INSPECTION AND AUDITING DIVISION OF FARE LABS PVT. LTD. : FARE Labs Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, operates its Inspection and Auditing Division in strict adherence to the principles of impartiality, competence, responsibility, openness, confidentiality, and responsiveness. The division prioritizes the safeguarding of impartiality to maintain trust in its operations. Commitment to Impartiality The top management of FARE Labs has implemented and actively promotes an impartiality policy supported by clear objectives, ensuring that the Inspection and Auditing services remain unbiased and transparent. This commitment includes: Managing conflicts of interest proactively to ensure the objectivity of all processes. Establishing mechanisms to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor risks associated with conflicts of interest. Risk Management Framework FARE Labs has developed comprehensive procedures to address risks related to conflicts of interest in its Inspection and Auditing activities. These include: Ongoing evaluation of relationships and activities to identify potential threats to impartiality. Documentation of risks and any residual risks, ensuring that these are evaluated to determine if they fall within acceptable limits. Preventive actions : When an unacceptable threat to impartiality arises, inspection and auditing services are not undertaken. Compliance with ISO 17020 & HRA The organization is committed to aligning its operations with the requirements of ISO 17020 , ensuring that: All Inspection and Auditing activities are conducted objectively. Staff and stakeholders fully understand and adhere to the impartiality policy and its associated principles. Continuous competence is maintained through training and strict adherence to documented policies and procedures. The top management and team of FARE Labs Pvt. Ltd. stand firmly dedicated to upholding impartiality and ensuring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all their Inspection and Auditing activities. INFORMATION REGARDING AUDITING AGENCY: FARE Labs is your dedicated partner in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. Our expert team is committed to safeguarding your reputation and protecting consumers by conducting thorough assessments, audits, and compliance checks. With a deep understanding of industry regulations, we offer tailored solutions that address your specific needs, from food production facilities to restaurants and supply chains. Our mission is to help you meet and exceed food safety standards leading to complete Customer Satisfaction. Join us in the pursuit of excellence and let your organization become the trusted choice for consumers. INFORMATION REGARDING HYGIENE RATING AUDITING AGENCY: At FARE Labs, we redefine excellence in Hygiene and Catering Auditing Services. Our dedicated team of experienced professionals is on a mission to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and food safety in the catering industry. With a keen eye for detail and in-depth knowledge of regulations, we provide comprehensive auditing services tailored to your specific needs. From restaurants and food service providers to catering companies and event venues, we’re here to safeguard your reputation, protect your customers, and help you achieve top-notch hygiene and catering standards. The accreditations of Hygiene Rating Audit Agency (HRAA) with PADD, QCI is in process for the Hygiene and Catering Auditing Services.

The proposed fee structure for the HRAA Scheme is as follows: HYGIENE RATING AUDIT FEE (INR) No. of Food Handlers Man-days Audit Fee < 25 0.5 9,000 /- 26 – 50 0.5 10,500 /- 51 – 100 1 12,000 /- > 100 1.5 15,000 /- 18% GST Applicable Auditor travel and other expenses would be additional

INSPECTION & AUDITING SERVICES

INSPECTION BODY

FARE Labs is accredited with NABCB as per ISO 17020:2012 (Third Party Inspection Body) Scope includes:

IAF Scope 03 – Cereals, Grains, Edible Oils, Oilseeds, Fats, Tea, Coffee, Sugar, Spices, Feed & Fodder, Alcohol – KNOW MORE
IAF Scope 30 – Catering, Hotels, Canteens, Banquets, and Restaurants – KNOW MORE

AUDITING AGENCY

INSPECTION AND AUDITING DIVISION OF FARE LABS PVT. LTD. :

FARE Labs Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, operates its Inspection and Auditing Division in strict adherence to the principles of impartiality, competence, responsibility, openness, confidentiality, and responsiveness. The division prioritizes the safeguarding of impartiality to maintain trust in its operations.

Commitment to Impartiality

The top management of FARE Labs has implemented and actively promotes an impartiality policy supported by clear objectives, ensuring that the Inspection and Auditing services remain unbiased and transparent. This commitment includes:

Managing conflicts of interest proactively to ensure the objectivity of all processes.
Establishing mechanisms to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor risks associated with conflicts of interest.

Risk Management Framework

FARE Labs has developed comprehensive procedures to address risks related to conflicts of interest in its Inspection and Auditing activities. These include:

Ongoing evaluation of relationships and activities to identify potential threats to impartiality.
Documentation of risks and any residual risks, ensuring that these are evaluated to determine if they fall within acceptable limits.
Preventive actions: When an unacceptable threat to impartiality arises, inspection and auditing services are not undertaken.

Compliance with ISO 17020 & HRA

The organization is committed to aligning its operations with the requirements of ISO 17020, ensuring that:

All Inspection and Auditing activities are conducted objectively.
Staff and stakeholders fully understand and adhere to the impartiality policy and its associated principles.
Continuous competence is maintained through training and strict adherence to documented policies and procedures.

The top management and team of FARE Labs Pvt. Ltd. stand firmly dedicated to upholding impartiality and ensuring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all their Inspection and Auditing activities.

INFORMATION REGARDING AUDITING AGENCY:

FARE Labs is your dedicated partner in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. Our expert team is committed to safeguarding your reputation and protecting consumers by conducting thorough assessments, audits, and compliance checks. With a deep understanding of industry regulations, we offer tailored solutions that address your specific needs, from food production facilities to restaurants and supply chains. Our mission is to help you meet and exceed food safety standards leading to complete Customer Satisfaction. Join us in the pursuit of excellence and let your organization become the trusted choice for consumers.

INFORMATION REGARDING HYGIENE RATING AUDITING AGENCY:

At FARE Labs, we redefine excellence in Hygiene and Catering Auditing Services. Our dedicated team of experienced professionals is on a mission to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and food safety in the catering industry. With a keen eye for detail and in-depth knowledge of regulations, we provide comprehensive auditing services tailored to your specific needs. From restaurants and food service providers to catering companies and event venues, we’re here to safeguard your reputation, protect your customers, and help you achieve top-notch hygiene and catering standards. The accreditations of Hygiene Rating Audit Agency (HRAA) with PADD, QCI is in process for the Hygiene and Catering Auditing Services.

Fees Structure

The proposed fee structure for the HRAA Scheme is as follows:

HYGIENE RATING AUDIT FEE (INR)
No. of Food Handlers	Man-days	Audit Fee
< 25	0.5	9,000 /-
26 – 50	0.5	10,500 /-
51 – 100	1	12,000 /-
> 100	1.5	15,000 /-
18% GST Applicable Auditor travel and other expenses would be additional

Training

FARE Labs provides ISO/IEC 17025 training to students pursuing graduation/post-graduation from various universities and institutes. Hands-on training to the staff provides them an opportunity to understand the working of sophisticated instruments. Our comprehensive training programs are designed to provide in depth knowledge of Indian and International standards focusing on quality management systems and technical competence for laboratories. Join us at FARE Labs Pvt. Ltd. to become a qualified professional in a rapidly evolving field of testing and calibration.

INFORMATION REGARDING FOOD SAFETY AUDITING AGENCY:

To strengthen the food safety surveillance system, FSSAI has envisaged audits of Food Business Operators through Private Auditing Agencies. In order to cultivate and foster the growth of compliance culture, FSSAI is enabling compliance through private recognised Auditing Agencies. Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulations, 2018 have been notified on 28th August 2018 for the same. It had been mandated by FSSAI that the Food Safety Audits must be carried out by the FSSAI approved Third Party Auditing Agency in order to adhere to the regulatory compliance and framework. Currently, FARE Labs accreditation as a Third Party Auditing Agency with FSSAI as per the provisions in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Safety Auditing) Regulation, 2018 is in process.