British Retail Consortium Global Standards is a leading safety and quality certification program use by over 23,000 certificated suppliers in 123 different countries. The BRC initially developed its global standard for food safety in order to help the food industry meet legislative requirements of the European Union General Product Safety Directive and the UK Food Safety Act

BRC certification is important because it guarantees that specific quality, safety, and operation standards are followed and also ensures that manufacturers fulfill their legal obligations and provide protection for their end consumer. BRC Global Standards are now often a fundamental requirement by the world’s leading retailers.

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards , 2006 which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food related issues in various Ministries and Departments. FSSAI has been created for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.