S.No.

Checklist Item

Requirement

1.

Protection of human life and health

Endeavour to achieve an appropriate level of protection of human life and health.

2

Protection of consumer interests

Ensure protection of consumers, including fair practices in all kinds of food trade, in accordance with food safety standards and practices.

3

Risk management

Carry out risk management by considering the results of risk assessment and other relevant factors.

4

 Scientific uncertainty – precautionary action

Where harmful effects on health are identified but scientific uncertainty persists, adopt provisional risk-management measures to ensure appropriate health protection.

5

 Proportionate measures

Ensure that measures adopted are proportionate to the risk and are not more restrictive of trade than necessary.

6

 Consider feasibility

While adopting measures, consider technical and economic feasibility and other reasonable and proper factors.

7

Periodic review of measures

Review provisional measures within a reasonable period, depending upon the nature of the risk and the scientific information required.

8

Inform the general public

Where there are reasonable grounds to suspect that food may pose a health risk, take appropriate steps to inform the general public.

9

 Identify the risk clearly

Public information should, to the fullest extent possible, identify: (a) the food/type of food, (b) the health risk, and (c) measures taken or proposed to prevent, reduce or eliminate the risk.

10

 Non-compliant batch/lot presumption

If food in a batch, lot or consignment fails to comply with food safety requirements, presume that all food in that batch, lot or consignment of the same class/description is non-compliant until the contrary is proved.