Food Safety and Standards (Fortification of Food) Regulation, 2018

Fortification of Food Regulation 2018

Fortification of Food Regulation 2018 is a national regulatory framework that governs the addition of essential vitamins and minerals to staple foods to improve nutritional outcomes and public health. This certification-focused course provides structured learning on regulatory provisions, compliance systems, labeling rules, quality assurance practices, inspections, and enforcement mechanisms applicable to fortified foods in India.

The program is designed for students, food technologists, regulatory professionals, auditors, and entrepreneurs who wish to build strong expertise in fortified-food compliance. Participants gain practical insight into how food businesses must implement fortification programs under the supervision of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, while maintaining product safety, consumer transparency, and audit readiness.

Topics Covered

Fortification Fundamentals

This module introduces the scientific and public-health rationale behind nutrient enrichment programs. Learners explore why fortification is adopted, the difference between mandatory and voluntary fortification, and how staple foods contribute to micronutrient delivery.

The course explains approved vitamins and minerals, tolerance limits for nutrient addition, and stability challenges during processing, packaging, and storage. Participants also study over-fortification risks and the importance of validation studies.

Regulatory Framework

This section focuses on the legal scope of the 2018 regulation and how it applies to manufacturers, importers, and brand owners. Learners understand licensing requirements, regulatory oversight, and the role of inspections in verifying compliance.

The training covers documentation expectations, market surveillance, sampling procedures, and enforcement actions taken during regulatory checks. Real-world scenarios illustrate how authorities evaluate compliance at production sites and in retail outlets.

Labeling and Claims

Accurate consumer communication is central to fortified foods. This module explains fortified-food logos, nutrient declaration panels, advisory statements, packaging requirements, and shelf-life rules.

Participants learn how to design compliant labels, avoid misleading nutrition claims, and align packaging with statutory requirements while supporting public-health messaging.

Quality Assurance Systems

Quality systems form the backbone of compliant fortification programs. Learners study premix procurement and testing, supplier qualification, incoming-material inspection, and storage controls.

The course emphasizes batch documentation, traceability systems, stability monitoring, and recall preparedness. Internal verification activities and record-keeping practices are explained to help businesses remain inspection-ready at all times.

Audit and Compliance Tools

This module prepares participants for regulatory audits and internal compliance checks. Topics include audit preparation, record review, sampling controls, non-conformance handling, and corrective-action systems.

Learners also understand how to manage enforcement actions, product withdrawals, and root-cause investigations following regulatory observations.

Who Can Attend

This course is suitable for:

• Students in food science or food technology

• Quality assurance professionals

• Regulatory affairs executives

• Food Business Operators

• Entrepreneurs in fortified foods

• Young professionals entering the food sector

Training and Certification

Participants who successfully complete the program receive certification demonstrating their regulatory and compliance readiness, including:

• Course Completion Certificate

• Fortification Regulation Compliance

• Labeling and Declaration Standards

• QA Systems for Fortified Foods

• Regulatory Audit Awareness

These credentials strengthen career prospects in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, audit support roles, fortified-food manufacturing, and compliance management.