FoSTaC stands for Food Safety Training and Certification. It is a large-scale training ecosystem initiated by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The program creates standardized food safety awareness to build a culture of compliance and hygiene in the Indian food industry. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Why It’s Important
- FSSAI Mandate: Under FSSAI regulations, it is mandatory for all licensed Food Business Operators (FBOs) to have at least one certified Food Safety Supervisor (FSS) on their premises for every 25 food handlers.
- Skill Building: The program is designed to help food handlers understand sanitation, hygiene regulations, and hazard management as per Schedule 4 of the FSSAI guidelines. [2, 3]
Program Structure
The curriculum is divided into 16 different courses categorized into three main competency levels to match the specific sector of the food business:
- Basic Level: Designed for petty food business operators, street food vendors, last-mile delivery partners, and small eateries.
- Advanced Level: Tailored for medium-to-large-scale food manufacturers, caterers, and storage/distribution facilities.
- Special Level: Specialized modules for specific manufacturing setups like dairy, bakery, edible oil, and packaged drinking water. [3, 6, 7]
How to Get Certified
The training is delivered across India through FSSAI-empanelled Training Partners (TPs) and can take anywhere between 4 to 12 hours depending on the course level. Participants undergo an assessment and receive a digital Food Safety Supervisor certificate. [3, 4]
To find an authorized training partner, enroll in courses, or check the training calendar, you can visit the official FSSAI FoSTaC Portal. [8, 9]
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[1] https://fssai.gov.in/cms/fostac.php
[2] https://fostac.fssai.gov.in/about-fostac.jsp
[3] https://www.ficsi.in/blog/fostac-training-a-complete-guide-by-fssai/
[4] https://foodsafety.tn.gov.in/blogs/fostac
[5] https://cleartax.in/s/fostac-fssai
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUVSqiHD7HA
[7] https://fostac.fssai.gov.in/basic.jsp
[8] https://www.corpseed.com/service/fostac-certificate
[9] https://fostac.fssai.gov.in/downloadnotification/Notice%20for%20District%20selection.pdf