Food safety & quality systems

Global compliance,
without the
guesswork.

We help food businesses navigate international requirements with a practical roadmap tailored to their products, operations, and target markets — not a generic checklist.

16+
Years of experience
500+
Audits completed
20+
Standards supported
Global
Market readiness
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METHODOLOGY

How We Work

A structured, 6-step roadmap engineered for first-time audit clearances and seamless facility commissioning.

STEP 01

Understanding Your Business

Initial consultation to assess your operational goals, target markets, and export ambitions.

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STEP 02

Gap Assessment

Rigorous diagnostic audit identifying compliance gaps against FSSAI, FDA, or BRCGS standards.

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STEP 03

Planning & Strategy

Tailored roadmap creation covering facility zoning, budget planning, and system design.

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STEP 04

Implementation

Hands-on execution of plant layouts, SOP creation, hygiene flow, and supplier vetting.

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STEP 05

Certification / Approval

End-to-end audit representation ensuring first-time pass rates across global standards.

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STEP 06

Continuous Support

Ongoing surveillance audit readiness, staff retraining, and quality management maintenance.

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Success story

Featured performance proof

Client — mid-sized spice exporter, Gujarat
01

The challenge

Needed BRCGS certification within a tight timeline to meet a new European buyer's requirement, with no existing food safety management system in place.

02

What we did

Conducted a full gap assessment, built out their FSMS from scratch, ran internal audits, and prepared the team for the certification audit.

BRCGS certified in 5 weeks

Zero major non-conformances on first audit.

"The gap assessment alone told us more about our operation than three years of internal reviews had."— Operations Head, spice export company

Our commitment to compliance

At Esthetic Consultancy, we're committed to ensuring your business operates at the highest standards of safety, quality, and global compliance.

What we do

Our core services

FSMS Establishment & Implementation

Complete creation, implementation, and management of robust Food Safety Management Systems aligned with international standards.

  • HACCP plan design & process flowcharts
  • Food safety manual & quality plan drafting
  • Critical Control Point (CCP) identification & limits vetting
  • Verification procedures & monitoring system logs setup

FDA Registration & FSMA Compliance

End-to-end guidance by certified PCQI professionals to ensure USDA/FDA food facility standards are fully met.

  • US FDA food facility registration & US agent services
  • HARPC (Hazard Analysis & Risk-based Preventive Controls) plans
  • Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) vetting
  • Recall plan development & food defense assessments

Regulatory Licensing & Export Support (RCMC)

Expert advisory for smooth agricultural export license registration and statutory compliance in India.

  • APEDA, Spice Board & FSSAI central export licensing support
  • Registration-cum-Membership Certificate (RCMC) application advisory
  • Central & state licensing clearances for food businesses
  • Compliance mapping for export consignments

Regulatory Compliance (India & International)

Continuous mapping and auditing of food business processes against local FSSAI and international import/export law.

  • FSSAI food product standards & additives compliance checks
  • Food labeling & nutritional claims compliance vetting
  • Import clearance advisory & reject management
  • Advisory on food recall procedures & statutory mandates

Internal Audits, Gap Assessments & Reviews

Third-party pre-audit assessments and mock inspections to pinpoint layout and process vulnerabilities before official audits.

  • Hygienic condition inspections & GAP audits
  • Post-audit Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) submission support
  • Supplier audit programs on behalf of corporate sourcing buyers
  • Pre-certification mock audit drills for QA/QC teams

Training, Documentation & Quality Lab Setup

Formulating standard operating logs, records, hygiene checklists, personnel training, and quality assurance labs.

  • FoSTaC (FSSAI Food Safety Training & Certification) programs
  • SOP/SSOP manual drafting & checklist log implementation
  • Microbiology & chemical testing laboratory layout integration
  • Equipment calibration logs & Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)

Common inquiries

Frequently asked questions

How do we know where to begin?

We begin by understanding your products, processes, facility, team, and target markets. An initial review identifies priorities and turns them into a clear, practical action plan.

Can you support both new and existing facilities?

Yes. We support new projects from the planning stage and help existing operations strengthen systems, close gaps, and prepare for customer or regulatory reviews.

What does an initial assessment include?

The assessment typically reviews workflows, hygiene practices, documentation, responsibilities, process controls, facility conditions, and readiness for your intended market.

Can you work with teams across different locations?

Yes. Our support can combine remote planning and documentation reviews with on-site assessments, training, and implementation according to project needs.

What support is available after an audit or review?

We help prioritize findings, plan corrective actions, update systems, guide implementation, and monitor progress so improvements become part of daily operations.

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