Quick Answer
Prism Calibration Centre (NABL CC-2480) provides comprehensive calibration for Gujarat's food industry: temperature (pasteurisation, cooking, cold chain), weighing (filling machines, check weighers), pH (fruit juices, dairy), and flow meters (liquid food lines) — all per FSSAI, HACCP, and ISO 22000 requirements.
Key Takeaways
- FSSAI Schedule 4 requires calibrated instruments for food manufacturing licence compliance.
- Critical food process instruments: pasteuriser temperature, autoclave, pH, filling weight.
- Cold chain temperature loggers must be NABL-calibrated for perishable food exports.
- HACCP CCP monitoring instruments must have documented calibration records.
- Prism serves 200+ food companies in Gujarat including dairy, flour milling, and spice processing.
Critical Instruments for Food Industry Calibration
| Instrument | Critical Process | FSSAI / HACCP Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Pasteuriser Temperature Sensor | Pasteurisation (72°C/15s HTST) | CCP — HACCP mandatory |
| Autoclave Temperature | Retort sterilisation of canned food | CCP — mandatory calibration |
| Check Weigher / Filling Machine | Declared net content compliance | MRP (Weights & Measures Act) |
| Refrigerator / Cold Room Temperature | Cold chain preservation | FSSAI & export cold chain |
| pH Meter | Acidified food preservation, fruit juice | pH control for food safety |
| Moisture Analyser | Cereal, flour, spice moisture content | Shelf life determination |
| Thermometer (cooking) | Meat and ready-to-eat product cooking | HACCP CCP |
HACCP Critical Control Points and Calibration
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) identifies CCPs — the steps in food processing where control is essential to prevent, eliminate, or reduce food safety hazards to acceptable levels. Every CCP has a monitoring instrument: a temperature sensor, pH meter, or checkweigher. ISO 22000 Clause 8.7 requires that CCP monitoring instruments be calibrated at defined intervals to ensure their measurements are reliable.
FSSAI and Export Calibration for Gujarat Food Exporters
Gujarat exports spices, processed foods, basmati rice, and agricultural products worth thousands of crores annually. EU Food Safety (EC 853/2004), USFDA (FSMA), and APEDA export registration all require calibrated food safety monitoring instruments. Prism's ILAC MRA-recognised NABL certificates satisfy these export market calibration requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is calibration required for FSSAI food manufacturing licence in Gujarat?
Yes. FSSAI Schedule 4 (requirements for manufacturing) specifies that temperature-measuring instruments, weighing scales, and process control instruments must be maintained and calibrated. NABL calibration is the recommended standard.
What is the calibration requirement for pasteurisers under FSSAI?
Pasteuriser temperature sensors must be calibrated at the critical temperature (72°C for HTST pasteurisation) with documented uncertainty. Calibration at the CCP temperature point is essential for HACCP validation.
Does Prism calibrate check weighers for food packaging lines?
Yes. Prism calibrates automatic check weighers (static and dynamic) used for packaged food net content compliance per the Standards of Weights and Measures (Packaged Commodities) Rules.
How often should food industry instruments be calibrated?
CCP monitoring instruments (pasteuriser temperature, autoclave) should be calibrated every 6 months. Check weighers and filling machines: every 6–12 months. Cold storage temperature monitoring: annual calibration plus regular verification.
Can Prism calibrate on-site at our food processing plant in Gujarat?
Yes. Prism offers on-site calibration for food plants across Gujarat, minimising instrument downtime and process disruption. Our engineers are trained in food plant hygiene requirements (clean clothing, no jewellery, hairnet).
Written by
Er. Parthiv Kinariwala
Managing Director · Prism Calibration Centre · NABL CC-2480 · Ahmedabad
Er. Parthiv Kinariwala founded Prism Calibration Centre in 2004 and has over 20 years of hands-on experience in calibration engineering, NABL accreditation, and industrial compliance. His team performs 10,000+ calibrations annually from the Vatva GIDC laboratory, serving 5000+ industries across Gujarat.
Prism Calibration Centre — Vatva GIDC, Ahmedabad
Prism Calibration Centre
F-101, Rudraksh Complex 2, Phase 3, GIDC Vatva, Near Jasoda Nagar Cross Road, Ahmedabad — 382445, Gujarat, India
Phone: +91 98245 26444
Email: info@prismcalibration.com
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