FSSAI Audit Checklist by Food Category

The FSSAI compliance checklist lists the laboratory test parameters that apply to each food category, from dairy, spices and edible oils to packaged water, cereals, honey, packaged foods and beverages. Each list follows the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, so you can see which tests to book before a licence application, renewal or audit.

Find the FSSAI testing parameters applicable to your food product category. Each checklist is based on the Food Safety and Standards Regulations and current FSSAI directives.

Select your food product category below to see the testing parameters required for FSSAI compliance. All testing must be performed at an NABL-accredited laboratory for regulatory acceptance.

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Dairy Products (Milk, Ghee, Paneer, Curd)

Testing parameters for FSSAI compliance:

Fat content
SNF (Solids Not Fat)
Moisture
Acidity
Microbiological (TPC, Coliform, E. coli, Salmonella)
Adulteration markers
Heavy metals (Lead, Arsenic)
Aflatoxin M1
Antibiotic residues
Pesticide residues

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Spices & Condiments

Testing parameters for FSSAI compliance:

Moisture
Total ash
Acid-insoluble ash
Volatile oil
Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2)
Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury
Pesticide residues (MRL)
Sudan dyes (adulteration)
Microbiological (TPC, Yeast, Mould, Salmonella, E. coli)

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Edible Oils & Fats

Testing parameters for FSSAI compliance:

Acid value
Peroxide value
Saponification value
Iodine value
Moisture
Trans fat content
Argemone oil (adulteration)
Aflatoxins
Heavy metals
Pesticide residues
BHA/BHT antioxidant levels

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Packaged Drinking Water

Testing parameters for FSSAI compliance:

TDS
pH
Turbidity
Chloride
Sulphate
Nitrate
Fluoride
Iron
Heavy metals (Lead, Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, Chromium)
Pesticide residues
Microbiological (TPC, Coliform, E. coli, Pseudomonas)
Residual chlorine

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Cereals, Pulses & Flour

Testing parameters for FSSAI compliance:

Moisture
Ash
Protein
Gluten (for wheat)
Uric acid (for pulses)
Aflatoxins
Heavy metals
Pesticide residues
Microbiological
Iron fortification (for fortified products)

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Honey

Testing parameters for FSSAI compliance:

Moisture
Reducing sugars
Sucrose
HMF (Hydroxymethylfurfural)
Diastase activity
Specific gravity
Acidity
C3/C4 sugar ratio (adulteration)
Antibiotic residues
Heavy metals
Pesticide residues

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Packaged Foods & Snacks

Testing parameters for FSSAI compliance:

Nutritional labelling (energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates, sodium)
Trans fat
Moisture
Peroxide value (for fried products)
Microbiological
Heavy metals
Food additives (permitted levels)
Allergen declaration compliance

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Beverages (Juice, Soft Drinks)

Testing parameters for FSSAI compliance:

TSS (Total Soluble Solids)
Acidity
pH
Preservatives (Benzoic acid, Sorbic acid)
Artificial sweeteners
Colouring agents
Microbiological
Heavy metals
Nutritional labelling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What testing parameters does FSSAI require for food products?

FSSAI testing parameters vary by food category and are specified under the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011. Common parameters include microbiological safety (TPC, Coliform, E. coli, Salmonella), chemical safety (heavy metals, pesticide residues, aflatoxins), nutritional labelling accuracy (energy, protein, fat, carbohydrates), and product-specific quality markers (moisture, acidity, ash content).

Do I need FSSAI testing for my food product before selling?

Yes. All food business operators in India must ensure their products comply with FSSAI standards. Testing is required for FSSAI licence applications, licence renewals, product labelling compliance, and periodic quality verification. Testing must be conducted at an NABL-accredited laboratory for regulatory acceptance.

How much does FSSAI food testing cost?

Testing costs vary by product category and the number of parameters tested. A basic microbiological test panel starts from approximately ₹2,000-3,000. A comprehensive FSSAI compliance panel including nutritional labelling, microbiological, heavy metals, and pesticide residues typically ranges from ₹8,000 to ₹25,000 depending on the product type. View our testing charges guide for indicative pricing.

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