Certificate in Food Safety Regulations and Compliance

Description

Course Name: Certificate in Food Safety Regulations and Compliance
Course Id: CFSRC/Q0101.

Eligibility: 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent is required.

Objective: The Certificate in Food Safety Regulations and Compliance course is designed to train food industry professionals, quality controllers, and hospitality staff in legal and procedural frameworks for food safety. It focuses on regulatory guidelines, hygiene practices, hazard analysis, and the implementation of national and international food safety systems.

Duration: Three Months.

 How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:

 Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.

 Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.

 Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.

 Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.

 Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.

 Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.

 Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.

 Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.

 Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.

Online Examination Detail:

Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions			Marks Each Question		Total Marks
1	10			5		50
2	5			4		20
3	5			3		15
4	5			2		10
5	5			1		5
	30					100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.		Marks	Grade
1		91-100	O (Outstanding)
2		81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3		71-80	A (Very Good)
4		61-70	B (Good)
5		51-60	C (Average)
6		40-50	P (Pass)
7		0-40	F (Fail)

 Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:

 Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.

 Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.

 Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.

 Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.

 Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.

 Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.

Syllabus:

Module 1: Introduction to Food Safety and Quality: Definition of food safety and food quality, Importance of food safety in the supply chain, Common foodborne illnesses and causes, Food contamination types (physical, chemical, biological), Overview of food microbiology, Safe food handling practices, Basic principles of hygiene and sanitation, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), Introduction to food safety culture.

Module 2: National and International Food Safety Regulations: Overview of FSSAI (India) regulations, Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, FSSAI licensing and registration process, Food labeling and packaging regulations, Food additives and fortification rules, Codex Alimentarius guidelines, HACCP principles and framework, ISO 22000 food safety standard, US FDA and EU regulations overview, Penalties and legal actions for non-compliance.

Module 3: Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP): Introduction to HACCP system, Prerequisite programs for HACCP, Seven principles of HACCP, Hazard identification and risk assessment, Establishing critical control points (CCPs), Monitoring procedures and corrective actions, Recordkeeping and verification, HACCP plan documentation, Implementation challenges in industry, Case studies of HACCP in food sectors.

Module 4: Food Safety Audits and Inspections: Types of food safety audits (internal, external), Preparing for audits and inspections, Audit tools and checklists, Non-conformance reporting and corrective actions, Verification and validation in food systems, FSSAI inspection protocols, ISO-based audit processes, Traceability systems in food safety, Handling recalls and withdrawals, Role of third-party certifications.

Module 5: Personal Hygiene and Facility Sanitation: Personal hygiene for food handlers, Protective clothing and equipment (PPE), Handwashing and sanitization protocols, Cleaning and disinfection procedures, Pest control in food facilities, Layout design for hygiene compliance, Water quality and sanitation management, Waste disposal practices, Allergen control and cross-contamination prevention, Training programs for food handlers.

Module 6: Documentation, Compliance and Legal Aspects: Food safety documentation requirements, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Maintaining logs and records, Legal responsibilities of food business operators, Incident reporting and corrective measures, Risk communication and consumer protection, Role of food safety officers and authorities, Product labeling compliance checklist, Food safety training and awareness, Building a food safety compliance culture.

fter successful completion of the Certificate in Food Safety Regulations and Compliance program, graduates are prepared to ensure safe food handling, hygiene standards, regulatory compliance, and quality control in food processing, hospitality, retail, and government sectors. The program equips students with knowledge of FSSAI regulations, HACCP standards, food audits, labeling laws, and hygiene protocols, making them eligible for safety-related roles in India’s expanding food industry.

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✅ Career Opportunities After Certificate in Food Safety Regulations & Compliance

🔹 1. Food Safety Officer (Junior Level)

• Workplace: Food processing plants, catering services, manufacturing units

• Role: Monitor hygiene practices, inspect food handling, verify sanitation and storage compliance with FSSAI guidelines

• Salary Range: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month

• (Higher with experience or government recruitment)

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🔹 2. Quality Assurance (QA) Executive – Food

• Workplace: FMCG companies, packaged food brands, dairy plants

• Role: Conduct quality checks, sample testing, packaging audits, and ensure food safety documentation

• Salary Range: ₹22,000 – ₹45,000/month

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🔹 3. Food Hygiene Auditor / Compliance Officer

• Workplace: Food manufacturing plants, cloud kitchens, restaurant chains

• Role: Perform internal food safety audits, check pest control, ensure adherence to HACCP & ISO 22000 standards

• Salary Range: ₹25,000 – ₹50,000/month

• (Freelancers may earn ₹1,000 – ₹5,000 per audit)

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🔹 4. FSSAI Regulatory Compliance Executive

• Workplace: Packaged food brands, nutraceutical companies, exports

• Role: Ensure product labels, ingredients, and nutrition facts comply with FSSAI regulations; manage licensing and renewals

• Salary Range: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month

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🔹 5. Food Safety Consultant / Trainer

• Workplace: Hospitality chains, food tech companies, training centers

• Role: Train staff on food handling SOPs, develop manuals, consult on FSSAI and HACCP compliance

• Salary Range: ₹25,000 – ₹60,000/month

• (Freelancers or trainers can earn ₹1,000 – ₹10,000 per session)

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🔹 6. Food Quality Inspector (Field/Production Level)

• Workplace: Cold storage, logistics centers, food warehousing, procurement

• Role: Check for spoilage, contamination, temperature control, and inventory labeling compliance

• Salary Range: ₹18,000 – ₹35,000/month

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🔹 7. Safety & Hygiene In-charge – Hotels/Restaurants

• Workplace: Hotels, quick-service restaurants (QSR), catering services

• Role: Supervise hygiene of kitchen areas, food preparation, staff cleanliness, handwashing, storage

• Salary Range: ₹20,000 – ₹40,000/month

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🔹 8. Lab Technician – Food Safety Testing

• Workplace: Food testing labs, third-party auditing labs, FSSAI-accredited labs

• Role: Analyze samples for microbes, heavy metals, adulterants, toxins

• Salary Range: ₹18,000 – ₹35,000/month

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🔹 9. Food Packaging & Labeling Compliance Executive

• Workplace: FMCG, ready-to-eat food brands, snacks and beverages companies

• Role: Ensure labels include correct ingredients, allergen warnings, nutrition data per FSSAI

• Salary Range: ₹20,000 – ₹38,000/month

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🔹 10. Entrepreneur – Food Business Operator (FBO)

• Workplace: Self-owned food outlet, bakery, packaged snack business

• Role: Start a food business with proper licensing, hygiene standards, and compliance

• Earnings: ₹30,000 – ₹1,00,000+/month depending on scale and location

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📈 Career Progression & Salary Overview

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🏭 Top Employers & Hiring Sectors

• FMCG: Nestle, Britannia, ITC, Amul, Parle, Dabur

• Food Processing: Haldiram’s, Patanjali, Mother Dairy, PepsiCo

• Retail & QSR Chains: Domino’s, McDonald’s, Big Bazaar, Reliance Smart

• Exporters & Cold Chain Companies: Apeda-certified exporters, Blue Star Cold Chain

• Government & Semi-Govt: FSSAI-approved testing labs, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), State Health Depts

• Hospitality: Taj Group, Oberoi Hotels, Marriott, flight catering services