FSSAI Hygiene Rating Audit (HRA)

ABOUT FSSAI HYGIENE RATING

FSSAI Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is an online, transparent scoring and rating process which aims to allow consumers to make informed choices about the places where they eat out & through these choices, encourage businesses to improve their hygiene standards & thus reduce the incidence of food-borne illness. This Hygiene rating concept is new in India, but has parallels in many countries across the globe. Every country has its own terminologies which explain the idea of ensuring safe and hygienic food in all catering businesses to the general public. Some of the well-known schemes already in place are "Food Hygiene Rating Scheme" (FHRS) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, "Scores on Doors" a star rating scheme in Australia, etc.

CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS 

Qualified FBOs need to have FSSAI License/ Registration and follow schedule 4 requirements. This aims to provide for adequate measures that are to be adopted to ensure that food being served to the consumers is of good quality and safe to eat. Train all food handlers and appoint a certified Food Safety Supervisors. Access FSS training portal "FOSTAC" to get more information. Must have Food Safety Display Boards prominently displayed in the premises. Get food samples tested periodically.

ENROLING IN HYGIENE RATING SCHEME

1.    Log in using your FLRS credentials at: www.fssai.gov.in/hygieneRating/login

2.    Follow Guidelines and complete self-assessment

3.    Generate "hygiene rating" or enroll for "Responsible place to eat"

4.    Print self-assessment ratings certificate online.

5.    Verification of ratings will be done by a HRAA (Hygiene Rating Audit Agency), through an inspection.

6.    Post Inspection, FBO can generate the verified (signed) rating certificate by FSSAI.

7.    Enroll for "Responsible place to eat" if above ratings score is 4 (Good ) or more. 

      More information can get through - https://eatrightindia.gov.in/hygieneRating/home

HYGIENE RATING ASSESSMENT PROCESS

HYGIENE RATING AUDIT FEE STRUCTURE

RIR CERTIFICATION shall calculate the audit fees based upon the organization license category, applicable food handlers / employee and audit time required for particular Audit. The standard audit fees for Hygiene Rating Audit by RIR CERTIFICATION is stated below.

Note: Other Standard Fees only applicable when it is defined by the Central/ State Food Safety Department based upon official notification or work order at particular location (District/ State) to FBOs.

For more information please mail at info@rircert.com