FSSAI Labelling Compliance
Food label review under the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020
- 1Artwork reviewEvery mandatory declaration checked against the regulations.
- 2Claims reviewClaims tested against the claims and advertisement rules.
- 3CorrectionsMarked-up artwork returned to your designer.
- 4Final checkRevised artwork rechecked before printing.
Share your details. We’ll reply on WhatsApp with the next steps and a checklist.
Pick a plan — the fee is adjusted if you hire us within 30 days.
About FSSAI Labelling Compliance
A clear overview, in simple terms — what it is, why it matters, and how we handle it.
Packaged food sold in India must carry the declarations required by the FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 — product name, ingredients, nutrition information, veg/non-veg symbol, allergens, net quantity, date marking, batch number, the FSSAI logo and licence number, and the manufacturer's or importer's name and address — along with Legal Metrology declarations such as MRP.
Labels are where most FSSAI enforcement starts: a missing allergen declaration, a wrong category name or an unsupported health claim can lead to an improvement notice, seizure or penalty for misbranding.
We review artwork before printing against the labelling regulations, the product's food standard and the advertising and claims regulations, and check that the FSSAI licence number on the label is the one that actually covers the product.
Imported food needs the same declarations in English (or Hindi) — usually applied by sticker before customs clearance — plus the importer's details and country of origin.
| Regulation | FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020 |
|---|---|
| Mandatory items | Name, ingredients, nutrition, veg/non-veg logo, allergens, date marking, batch, FSSAI logo & licence no., address |
| Also applies | Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules — MRP, net quantity, consumer care |
| Misbranding penalty | Up to ₹3 lakh under Section 52 of the FSS Act |
| Misleading advertisement | Up to ₹10 lakh under Section 53 |
Who this is for
Common scenarios where this service is a good fit.
- Brands launching new packaged products
- Importers applying stickers to imported food
- Businesses that received a labelling-related notice
- Startups making nutrition or health claims
What you get
Clear deliverables so you know exactly what's included.
- Line-by-line label review against the regulations
- Claims check (nutrition, health and 'natural'/'fresh' claims)
- Marked-up artwork with corrections
- Licence-number and category cross-check
Expert review before every submission — not just data entry.
Working notes and reconciliations you can rely on in future notices.
Resident Indians, NRIs, expats and cross-border businesses — all served.
Documents required
A practical checklist. We'll tell you if anything else is needed based on your case.
* This is a base checklist. After a quick pre-check, we may ask for additional items specific to your case.
Process
A simple, trackable workflow — designed to avoid back-and-forth.
Every mandatory declaration checked against the regulations.
Claims tested against the claims and advertisement rules.
Marked-up artwork returned to your designer.
Revised artwork rechecked before printing.
Get a quote
We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after a quick checklist pre-check.
- Fixed quote on WhatsApp after a short look at your facts and documents.
- Government fees, if any, are paid at actuals and shown separately.
| Factor | DIY | Indus Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Expert review | ❌ | ✅ |
| Notice risk reduction | ❌ | ✅ |
| Deduction optimisation | ❌ | ✅ |
| Audit-ready records | ❌ | ✅ |
| AIS/26AS reconciliation | ❌ | ✅ |
Share your facts and deadline. We'll reply with the right checklist and a clear quote.
Fee adjusted against our service fee if you go ahead within 30 days.
- Priority CA Call-backSkip the queue — a CA calls you within 30 minutes.₹255
- RecommendedCA Consultation (30 min)Talk one matter through properly with a CA.₹755
- In-depth CA Review (60 min)Documents reviewed before the call, written action plan after.₹1,155
Call-backs run Mon–Sat, 9 AM–6 PM IST. Booked outside these hours? We call you first thing the next working morning.
Compare the 3 plansFrequently asked questions
Answers to the most common questions we get.
Official sources
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