FPO / MFPO Compliance
Guidance on legacy FPO / MFPO requirements and current food business compliance support from GLOBAL QUALITY CERTIFICATION.
FPO / MFPO Compliance
FPO and MFPO were earlier regulatory frameworks governing specified fruit products and meat food products in India.
The Fruit Products Order, 1955 and Meat Food Products Order, 1973 were subsequently brought under the consolidated food safety framework established through the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
GLOBAL QUALITY CERTIFICATION assists businesses in understanding applicable food compliance requirements, documentation and regulatory procedures relevant to their products and operations.
Food Compliance Support Process
A structured approach to understand your product category, documentation and applicable regulatory requirements.
Business Assessment
We review your food products, manufacturing activity and business requirements.
Document Review
Applicable business, manufacturing and product-related documents are reviewed.
Compliance Preparation
Required information and compliance documentation are organized according to applicable requirements.
Application Support
Our team provides assistance for applicable regulatory and food compliance procedures.
What Was FPO?
The Fruit Products Order, 1955 historically regulated specified processed fruit and vegetable products including juices, beverages, jams, jellies, pickles, sauces and other covered products.
The food regulatory framework was later consolidated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
Manufacturers should follow the current food safety standards and licensing requirements applicable to their specific product category.
What Was MFPO?
The Meat Food Products Order, 1973 historically governed licensing and regulatory requirements applicable to specified meat food products and manufacturing establishments.
These food safety requirements were subsequently brought within the consolidated food regulatory framework.
Food businesses should identify and comply with the current requirements applicable to manufacturing, processing, storage and sale of their products.
Key Areas for Food Businesses
Suitable premises, equipment, hygiene controls and manufacturing infrastructure may be required.
Food products should meet applicable standards, ingredient, labelling and safety requirements.
Appropriate hygiene, sanitation, process control and food safety practices should be maintained.
Information Commonly Required
Exact requirements depend on the food category, business activity and applicable regulatory framework.
Benefits of Proper Food Compliance
Helps food businesses operate in accordance with applicable food safety requirements.
Supports stronger hygiene, quality-control and safe manufacturing practices.
Proper regulatory compliance can strengthen confidence among customers and business partners.
Why Choose GLOBAL QUALITY CERTIFICATION?
Our consultants help businesses understand applicable food compliance requirements, organize documentation and prepare for regulatory procedures.
We provide practical assistance based on the nature of the food product, manufacturing activity and applicable compliance requirements.
Get professional assistance for documentation, regulatory understanding and applicable food compliance requirements.
Important: FPO and MFPO were legacy regulatory orders and are not presented here as current standalone registrations. GLOBAL QUALITY CERTIFICATION is an independent consultancy firm and does not represent FSSAI or any government authority.
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