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🥒🍅 FPO Mark Registration

The Essential Quality License for Fruit & Vegetable Product Brands

From small-batch juice makers to large-scale pickle factories, the FPO Mark remains a gold standard for trust, compliance, and business expansion. Get fast FPO + FSSAI approval with complete infrastructure setup.

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Why Both FSSAI and FPO Licenses Matter in 2025 and Beyond

What Exactly is the FPO Mark?

FPO = Fruit Products Order Mark, a certification created under the Fruit Products Order, 1955 (now administered via FSSAI for most categories). Still mandatory for all manufacturing and packaging of fruit/vegetable processed foods, especially for juices, jams, ketchup, pickles, and chutneys. The mark appears on your product label with a unique FPO license number—proof of official hygiene, safety, and quality.

Why FPO + FSSAI is Essential

It's not either/or—for any business manufacturing fruit and vegetable products, both FSSAI license and FPO certification are required for full legal compliance in India.

  • FSSAI is the umbrella: Food safety authority for all food businesses
  • FPO certifies specifics: Infrastructure, process, and hygiene for fruit & veg products
  • Modern trade requirement: Often asked by exporters, retailers, and state food departments
  • Legal risk: Selling with only one can block tenders, exports, and get stock seized

Key Fact

The FPO mark became mandatory in 2006 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, administered by FSSAI.

Key Infrastructure Requirements

Before you apply, your factory/unit must have specific infrastructure standards to pass FPO audit and ensure ongoing compliance.

  • Dedicated processing area: Well-lit, ventilated, clearly separated from storage/office
  • Potable water supply: With latest water test report showing suitability for food processing
  • Food-grade machinery: Stainless steel equipment, washers, pulpers, filling machines
  • Qualified technical staff: At least one food technologist/chemist with recognized diploma
  • Lab testing facilities: Either in-house or contracted for regular product analysis

Important Note

Home kitchens, shared spaces, or poorly maintained facilities will fail audit. Many small founders partner with compliant third-party units.

Product Coverage

Products Requiring FPO Mark

Comprehensive list of fruit & vegetable products that mandate FPO certification

Beverages & Juices

Fruit/veg juices, synthetic beverages, syrups and sharbat, squashes, crushes, and packaged fruit beverages.

Preserves & Spreads

Jams, jellies, marmalade, fruit preserves, candied and crystallized fruits, and chutneys.

Sauces & Condiments

Tomato ketchup, sauces, purees, pickles, vinegar (brewed or synthetic), and tomato-based products.

Processed Vegetables

Dehydrated vegetables and fruits, frozen vegetables and fruits, and canned fruits/vegetables.

Specialty Products

Fruit extracts, essence, concentrates, and any other processed fruit or vegetable-based food products.

Export & B2B

Essential for exports, B2B retail, state tenders, and big retailers. Recognition in Middle East, Africa, and government contracts.

Step-by-Step Process

How to Apply for FPO Mark

Complete founder roadmap with expert support

Your Inputs

  • Business registration, GST, FSSAI copy
  • Layout map, photos of unit and machinery
  • Water test, chemist/technologist certificate
  • Sample batch for testing
  • Rent/ownership proof for premises

Krystal7 Delivers

  • Gap analysis of infra, eligibility check
  • Documentation and application drafting
  • Liaison with FPO/FSSAI office, scheduling audit
  • Support during on-site inspection/audit
  • Follow-up, license tracking, post-approval compliance kit
1

Preparation & Documentation

Business documents, product list, infra photos, layout, chemist qualification, and water test reports.

2

Application Submission

File FPO (sometimes as endorsement in FSSAI license module, or separate module—varies by state).

3

Testing & Inspection

Submit production samples for lab analysis. Government officers audit infra, cleanliness, and documentation.

4

License Grant

Upon compliance verification, unique FPO Mark issued—now print on all qualifying products. Typically takes 30-45 days.

Don't Let Compliance Hurdles Block Your Food Brand

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Krystal7 gets both FSSAI & FPO licenses done, upgrades infra, and preps you for every audit! Grow your processed food business with total legal peace of mind.

Infra Setup
Audit-Ready Factory

Dual License
FPO + FSSAI

Fast Processing
30-45 Days

Book your FPO/FSSAI consultation now—grow your processed food business with total legal peace of mind!

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FAQs Answered

FAQs—FPO Mark for Modern Food Businesses

Everything you need to know about FPO Mark registration

Only if you manufacture in a compliant, registered commercial unit. Home kitchens and shared spaces cannot qualify for FPO certification.

For most foods, yes—but FPO required for fruit/veg products and for some big buyers/exporters. Many retailers and exporters specifically check for both licenses.

Usually every 1–5 years; timely renewal is essential. Renewal requirements vary by state and type of products manufactured.

Yes, if their facility has valid FPO/FSSAI and your brand is endorsed in their license. This is a common solution for small batch producers.

No—must have at least one qualified person on staff or contract. This is a mandatory infrastructure requirement for FPO approval.

Yes—especially in the Middle East, Africa, and with Indian government tenders. It's a valuable certification for export markets.