What is FPO Mark & How to Get FPO Certification

If you are a manufacturer of fruit products in India then you are required an FPO mark to show the credibility of your business in the market. The FPO is a certification mark that is required to sell processed fruit products in India as per the FSSAI of 2006. These fruit products include fruit jams, pickles, fruit extracts, squshes, and dehydrated fruit products.

FPO mark is stand for Fruits Process Order and this mark shows the quality of the food and ensures that the product is manufactured in a hygienic environment and safe for consumption. Below is the complete information mentioned about the FPO mark from a business perspective.

What is FPO Mark?

As stated above, the FPO mark is important for businesses that manufactured products related to fruits and vegetables. But did you know who provides FPO license? So, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issue the certificate.

It ensures that the products which are sold in the Indian market must meet the quality and safety standards set by the government. To obtain the certificate, the manufacturer must submit an application with complete documents.

How much time does it take to obtain the FPO mark certification?

The time will depend on the accuracy and completeness of the application. If all the details and documents will found correct then the authority will issue the certificate within 30 to 45 days.

Who Should Obtain an FPO Mark Certificate?

The following entities must obtain an FPO mark certificate in India:

• Food storage units and all kinds of food products
• Importers and Exporters of Food Products
• Online Food Business Operators (FBOs)
• Raw food materials suppliers
• Food products distributors
• Wholesalers/ traders
• Food product transporters

Difference Between FSSAI and FPO Mark

Both these marks are mostly considered the same because of the same aim, but below are some differences between FSSAI and FPO are the following:

Benefits of FPO Mark

The FPO mark has many benefits and some of these are as follows:

• Ensures that food products are manufactured in a hygienic environment and safe to consume by customers.
• By registering an FPO mark the manufacturer will follow the guidelines about the process of manufacturing the food products which reduces the chances of building bacteria in food that can cause many diseases. 
• Show the credibility of the brands because the FPO mark is mandatory and used to sell products all over India which regulates by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
• Increase in revenue by reaching out to the audience from all over India. After obtaining an FPO mark certification, a business can sell food products anywhere in the country.
• Increase customer belief in the brand, as the FPO mark guarantees that food is hygienic for the customers.

Conclusion

The FPO mark certificate requires certain steps to follow such as submitting an application, complying documents, inspection, verification, lab testing, and finally issuance of the FPO mark certificate.

At Registrationwala, we assist businesses in the complete procedure to obtain the FPO mark certificate. If you are looking to get the certification for your packaged fruit business then reach out to us for the complete guidance.

Author: Dushyant Sharma

Hey there, I'm Dushyant Sharma. With the extensive knowledge I've gained in past 8 years, I have been creating content on various subjects such as banking, insurance, telecom, and all the important registration and licensing processes for various companies. I'm here to help everyone with my expertise in these areas through my articles.