Food storage
Raw materials from licensed/registered vendors
Official guidanceRef. FSSAI-FSE-STO-003
In plain language
Raw materials need to be bought only from other FSSAI-licensed or registered suppliers, with records kept of who they were bought from.
Official text
“The restaurants shall buy food raw materials only from licensed/registered vendors and maintain record thereof.”
Source
2018 Direction, Annexure-3 licence conditions · Sec-III(F) of the 2018 DirectionView official source →What to do
Buy raw materials only from vendors who can show a valid FSSAI licence or registration, and keep records of purchases.
What inspectors look for
Vendor invoices showing their FSSAI licence/registration number
Add this to your restaurant's checklist
Track this requirement, keep the proof in one place, and get reminded when it needs attention.
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