FoSCoS update:
- Food Safety Management System Manager or Proprietor certification:
Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off
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- List all deficiencies identified in this inspection:
- Overall compliance status?
- Corrective actions assigned to (name and department):
- Inspector digital signature and date:
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Why Use This FSSAI High Fat Sugar Salt HFSS Food Labelling Compliance Audit?
This fssai high fat sugar salt hfss food labelling compliance audit helps food & hospitality teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for quality compliance manager professionals, this checklist covers 20 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with Food Safety & Standards Act 2006, FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations 2011, FSSAI Schedule 4, Codex Alimentarius. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the FSSAI High Fat Sugar Salt HFSS Food Labelling Compliance Audit cover?
This checklist covers 20 inspection items across 5 sections: FSSAI Licence & Compliance Status, Food Handler Hygiene & Temperature Control, FSMS Audits & Labelling Compliance, Recall Readiness & Incident Reporting, Corrective Actions & Inspector Sign-Off. It is designed for food & hospitality operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 25-35 minutes.
Who should use this FSSAI High Fat Sugar Salt HFSS Food Labelling Compliance Audit?
This checklist is designed for Quality Compliance Manager professionals in the food & hospitality industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.