Summary
- The FSSAI has proposed draft amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018, mandating ISO 22000 Lead Auditor certification for food auditors.
- The amendments, published on May 21, 2026, expand eligible qualifications and require a minimum of two years' experience in the food sector along with ten completed audits.
- Public consultation is open for sixty days, inviting objections and suggestions on the proposed changes.
- These revisions could significantly enhance the qualifications of food safety auditors in India, impacting food safety standards nationwide.
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