The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on 24th August 2022, issued clarification on payment of application fee for endorsement of vegan logo. The guidelines for submission of application for endorsement of vehan logo and formats where notified by FSSAI on 25th July 2022, these guidelines notifies the procedures and application form.
Therefore in this regard, it is clarified that no physical cheque or demand drafts will be accepted by the food authority. The Food Business Operators (FBOs) desirous of applying for endorsement of vegan logo are directed to submit the application fee of Rs. 5,000/- (excluding GST) through online e-payment portal. The transaction receipt and invoice generated shall be submitted to the food authority as an enclosure to the application.