The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on October 11, 2019 has issued an advisory to all the states/UT to publicize Food Safety Mitra (FSM) Scheme and promote enrolment on the designated portal.
The Scheme plans to engage motivated individuals with the Food safety ecosystem at ground level. The scheme will support small and medium scale food businesses in compliance to Food safety laws.
The Food Safety Mitra is a certified individual professional who will assist in compliances related to FSS Act, Rules and Regulations with three avatars like Digital mitra, Trainer mitra and Hygiene mitra depending upon their respective roles and responsibilities.
This new scheme will open opportunities in the areas of online licensing and registration of food businesses, food safety training and hygiene auditing. Apart from strengthening food safety, this scheme would also create new employment opportunities for youth, particularly with food and nutrition background.
The detailed brochure for the Scheme containing the structure and fees etc. is attached and are available at the online portal https://fssai.gov.in/mitra/ and the registration has been started from 26th September 2019.
Click here to read the advisory.
