FSSAI Executive

Job highlights

• Experience with BIS ISI Certification, CRS Registration, FMCS applications, and regulatory compliance
• Manage BIS certification projects, prepare and review technical documentation, coordinate testing and inspections, and liaise with clients and BIS officials

Role & responsibilities

• Handle end-to end filing of FSSAI Basic Registration, State Licence, and Central
  Licence applications.
  • Determine the correct licence category based on turnover, production capacity,
    business activity, premises, and applicable regulatory criteria.
  • Handle new applications, renewals, modifications, amendments, transfers, surrender,
    and other post-licensing activities.
  • Prepare, review, and organize all supporting documentation required for FSSAI
    filings.
  • File and manage applications through the FoSCoS portal**.**
  • Track applications and coordinate for timely completion and approval.
  • Review and respond to FSSAI queries, deficiency letters, observations, clarifications,
    and notices**.**
  • Coordinate with FSSAI authorities and designated officers where required.
• Advise clients on applicable licensing, registration, product, labelling, packaging, and
  compliance requirements.
  • Handle regulatory matters for manufacturers, importers, marketers, distributors,
    wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, cloud kitchens, storage facilities, transporters, and
    other Food Business Operators.
  • Review product information and determine the applicable food category and
    regulatory requirements.
  • Provide guidance on ingredients, additives, claims, product standards, labelling, and
    packaging requirements.
  • Assist with review of product labels and declarations under applicable FSSAI
    regulations.
  • Conduct research on FSSAI notifications, amendments, orders, advisories, FAQs, and
    regulatory developments.
  • Maintain application trackers, client records, status reports, and regulatory
    documentation.
  • Coordinate with internal legal, regulatory, sales, and operations teams.
  • Building and maintaining a structured database of FSSAI licences, registrations,
    product categories, eligibility criteria, government requirements, applicable
    regulations, timelines, fees, and documentation requirements**.**
  • Creating and continuously updating an internal FSSAI Knowledge Base covering major
    regulatory processes and compliance requirements.
    •Developing internal regulatory process flows, and compliance matrices.
  • Identifying gaps in the existing knowledge database and continuously adding new
    information based on actual assignments and regulatory developments.
  • Converting practical experience from client assignments into reusable internal
    knowledge.
  • Preparing training material, FAQs, presentations, and guidance notes for internal
    teams.
  • Supporting the training of junior team members on FSSAI procedures,
    documentation, and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensuring that the internal FSSAI database and knowledge base remain accurate,
    current, and aligned with the latest regulations and authority practices.
    Required Regulatory Knowledge
    The candidate should have practical knowledge of:
  • Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules
  • FSSAI Licensing and Registration requirements
  • Food Product Standards and Regulations
  • Schedule IV hygiene and sanitary requirements
  • FoSCoS portal procedures
  • FSSAI product categorization