Empanelment of FSSAI’s FoSTaC Program is Revolutionizing Food Safety in India
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The closing date for online applications is 30th January 2025 at 5:00 PM.
How FSSAI’s FoSTaC Program is Revolutionizing Food Safety in India
Food safety is something we all value but rarely think about until something goes wrong. Fortunately, India has been taking giant leaps in ensuring safer food practices with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) leading the charge. One of its most innovative initiatives is the Food Safety Training and Certification (FoSTaC) Program.
What is FoSTaC?
Launched in 2017, FoSTaC is a nationwide training and certification program designed to educate food handlers about hygiene, safety, and compliance. From street food vendors to large-scale food manufacturers, this program ensures that everyone involved in the food industry understands and follows essential safety practices.
Over 21 lakh food safety supervisors have already been trained through FoSTaC’s 24 unique certification courses, which cover the entire food value chain. This training is aimed at fostering self-compliance and embedding a culture of food safety across India.
Why Does FoSTaC Matter?
Think about the food you eat at restaurants, buy at grocery stores, or grab from your favorite street vendor. Behind every meal is a process that involves multiple steps—preparation, storage, and handling. If safety isn’t maintained at each step, the risk of food borne illnesses skyrockets.
FoSTaC ensures that everyone, from small-scale food handlers to corporate giants, understands their role in providing safe and wholesome food. This leads to fewer health risks, better compliance with food laws, and happier, healthier customers.
What’s New in 2024?
FSSAI is inviting organizations to join this mission as empaneled training partners. If your organization has experience in training or working with the food industry, you can contribute to this impactful program.
Who Can Join as a Training Partner?
Organizations such as training institutions, civil society groups, and even licensed food businesses can apply, provided they meet eligibility criteria like:
- At least two years of experience in training or the food industry.
- Availability of qualified trainers and infrastructure.
- No record of being blacklisted by any government authority.
The empaneled partners will organize workshops, train food handlers, and play a key role in expanding FoSTaC’s reach across the country.
Why Should You Care?
For food businesses, participating in FoSTaC or becoming an empaneled partner means more than compliance. It’s about building trust with customers, improving service quality, and becoming a part of India’s food safety revolution.
For customers, knowing that your food has been handled by trained professionals is a huge relief. It means fewer worries and more delicious meals to enjoy.
Conclusion:
FSSAI’s FoSTaC program is not just a certification—it’s a movement towards better health and safer food for everyone. Whether you’re a food business owner or simply someone who enjoys eating out, understanding the importance of food safety is vital.
If your organization is ready to contribute to this change, the doors are open! Applications for becoming a FoSTaC training partner are now live. Let’s work together to raise the bar for food safety in India.
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Required Documents:–
• Organization brief.
• PAN or tax exemption proof.
• Proof of communication address.
• CV’s of key team members.
• Implementation plan (Annexure III).
• Additional category-specific documents (e.g., registration certificates, financial reports,
training proofs).
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