By industry
Food processing and FMCG
Food units make in batches with expiry dates, must trace each batch to customers for a recall, and print labels that meet FSSAI and Legal Metrology rules.
Who uses it: Snacks, spices, dairy, bakery, beverage and packaged-food makers.
Common problems without an ERP
- Expired stock is found too late.
- A recall means calling every distributor.
- Label details differ between batches.
What the company gains
- First-expiry-first-out by batch.
- Every batch traced to the customers who got it.
- Licence and annual return dates on one calendar.
Numbers to watch
- Stock near expiry
- Batch yield
- Days to trace a batch
Government rules to follow
- FSSAI licence
- Registration up to ₹1.5 crore turnover, State licence ₹1.5–50 crore, Central licence above ₹50 crore (from 1 April 2026). Licences no longer expire, but fees remain due.
- Labelling
- FSS (Labelling and Display) Regulations: a lot or batch number on every label, dates, veg/non-veg mark and FSSAI number.
- Recall
- FSS (Food Recall Procedure) Regulations: keep a written recall plan and distribution records.
- Annual return
- Manufacturers file Form D-1 on FoSCoS with production by product.
- Package declarations
- Legal Metrology: MRP including taxes, net quantity, maker and date on every pack.
In ARUKZ ERP today
Try it free- Lots with traceability to customers
- Bills of materials
- Quality inspections
- GST invoices
Not yet: Expiry dates by batch and FSSAI returns are not built yet.
Rules checked on 7 November 2026. Laws and limits change; confirm with your CA before you act on them.