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Food certification and compliance in Sri Lanka
SLS, the Food Act, FSSC 22000 and organic certification: what a Sri Lankan retail listing or an export shipment actually requires, and in what order.
10 articles on certification, newest first.
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CertificationFood Act Premises Registration: What a Sri Lankan Brand Owner Holds
A Sri Lankan food premises certificate lasts two years, and renewal is due three months early. Who must register when a contract maker produces your brand.
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CertificationBRCGS and FSSC 22000 V6: What They Unlock for Sri Lankan Brands
Silk Foods Ceylon's Matale facility is BRCGS- and FSSC 22000 V6-audited. See what each certification unlocks for an export-curious Sri Lankan FMCG brand.
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CertificationSugar, Salt and Fat Colour Code Compliance in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka's colour code turns a solid food red above 22 g sugar, 1.25 g salt or 17.5 g fat per 100 g. The thresholds, logo rules and the nine exemptions.
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CertificationWhat SLSI Certification Costs a First-Time Sri Lankan Brand
SLSI charges LKR 5,000 to process an SLS application, with an annual fee from LKR 25,000. Here is the first-year cost build-up for a new Sri Lankan brand.
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CertificationSLSI, Barcodes and Case Packs for a Sri Lankan Supermarket Listing
SLSI clearance, a GS1 barcode, and a compliant case pack: what a private-label SKU needs before a Sri Lankan supermarket buyer lists it, MOQ from 1,500.
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CertificationSri Lanka Food Labelling Rules 2026: A First-Run Checklist
Sri Lanka's food labelling regulations took effect 1 July 2026. The mandatory label elements, date-code formats, and the June 2027 nutrition panel deadline.
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CertificationSLS certification for a Sri Lankan retail listing: what changed
SLS certification is compulsory for seven Sri Lankan food products. A 2025 CAA direction adds two packaging items only, not a blanket mandate.
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CertificationHalal certification in Sri Lanka: what it adds beside SLSI clearance
Halal certification in Sri Lanka runs through the Halal Assessment Council, separate from SLSI clearance; certified exports reached USD 1.7 billion in 2023.
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CertificationSri Lankan Ginger and Turmeric: Specs for Export-Ready Blends
Sri Lankan turmeric runs 3.5% to 5.05% curcumin by source. A spec-first guide to specifying ginger and turmeric for an export-ready private-label blend.
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CertificationSLSI Step-by-Step for a First Packaged-Food Submission in Sri Lanka
A first SLSI submission runs seven stages, from the FM-CP-01 application to the permit committee. Confirm the window with SLSI. A founder's guide.
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