FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROCESSING

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FRUITS AND VEGETABLES PROCESSING

Based on Schedule 4 of Food Safety & Standards (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation, 2011

India's diverse climate ensures availability of all varieties of fruits & vegetables. It is now the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world and is the leader in several horticultural crops, namely mango, banana, papaya, cashew-nuts, areca nut, potato and okra. Fruits and vegetables account for nearly 90% of total horticulture production in the country.




Though India's share in the global market is still nearly 1% only, there is increasing acceptance of horticulture produce from the country. Capacity building initiatives at the farmers, processors and exporters' levels will contribute towards this effort.


It is projected that implementation of this guidance document on Food Safety Management System (FSMS) for Fruits and Vegetables Processing will assist the manufacturers that wish to adopt a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach thereby minimizing hazards associated with unhygienic conditions such as microbial contaminations. In addition, the Industry level users are expected to use/implement the product specification as well as the labeling standards of FSSAI so as to achieve wholesome products.

This guidance document should be read with the Food Safety and Standard Act 2006, Rules and Regulations; 2011 in force and as amended from time to time.

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  1. estartupindiaOctober 21, 2021 at 3:07 AM

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