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FSSAI warns inactive FoSTaC trainers, mandates minimum trainings by Dec 2025
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Tuesday, 30 December, 2025, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued a strict directive to all empanelled FoSTaC (Food Safety Training and Certification) trainers, mandating active participation in training programmes or face de-empanelment. The move comes after the regulator observed that several trainers have remained inactive for long periods, with some not conducting even a single training session since their empanelment.
As per FoSTaC guidelines, every empanelled trainer is required to conduct a minimum of 20 training programmes annually. However, FSSAI noted widespread non-compliance with this requirement, which it said is a clear violation of the FoSTaC terms and conditions. The authority has underlined that the effectiveness of the FoSTaC initiative depends heavily on regular and consistent training delivery to food business operators across the country.
The latest notice applies to all FoSTaC trainers who were empanelled and found inactive as of March 31, 2024. To provide a final opportunity for compliance, FSSAI has directed these trainers to conduct at least three training programmes on the FoSTaC portal by December 31, 2025. Trainers failing to meet this minimum requirement will be de-empanelled without exception.
Importantly, FSSAI has clarified that no further communication will be issued in this matter, making this directive a final warning to inactive trainers. The order has been issued with the approval of the Competent Authority, reinforcing the seriousness of the action.
FoSTaC is a flagship capacity-building initiative of FSSAI aimed at improving food safety standards across the food value chain through structured training and certification. By tightening compliance norms for trainers, FSSAI aims to ensure better outreach, accountability, and consistent implementation of food safety practices nationwide.
The official notification detailing the directive has been made available by FSSAI. The regulator has urged stakeholders to take note of the development and ensure timely compliance to avoid removal from the FoSTaC training ecosystem.
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