🇮🇳 Essential Certifications in India

1. FSSAI License

• FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) certification is mandatory for any food processing unit in India, including banana powder production. This ensures compliance with food safety norms, hygiene, and labeling regulations B2BMAP+15
• The FPO mark (Fruit Products Order) is also mandatory for processed fruit products like banana powder. Possession of a valid FPO license from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries is required for selling within India

2. GST Registration & Trade License

• You must register for GST once your annual turnover crosses INR 40 lakh or depending on export activity
• Local municipal trade licenses may also be mandatory depending on your state or district.

🌍 International & Export Certifications

If you plan to export banana powder or target premium markets, the following certifications are widely requested by global buyers:

ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Assurance Advisory (QAA)

This standard ensures food safety across the production chain and aligns with HACCP principles. Many serious suppliers and buyers expect ISO 22000 certification

HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points)

A systematic preventive approach that identifies and controls biological, chemical, and physical hazards in food production. Key requirement for exports to EU, US, or Middle East markets