The first phase of Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) was launched in 9 states/UTs such as Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Odisha, Goa, Manipur, Puducherry, Chandigarh & Ladakh to replace FLRS w.e.f 1st June 2020.
The launch of second phase of FoSCoS in the rest of 27 states/UTs is planned on 1st November 2020 & to bring this into force, FLRS will be closed for the 27 states/UTs w.e.f 21st October, 1:00 pm.
- Resource materials such as user manuals, video tutorials, flyer on key features, guidance documents & presentations for training are available under user manual section https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/user-manual
- FAQs, migration strategy adopted, SOPs & other key orders are available on the homepage.
- A demo version, to know the features of the system, is available at https://fcstraining.fssai.gov.in
If any pending tasks related to FSSAI licensing & registration on FLRS, the users of 27 states/UTs are advised to complete them by 21st October 2020, as FLRS won’t be available for next 10 days. FLRS will be made live on 22nd October 2020 only for licensing & registration related to Indian Railways & handling consumer grievances filed till date.
Also, a newer version of Food Safety Connect (consumer grievance) portal will be made live with FoSCoS on or before 1st Nov 2020.
Details of State-wise licensing helpdesk & dedicated helpline number at State Head Quarter level is available at https://fssai.gov.in/cms/commissioners-of-food-safety.php. FBOs may reach out here in case of any queries or any assistance required. Also, users may contact the FSSAI helpline number 1800112100 or email at helpdesk-foscos@fssai.gov.in.
The notification is available here. If you would like to learn about migrating from FLRS to FoSCoS, register for our Master Class: Understanding FoSCoS – The New Food Safety Compliance System. This is happening on the 10th of November.
