What is the FSSAI Schedule IV Audit?
FSSAI has introduced audits of Food Business Operators (FBOs) through private auditing agencies to strengthen the national food safety surveillance system. To build and nurture a culture of compliance, FSSAI empowers accredited private auditing agencies to conduct these assessments. The Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018, notified on 28th August 2018, provide the legal framework for the same.
These food safety audits help reduce the need for frequent regulatory inspections by Central or State Licensing Authorities. Businesses with satisfactory audit outcomes will face fewer regulatory inspections (except for mandatory sampling). This approach promotes self-compliance among businesses while ensuring consumer food safety and trust.
Who Needs FSSAI Schedule IV Mandatory Audits?
Food businesses holding a Central License and operating in the following eight categories are required to undergo mandatory food safety audits:
- Dairy Products and Analogues
- Meat and Meat Products, including Poultry
- Eggs and Egg Products
- Foodstuffs intended for nutritional uses (e.g., Infant Nutrition)
- Prepared Foods (Catering, etc.)
- Indian Sweets
- Nutrients and their preparations (Fortified Rice Kernels only)
- Packaged Drinking Water
Scope of Auditing
The audit scope covers multiple parts of the food value chain, including:
- Food Processing & Dairy
- Slaughterhouses
- Meat and Poultry Processing Units
- Egg & Egg Product Units
- Fish & Fish Product Units
- Food Storage, Warehouses, and Cold Storage
- Food Transport & Logistics
- Food Retail, Distribution, and Supplier Operations
How Pioneer Food Solutions Can Help
Pioneer Food Solutions (PFS) is assist to GAP analysis and make readiness , advice best Certification body to conduct FSSAI Schedule IV Mandatory Audits, working closely with food businesses operators across India to ensure regulatory requirements and standards are effectively met.
Our audit assistance process includes:
- On-site GAP inspections
- Internal Assessment of food safety systems, prerequisite programmes, and documentation
- Evaluation as per the official FSSAI Schedule IV Mandatory Audit Checklist
- Interviews with operators and food safety personnel to gauge knowledge and compliance levels
Your Business Benefits
- Minimize Risk – Receive expert recommendations for continuous improvement of your food safety systems.
- Expert Partnership – Our experienced professionals bring in-depth knowledge of FSSAI requirements and food safety management.
- Integration with Quality Systems – Audits align seamlessly with ISO and other quality management frameworks .
Why Choose Pioneer Food Solutions?
As a trusted partner for food producers, processors, and distributors, Pioneer Food Solutions provides end-to-end compliance, Internal audit, and advisory services. By engaging with us, you benefit from:
- A proven track record in food safety, quality, and regulatory consulting
- Extensive technical expertise backed by years of industry experience
- Client-centric services designed to meet Indian and global market requirements
- Professionals who stay updated with evolving national and international food safety standards
At Pioneer Food Solutions, we go beyond compliance—helping you build a robust, safe, and sustainable food business. Reach us Customer Request Form – Pioneer Food Solutions
