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Stage 1
Product evaluation based on levels of ‘negative nutrients’ as highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Criteria
Calories
Per
100g/100 ml/serve
Total Sugars
Per
100g/100 ml
Added Sugars
Per 100g/100 ml &
Contribution to energy %
Calories
Per
100g/100 ml/serve
Total Sugars
Per
100g/100 ml
Added Sugars
Per 100g/100 ml &
Contribution to energy %
Saturated Fat
Per 100g/100 ml &
Contribution to energy %
Saturated Fat
Per 100g/100 ml &
Contribution to energy %
Trans Fat
Per 100g/100 ml &
Contribution to energy %
Sodium
Per
100g/100 ml
Trans Fat
Per 100g/100 ml &
Contribution to energy %
Sodium
Per
100g/100 ml
Criteria based on WHO, FSSAI, Health Star Rating and International Choices Criteria
- 1.
- 2.
- 3.
- The cut offs for ‘negative nutrients’ will vary depending on product categories.
- A baseline score will be calculated based on levels present in the product.
- The baseline score will determine whether the product qualifies for further evaluation or not.
Stage 2
Product evaluation based on levels of ‘positive nutrients’.
Source or rich
in protein
Source or rich
in fibre
Source or rich
in fibre
Presence of
micronutrients and
levels in product
Presence of
micronutrients and
levels in product
- 1.
- 2.
- Criteria for making ‘source of’/’rich in’ claims will be based on FSSAI guidelines
- Points will be added based on levels present in the product
- Final score = Stage 1 score + Stage 2 score
Colour zone and score range
0 - 5
5 - 9
10 - 15
Status of evaluation
Not eligible for further evaluation
Eligible for further evaluation
Eligible for Goodness meter accreditation
Eligible for Goodness meter certification
Products in orange zone will receive inputs for moving to green zone and be eligible for Goodness Meter certification
Products in the orange zone to receive recommendations to improve score
Stage 1
Assessing if products are manufactured adhering to the highest safety standards and best practices.
Criteria
Quality Policies, Culture and Dissemination
Regulatory Compliance
Hygienic Design
Quality Policies, Culture and Dissemination
Per
100g/100 ml/serve
Regulatory Compliance
Per
100g/100 ml
Hygienic Design
Per 100g/100 ml &
Contribution to energy %
Management of Incidents, Product Withdrawal and Product Recall through a Traceability Procedure
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Good Manufacturing Practises
Testing - Materials (Raw material, Packaging) and Finished Goods
Personnel & Training
Documentation & Record Keeping - Specifications, log sheets, internal lab testing reports
Storage , Transport & Distribution
Management of Incidents, Product Withdrawal and Product Recall through a Traceability Procedure
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP)
Good Manufacturing Practises
Testing - Materials (Raw material, Packaging) and Finished Goods
Personnel & Training
Documentation & Record Keeping - Specifications, log sheets, internal lab testing reports
Storage , Transport & Distribution
Additional Bonus Points
- 1.
- 2.
- 3.
- Certificiations - USFDA, BRC, FSSC22000
- Mock recall protocols in place
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Internal Auditing
A documented system of internal auditing is in place to verify the effectiveness of process controls and procedures. Internal audit reports identify and verify conformity as well as nonconformity.
Colour zone and score range
0 - 5
5 - 9
10 - 15
Status of evaluation
Not eligible for further evaluation
Eligible for further evaluation
Eligible for Goodness meter accreditation
No criteria fully implemented/Not Eligible
Partly implemented/Changes Suggested
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Opportunity for products in orange zone to move to green zone and be eligible for Goodness meter evaluation.
Products in the orange zone to receive recommendations to improve score
Stage 1
Product evaluation based on levels of ‘negative nutrients’ as highlighted by the World Health Organization (WHO).