HACCP Certification in India
Codex Alimentarius HACCP · Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points · typical timeline 4–8 weeks
HACCP certification proves your food unit identifies and controls biological, chemical and physical hazards at critical control points. FSSAI Schedule 4 expects it; buyers, retail chains and APEDA exporters ask for it. It is the fastest food-safety certificate and the base for ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000. Cost: ₹30,000–₹1,00,000; timeline 4–8 weeks.
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Who needs HACCP certification
- Rice, flour, spice, dairy, bakery and snack units
- Fruit/vegetable processors and cold stores
- Caterers, central kitchens, cloud kitchens
- Food packaging and ingredient suppliers
HACCP requirements in plain words
- Prerequisite programmes (GMP/GHP)
- Hazard analysis for every process step
- Identify CCPs, critical limits, monitoring
- Corrective actions and verification
- Record keeping and traceability
- HACCP team and plan review
Certification process
- Step 1Gap assessmentWe audit your current processes against the standard and list exactly what is missing.
- Step 2DocumentationPolicies, procedures, records and formats written for your plant, not copied templates.
- Step 3Implementation & trainingYour team trained on the floor; internal audit and management review done with you.
- Step 4Certification auditStage 1 and Stage 2 audit by an IAF-accredited certification body of your choice.
- Step 5Certificate & surveillanceCertificate issued; we support annual surveillance audits for the full 3-year cycle.
HACCP certification cost in India
Indicative 2026 all-inclusive prices — consulting, documentation, training and the certification-body audit fee. No separate charges. Full cost breakdown →
| Company size | All-inclusive price |
|---|---|
| Micro | ₹40,000–₹65,000 |
| Small | ₹65,000–₹1,20,000 |
| Medium / multi-line | ₹1,20,000–₹2,40,000 |
Documents required
- Process flow diagram and plant layout
- Hazard analysis worksheet
- HACCP plan with CCP monitoring logs
- PRP/GMP records (cleaning, pest, water)
- Traceability and recall records
- Verification and review records
Benefits
- Meets FSSAI and buyer audit requirements
- Fastest route to a recognised food-safety certificate
- Reduces contamination incidents
- Upgrades to ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 with little rework
Frequently asked questions
- HACCP vs ISO 22000?
- HACCP is the hazard-control method; ISO 22000 adds a full management system around it.
- Is HACCP mandatory in India?
- FSSAI Schedule 4 requires HACCP-based controls for many categories; certification itself is voluntary but widely demanded.
- Validity?
- Three years with annual surveillance.
HACCP consultants by city
- Baddi
- Ludhiana
- Mohali
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Gurgaon
- Noida
- Ahmedabad
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Bangalore
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Kolkata
- Indore
Written by Sahil Dubey, CISA — lead consultant, PraxisQ Consulting LLP. Reviewed October 2026.
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