FSSAI Third Party Audit

FSSAI Third Party Audits demonstrate your commitment to food safety, improve product quality, and enhance market credibility. This opens new business opportunities and supports revenue growth by meeting regulatory and consumer expectations.

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What is FSSAI THIRD PARTY AUDIT?

Importance of FSSAI Third-Party Audit

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The FSSAI Third-Party Audit is a key initiative to strengthen India’s food safety system by authorizing empanelled agencies like IRQS to independently audit food business operators (FBOs) under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018. These audits may be mandatory or voluntary, depending on the food business type, risk profile, scale, and processing methods as defined by FSSAI. They play a crucial role in ensuring that food businesses maintain consistent hygiene, quality, and safety standards across operations.
Mandatory audits apply to specific food business categories based on criteria such as product type, intended customer use, and operational volume. Businesses not subject to mandatory audits can voluntarily participate to showcase their commitment to food safety and compliance. Through third-party audits, organizations enhance regulatory alignment, minimize safety risks, and build stronger trust with consumers and regulators.
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WHY GET FSSAI CERTIFIED?

Advance Your Business With Trust and Compliance

Food Safety Assurance

Guarantee safe, high-quality food by eliminating hazards and maintaining strict hygiene standards.

Regulatory Compliance

Meet national food safety laws and demonstrate alignment with FSSAI’s recognized auditing framework.

Consumer Confidence

Gain customer trust and loyalty by showcasing your commitment to safe and transparent food practices.

Market Expansion

Access new domestic and international opportunities with globally recognized certification.

Operational Excellence

Improve systems, accountability, and efficiency through consistent audits and continuous improvement.

Business Growth

Enhance reputation, attract new customers, and increase revenue with proven food safety performance.

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Who Needs the FSSAI Food Safety Audit?

Mandatory Audits for High-Risk Food Businesses

Ensure food safety, compliance, and global credibility

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Step 1 – Application

Submit your application for FSSC 22000 certification. Our team reviews your organization’s details, scope, and readiness for the certification process.

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Step 2 – Offer Submission

After understanding your business operations, IRQS prepares a tailored offer outlining the scope, timelines, and cost of your FSSC 22000 certification journey.

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Step 3 – Offer Acceptance

Once you approve the offer, a formal agreement is signed between your organization and IRQS, confirming the certification plan.

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Step 4 – Certification Audit

IRQS conducts a two-stage audit.

  • Stage 1: Review of documentation, system design, and readiness.
  • Stage 2: On-site assessment to verify full implementation and compliance with FSSC 22000 requirements.

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Step 5 – Certification Approval

After successful completion of the audit, IRQS issues the Certificate of Approval, confirming compliance with FSSC 22000 and GFSI benchmark standards.

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Step 6 – Surveillance Audits

Annual surveillance audits ensure that your Food Safety Management System continues to meet certification requirements and demonstrates continual improvement.

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Step 7 – Recertification

Every 3 years, a recertification audit is conducted to renew your certification and validate ongoing compliance with the latest FSSC 22000 version.

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HOW TO GET FSSAI CERTIFIED

Step By Step Guide To FSSAI Certification

Structured Third Party Auditing Process

Step 1 – Application
Step 1 – Application and Scope Definition
Submit your application, confirm sites and product categories, and register your details for audit scheduling.
Step 2 – Offer Submission
Step 2 – Offer and Confirmation
Receive an official offer from IRQS. Once accepted, your audit order is confirmed, and the process begins.
Step 3 – Offer Acceptance
Step 3 – Offer Acceptance
IRQS auditors conduct on-site assessments in line with FSSAI Third Party Audit requirements, reviewing systems, hygiene, and documentation.
Step 4 – Certification Audit
Step 4 – Reporting and Certification
Receive your audit report, address any non-conformities, and obtain FSSAI certification upon compliance confirmation.
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TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT FSSAI

Explore FSSAI

Looking to strengthen your food safety standards and meet FSSAI compliance requirements? Explore our complete FSSAI Third-Party Audit guide. Learn how certified audits by IRQS help food businesses improve hygiene, reduce risk, and build consumer trust through verified compliance with national food safety regulations.
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What Our Learner Say

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“Food safety begins with awareness and grows through accountability. FSSAI helps businesses achieve both.”
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Ananya Mehta
Food Safety Consultant
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“Clean kitchens build healthy communities. FSSAI certification keeps that promise real and measurable.”
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Rahul Verma
Quality Assurance Manager
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“When you choose FSSAI compliance, you choose trust and trust is the ingredient customers remember most.”
Priya
Ritika Sharma
Head of Compliance
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“Safety and quality aren’t goals; they’re habits. FSSAI helps businesses make them part of their DNA.”
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Vikram Deshpande
Operations Director, PureHarvest Foods
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“Every audit is a chance to improve, not just comply. FSSAI turns good practices into great reputations.”
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Neelam Kapoor
Senior Food Technologist
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ADVANCE YOUR EXPERTISE WITH FSSAI THIRD PARTY AUDIT

Learn from experts. Strengthen your food safety skills

Gain an in-depth understanding of FSSAI’s food safety regulations and auditing framework from industry experts. Learn how to implement compliance systems, manage hygiene standards, and prepare your business for FSSAI Third-Party Audits. Explore our comprehensive FSSAI training programs that equip you with practical tools to improve food safety performance, strengthen compliance, and build consumer trust.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Quick guide to FSSAI Quick guide to FSSAI

The FSSAI Third-Party Audit is an independent assessment carried out by FSSAI-approved agencies to verify that food businesses meet national food safety and hygiene standards. These audits are conducted under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018.

Mandatory audits apply to food businesses identified by FSSAI as high-risk or belonging to specific categories. Other businesses can voluntarily opt for audits to strengthen compliance and demonstrate their commitment to food safety.

FSSAI audits help improve compliance, enhance food safety practices, reduce risks, build consumer trust, and unlock new market opportunities for certified businesses.

Audit frequency depends on a company’s risk level, compliance history, and performance. Most businesses are audited once or twice a year, as specified by FSSAI guidelines.

As an authorized FSSAI auditing agency, IRQS provides expert guidance through every stage of the audit — from preparation and documentation review to compliance checks and certification — ensuring a smooth, successful process.

No. Only food businesses designated by FSSAI based on their risk classification must undergo audits. Others can voluntarily participate to reinforce best practices and gain consumer confidence.

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