In a bid to improve the ease of doing business, apex food regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has launched a scheme called Food Safety Mitra (FSM).
The scheme will support small and medium scale food businesses in compliance to the food safety laws.
A Food Safety Mitra is an individual professional certified by FSSAI who assists in compliances related to FSS Act, Rules and regulations.
Depending upon their respective roles and responsibilities they can be - Digital Mitra, Trainer Mitra or Hygiene Mitra.