Orange Book (FSSAI)

The Orange Book – A Guide to Safe, Healthy and Sustainable Food at Campuses

The Orange Book, published by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under its Eat Right India initiative, is a comprehensive guide designed to promote safe, healthy and sustainable food practices in institutional settings such as workplaces, colleges, universities, hospitals and other campuses.

The book provides practical guidance and recommendations for creating a safe and healthy food environment. It outlines best practices for maintaining food safety and hygiene in canteens, cafeterias and other food-service establishments, while encouraging nutritious food choices and environmentally sustainable practices.

How is it useful?

– For Institutions and Campus Administrators: Provides guidance on establishing systems and practices to ensure food safety, hygiene and access to healthy food within institutional premises.
– For Canteens and Cafeterias: Outlines recommended practices for safe food preparation, handling, storage, serving and maintaining hygiene standards.
– For Employees, Students and Individuals: Offers useful tips and suggestions for adopting healthy eating habits and making informed food choices.
– For Promoting Sustainability: Encourages environmentally responsible food practices, including reducing food waste and promoting sustainable food consumption.

The Orange Book serves as a useful reference for institutional administrators, food business operators, canteen and cafeteria managers, food handlers, employees, students and other stakeholders interested in improving food safety, nutrition and sustainability within their premises.

Access the Orange Book

Citizens and other interested stakeholders can access the complete publication through the official FSSAI website using the link below:

View / Download The Orange Book – FSSAI (PDF)

Note: The complete publication is hosted on the FSSAI website and can be viewed or downloaded directly from the link above.