FSSAI FoSTaC Training & Food Safety Supervisor Certification

FSSAI requires applicable licensed food businesses to have trained Food Safety Supervisors in accordance with regulatory requirements. For Central/State licensed FBOs, the commonly applicable requirement is at least 1 trained Food Safety Supervisor for every 25 food handlers or part thereof on each premises.

A Food Safety Supervisor is a person appointed by the Food Business Operator who holds a valid food-safety training certificate approved through the FSSAI FoSTaC framework.

Under the current FSSAI framework updated in 2024, FoSTaC certificates are valid for two years, after which applicable refresher training is required for renewal.

FSSAI permits closed online FoSTaC training for employees of the same organization for Basic and Advanced courses, with a maximum of 1,000 food handlers per batch, subject to applicable programme rules.

Yes. FSSAI's closed online training framework allows employees of the same organization situated at different locations to participate in a single batch, subject to applicable rules.

Yes. FSSAI's programme is designed for Food Safety Supervisors and also provides open training opportunities for individuals across the food value chain.

The course level (Basic, Advanced, or Special sector-specific) depends on the employee's role, operational level, and the business's FSSAI Kind of Business. Infigo helps map your operations to the appropriate course.

No. FoSTaC is FSSAI's statutory food-safety training and certification programme, whereas HACCP is a technical hazard-control methodology. FoSTaC training complements a broader HACCP or FSMS system.

No. FoSTaC training develops food-safety competency. The food business must still implement Schedule 4 hygiene practices, maintain records, and adhere to FSSAI licensing conditions.

FoSTaC certificates are issued directly through the FSSAI FoSTaC portal following prescribed training and assessment by an FSSAI-empanelled training partner.