Packaging & Labelling Compliance
Ensure food packaging labels meet FSSAI, Legal Metrology, and trademark requirements.
Packaging and Labelling Compliance ensures your food product labels meet all mandatory declarations under FSS (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011, Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011, and applicable advertising standards. Mandatory label elements include: product name, ingredient list (in descending order), nutritional information per 100g/100ml, allergen declaration, net quantity, FSSAI licence number, vegetarian/non-vegetarian symbol, batch/lot number, date of manufacture, best before/expiry date, MRP, and manufacturer/importer details. Non-compliance attracts penalties under FSS Act and LMPC Rules simultaneously, product recall orders, and marketplace delisting. Complianceer reviews packaging artwork, identifies compliance gaps, prepares compliant label specifications, and coordinates with designers and printers.
At a glance
- Timeline: 5–10 working days for label review and specification
- Government fee: ₹0 (label review service; LMPC registration fee separate if required)
- Professional fee: Starting from ₹3,499
Who needs this
- Food brands launching new packaged products
- Importers adapting foreign product labels for Indian market
- Private label and co-packed products requiring label review
- Businesses receiving FSSAI or Legal Metrology label objection notices
- D2C brands preparing retail-ready packaging
Benefits
- Avoid product recall and penalties for non-compliant labels
- Marketplace and retail approval. Compliant labels are required for listing
- Consumer trust through transparent and accurate product information
- Allergen declaration compliance protects against liability claims
- Integrated compliance covering FSSAI, LMPC, and advertising standards
Eligibility
- Product must have valid FSSAI licence covering the product category
- All label claims (organic, natural, sugar-free) must be substantiated per FSS regulations
- Nutritional labelling mandatory for most pre-packaged foods (exemptions for small packages)
- Imported products must add Indian importer details and FSSAI import licence number
Documents
- Current packaging artwork (PDF/AI file)
- Product formulation with complete ingredient list and quantities
- Nutritional analysis report from NABL-accredited lab
- FSSAI licence copy with product categories
- Allergen assessment report
- LMPC registration certificate (if applicable)
- Trademark registration or application details for brand name usage
FAQs
What must appear on every food package label in India?
Product name, ingredient list, net quantity, FSSAI number, veg/non-veg logo, date of manufacture, best before/expiry, MRP, manufacturer address. Nutritional info required for most products. Allergens must be highlighted.
Can I use "organic" or "natural" on my label?
Only with valid certification. "Organic" requires NPOP/USDA certification. "Natural" has a specific FSSAI definition and cannot be used for products with additives. Misleading claims attract penalties.
Do imported food labels need modification for India?
Yes. Must add FSSAI import licence number, Indian importer name/address, mandatory Indian label declarations (may require stickering if original label lacks required elements).