Hygiene Rating Audit (HRA)
Hygiene Rating Audit (HRA) is a voluntary initiative by FSSAI designed to assess and
publicly display the hygiene and food safety standards of food service establishments.
The rating is given in the form of smiley-based stickers or certificates, which help
consumers make informed choices about where they eat.The rating is awarded after an
independent audit conducted by FSSAI-approved hygiene rating agencies.
Who Should Undergo HRA?
Although voluntary, it is recommended for:
- Restaurants and cafes
- Hotels
- Sweet shops
- Bakeries
- Meat
- Catering units
- Hospitals, canteens, cafeterias
- Any food service establishment wanting to demonstrate high hygiene standards