Food Safety- A necessity in the Sugar Industry Somnath Chatterjee Head-Procurement & Logistics ITC Ltd, Foods Division

More than 200 types of diseases spread by unsafe food across the globe Contaminated food causes 1.5 billion cases of diarrhea in children each year, resulting in more than 3 million premature deaths

Packaged food industry in India  The Indian food and grocery market is the world’s sixth largest & is projected to grow at the rate of 104%, touching US$ 482 billion by  Packaged food industry contributes to 32% of the country’s total food market  Approx. 60% of sugar in India is consumed by bulk food manufacturing sector including Bakery, local sweet shops & FMCG  Indian consumers on average purchased just 151 calories each day through packaged food and soft drinks in 2014, less than a fifth of the global average of 765 calories.  Nutrients per person per day (gm): Sugar India5 China16 US126 Source: Euromonitor

 About 4% of the total sugar stock connected at plants is rejected Others- include rejection due to moisture & color

Foreign Matter Contamination

Inappropriate Packaging & Labeling

Hygiene related issues

UNFIT Vehicle

Significant impact on final product

Bringing safe & wholesome food to the consumers

Rejection is a costly affair! SUPPLIER  Detention Charges  Resale at throwaway rates  Risk of material loss  Can get BLACKLISTED BUYER  Production Loss  Loss in market share

Strengthening regulation & checks on manufacture, storage & distribution of food items

What is FSSAI?  FSSAI-Food Safety & Standards Authority of India, 2011 is enacted to: - Consolidate laws relating to food in India - Lay down science based standards for articles of food - Regulate production, storage, trade, distribution, sale and import of food - Facilitate food safety.

FSSAI guidelines for Plantation White Sugar Sr. No.ParametersSpecifications 1 Physical examination aDirt, filth, iron filings added colorShould be free from Dirt, filth, iron filings added color 2Extraneous matterMax 0.1 % by wt 3Moisture when heated at 1050 ±10C for three hrs.Max 0.5 % by wt 4SucroseMin 98 % 5SulphurdioxideMax 70 ppm 2 Heavy metals aLeadMax 5 ppm bCopperMax 30 ppm cArsenicMax 1.1 ppm dTinMax 250 ppm eZincMax 50 ppm fCadmiumMax 1.5 ppm gMercuryMax 1.0 ppm hMethyl mercury (calculated as elemental mercury)Max 0.25 ppm 3 Crop contaminants aAflatoxinMax 30 μg/kg 4Naturally Occuring Toxic Substances bAgaric AcidMax 100 mg/kg cHydrocyanic acidMax 5 mg/kg dHypericineMax 1mg/kg eSaffroleMax 10 mg/kg 5 Pesticide residues as per FSSAI requirement AtrazineMax 0.25 mg/kg Carbofuran (Sum of carbofuran and three hydroxyl carbofuran expressed as carbofuran) Max 0.05 mg/kg Phorate (Sum of phorates, its oxygen analogue and their sulfoxides and sulfones expressed as phorate) Max 0.1 mg/kg SimazineMax 0.25 mg/kg

FSSAI guidelines for packaging & labeling Format for LRR (Label Regulatory Requirements) For Wholesale Packages Brand NameRequired FSSAI logo & Lic. No.Required Veg. SymbolRequired Ingredient ListNot required – For single ingredient food Best Before DeclarationRequired Net weight declaration including Pack Config. NET CONTENT: _______________ MRPNot Required Manufacturing Date/Packaging Date Required Lot No. : ; Batch No. :Required Manufactured By - Declaration Company Name, COMPLETE ADDRESS INCLUDING - PLOT No./STREET No./CITY/PIN /STATE Packed AtIf Co-packed Storage condition Store in a cool, dry and hygienic place. (optional) Method of PreprationRequired Nutritional Information (per 100g per serving size Optional Manufacturer’s Name & Complete Address Brand Name/Logo

How should the sugar miller/trader comply  Get a FSSAI License- Deadline Aug 2015  Get your product analyzed every 6 month through a NABL/FSSAI accredited lab- Applicable now  Prepare & maintain other relevant documents- COA, Veg origin Certificate, Non-GMO  Adhere to packaging and labeling requirements: veg-logo, print of FSSAI license no.

Quality related checklist for FMCG Companies At the source point  Vehicle fitness certificate  Vehicle Inspection  Test Report of the stock being dispatched At the destination  Form E- form of Guarantee  Certificate of Analysis (COA)  Mention of FSSAI License no. in the excise bill  Quality of sugar & sugar bags (Colored bags?)

Each member of the sugar industry from cane to consumer must create a culture where product safety & nutrition is paramount THANK YOU!