Food Label Validation

Food Label Validation

Accurate. Compliant. Market-Ready Labels for Indian and Global Food Brands.

Food labels are the first point of trust for consumers and a mandatory requirement under the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Whether you are an Indian food manufacturer or an international brand planning to enter the Indian market, your product label must comply with FSSAI Packaging & Labelling Regulations.

We provide end-to-end Food Label Validation Services to ensure your product labels meet all legal standards, category requirements, and approved claims before going to market.

 

Why Food Label Validation Is Essential

A compliant label ensures:

  • Legal approval for sale in India
  • Accurate consumer information
  • Avoidance of penalties, product recall or rejection at customs
  • Protection against misleading claims
  • Trust and credibility for your brand

Our team ensures your label meets all mandatory FSSAI norms, including nutritional declaration, ingredient listing, allergen details, symbols, claims, and design rules.

 

Label Validation for Indian & Non-Indian Brands

We specialise in validating labels for:

  • Indian Food Manufacturers
  • Exporters targeting international markets
  • Non-Indian brands importing food into India
  • Private label brands
  • E-commerce food companies
  • Cloud kitchens & D2C brands

We help global brands adapt their existing labels to meet Indian regulatory requirements, ensuring the product is approved smoothly at customs and ready for sale.

 

Scope of Our Food Label Validation Services

Our review covers every element of your label as per FSSAI (Packaging & Labelling) Regulations, 2020, Nutritional Labelling Regulations, and related category-specific standards.

 

1. Mandatory Declarations Check

We verify all required statements including:

  • Name of the food
  • Category-wise declarations (fortified, veg/non-veg, irradiated, proprietary, etc.)
  • Net quantity / drained weight
  • Batch number, MRP, FSSAI license number
  • Manufactured & Best Before dates
  • Country of origin (for imported foods)

 

2. Ingredient List & Allergen Declaration

  • Correct sequence (descending order)
  • Class names for additives (e.g., acidity regulator, stabilizer)
  • INS numbers and functional roles
  • Mandatory allergen declaration (gluten, nuts, soy, milk, etc.)

 

3. Nutritional Information Validation

We check FSSAI-compliant:

  • Nutritional panel format
  • Energy, protein, carbs, sugars, fat, trans fat, saturated fat
  • Added sugar & salt declaration (if applicable)
  • Nutrient reference values
  • Calculations as per serving size / per 100g or 100ml

For imported products, we convert global formats to the Indian FSSAI standard.

 

4. Claims & Compliance Review

We validate claims such as:

  • Sugar-free, Low Fat, High Protein
  • Natural, Organic, Gluten-free
  • Fortified food claims
  • Vegan or plant-based claims
  • Nutrient content claims & health claims

All claims are checked for permitability, scientific backing, and regulatory approval.

 

5. Font Size, Placement & Design Compliance

We ensure that:

  • Minimum font size rules are followed
  • Statements are placed correctly on the principal display panel
  • Veg/Non-veg logo meets size and color guidelines
  • Contrast, visibility, and legibility match FSSAI norms

 

6. Category-Specific Compliance

We specialize in validating labels for:

  • Beverages & Juices
  • Snacks & Namkeens
  • Dairy, Ice Cream, Cheese
  • Nutraceuticals (as per FSSAI standards only)
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Spices, Oils, Pickles, Sauces
  • Ready-to-Eat & Ready-to-Cook Foods
  • Infant Foods (if applicable)
  • Imported packaged foods

Each category has special declarations — we ensure complete compliance.

 

7. Imported Product Label Adaptation (Non-Indian Brands)

For international brands entering India, we offer:

  • Full adaptation of foreign labels to Indian FSSAI standards
  • Replacement/addition of mandatory FSSAI elements
  • Assistance with dual-label or sticker-label solutions
  • HS code and category alignment
  • Compliance for Indian customs clearance

 

Deliverables You Receive

✓ Complete Label Validation Report
✓ Marked-up corrections for your design team
✓ Compliance notes for designer & packaging vendor
✓ FSSAI regulatory reference mapping
✓ Final approval confirmation after corrections

 

Why Choose Us for Label Validation?

  • 10+ years experience in food regulatory consulting
  • Expertise in Indian & International label compliance
  • Fast turnaround with highly accurate validation
  • Support for exporting and importing brands
  • Trusted by MSMEs, FMCG companies, and global food brands

 

Industries We Serve

  • FMCG & Packaged Foods
  • Plant-based & Vegan Foods
  • Health Drinks, Energy Drinks
  • Frozen & Ready-to-Eat Foods
  • Baby Foods (category restrictions apply)
  • Nutraceutical-style foods under FSSAI
  • Horeca, Cloud Kitchens, D2C Brands
  • Global brands importing into India

 

Get Your Labels FSSAI-Compliant Today

Whether you're an Indian food brand or an international company entering the Indian market, we ensure your labels meet every FSSAI requirement—accurately and professionally.

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