Vegan Registration under FSSAI FosCos

A new trend that can be observed in India is an increased demand for vegan food products as some consumers either use vegetarian products due to health issues, animal rights, and negative effect of animal food products on the environment. Therefore, the FSSAI has come up with a Vegan Food Product Certification which is open for companies to take as a voluntary basis in order to enable the clients distinguish between vegan goods and products. There is this FoSCoS which shows this certification; hence, consumers can easily identify true vegan products. Here, you will know the specifications of the online portal and then subsequently, you will learn how to sign up for an account; afterwards, some vital things that may come handy when using it, including the relevance of FSSAI registration, will be disclosed to you.

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What is Vegan Food Product Certification?

The Vegan Food Product Certification provides food businesses with a means to get the approval label of “Vegan” on their products without mandatory regulations. This endorsement makes consumers feel that the product in question is vegan, meaning it contains no part of any animal or byproduct and this product has not undergone animal testing.

For Vegan endorsement, the food business can only apply through the FoSCoS portal and has to fulfill the followings:

There can be no use of ingredients of animal origin which include meat products, poultry, fish products, seafood products, milk products, egg products, honey products, or any other product that is derived from animal sources.
It means that the product in question cannot have been experimented on animals at any time before it was manufactured.
The manufacturing process cannot use or include materials that are derived from animals and or products from animals.

Benefits of Vegan Registration

Getting the Vegan endorsement has the following advantageous impacts for food organizations:

Increased consumer trust: The Vegan endorsement assists in creating a perception of originality and trust by the buyers since the product has undergone the approval of the controlling body.
Competitive advantage: Obtaining vegan certification can be useful to achieve competitive advantage as this is a new trend in the market and many people are looking for vegan products.
Expanded market reach: Vegan certification can also help food businesses new opportunities, given the constant growth of the vegan and vegetarian population.
Networking: Building relationships with individuals who cater to the same diet, right from talking through the experiences to participating in camaraderie events.
Compliance with regulations: Getting the Vegan endorsement helps in assuring that the product complies with FSSAI regulations on vegan food products.

How to Apply for Vegan Registration under FSSAI FosCos

Below are the steps that food businesses have to take when applying for the Vegan Food Product Certification:

All food businesses have to initially sign up on the FoSCoS portal and get their license or registration number.

Fill out the application form:

This means that to apply for Vegan endorsement, the food business must fill the application form that can be accessed through FoSCoS Portal.

Submit required documents:

Documents to support the application information such as product description, description of ingredients in the product, manufacturing description about the product are expected from the companies.

Pay the application fee:

The applicant is required to pay a fee for the application depending on the FSSAI fee structure.

Await approval:

The FSSAI will consider the application submitted and the documents used to accompany the application. If approval is given, then the Vegan endorsement shall be given and the business can then depict the Vegan logo on its product.

This certification signifies that the food business has true vegan products to consumers and stands to benefit from the increasing demands of vegan food in India. The Products Eligible for FSSAI Vegan Logo must strictly meet the criteria laid out by FSSAI regarding ingredients, processing, and labeling.

Documents Required for Vegan Registration under FSSAI FosCos

To get Vegan Food Product Certification in FSSAI FoSCoS in India, the food businesses have to feed the following documents:

Product Details:

Product name
Product category (e.g., snacks, beverages, dairy alternatives)
Product description
Intended use of the product

Ingredient List:

Certification that it does not contain any animal based products such as meat, poultry, fish and seafood, diary products, eggs, honey or any other products that contain animal parts.

Manufacturing Process Details:

Description of the manufacturing process.
Certification that in the process of manufacturing there is no use of any item derived from animal or any animal product.
Any third-party certifications involved in the manufacturing process (for example, IOS, GMP).

Labeling Details:

Proposed label design, especially concerning the position of the Vegan logo.
Confirmation that there is no such information or claim on the label that can mislead consumers.

Quality Control and Assurance:

Specific measures and precautions used to make sure that the product qualifies for vegan classification.
Documentation of any external audit other than the quality assurance checks or quality compliance certifications.

Animal Testing Declaration:

Acknowledgment letter in which the company declares that during the development or production of the product, no tests were conducted on animals.

Other Documents:

Copy of the food business's FSSAI license or registration number
Copy of the food business's PAN card
Copy of the food business's GST registration certificate
Any other relevant documents as required by the FSSAI

Conclusion

The concept of Vegan Food Product Certification, proposed by the FSSAI as a part of its FoSCoS portal, is the first of the steps that have been taken for ensuring transparency and genuineness in India’s burgeoning vegan food sector. It is a voluntary standard that enables the food businesses to show that they offer true vegan products and profit from the rapidly rising vegan market. It involves extensive vetting processes that entail assessment of the compliance of the businesses to a number of guidelines to ascertain that the products they deal in have no components that are derived from animals and have undergone through any tests on animals. It is pertinent to note that Vegan endorsement comes with the popularity that comes with the brand, better market position, and new market coverage. As the vegan consumers are increasing in its region, this certification will also enable the clients to get to know and make their decision accordingly about the business and also protect the animals.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who needs to register under FSSAI Foscos for vegan products?

All those entities that are related to manufacturing, processing, packing, storage, distribution or are involved in the business of selling vegan food products are required to register under the FSSAI Foscos.

Are there any specific labeling requirements for vegan products under FSSAI?

Yes, it means that vegan products are required to follow some specific labeling regulations under FSSAI on the aspects of name and ingredient list, nutrition information and any warning of allergens. It must also be stated that the product is Vegan on the label.

Can I sell vegan products online without FSSAI registration?

No, the sale of vegan products online without FSSAI registration is not lawful. It is noteworthy that all the food business operators, including the online vegan products business, must register for the FSSAI registration or license to ensure compliance with the laws on food safety.

What are the penalties for non-compliance with FSSAI regulations for vegan products?

These consequences for non-compliance range from the civil penalties which include fines to the regulatory consequences such as product recall, closure of business and legal consequences depending on the nature of the violation. Such consequences must be prevented, hence it is significant to abide by FSSAI standards.