Fle No. Sat and RPE/FSMS/FSSAy2038-19, Regulatory Compliance Division Feod Safety and Standards Authority of ina (A Statutory BODY UNDER MINISTRY OF Heath and Family Welfare) 1eMaven 2021 10, 1. Commissioner of Food Safety ofall States/UTs 2. Regional Director of SEAL Subject: Acceptance of food and water testing report from government recogsied laboratovies for ‘the purpose of Hygione Rating Sifted, Reference is imited to Hygiene Rating Scheme guidance dacument which inter ala stipulates the requirement of food and water testing report from a NABL accredited laboratory for lensed food businesses applying for Hygiene Rating Cerfeation. In this regard, it has been decided that food and water testing reports from government cecogrzed laboratories (other than FSSAI recognized laboratories} can be considered forthe purpose of awarding Hygiene Rating Cerificate tothe ege Food business, Tones + fo netted anf of gan Rae oi Yours Sincerely Tain recutive Director (CS) copy 41. CO to upload on FSSAI website and Helene Rating Website 2 Al Regional Directors of FSAL-For necessary information