procedure for food import

To ensure the availability of wholesome and secure food for human consumption, the Indian government regulates the import of food commodities through a variety of ministries and organizations. Among the principal agencies that creates regulations, controls, and monitors food products’ entry into India is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. In order to approve imported food items, the FSSAI has created Standard Operating Procedures. If the food products are not imported in compliance with FSSAI legislation and the suggested procedures are not followed during the import of food items, the cargo will be denied and will not be allowed to be sold in India.