Mapping legal and regulatory compliance for a fermentation-derived protein manufacturing facility in India
The Good Food Institute India (GFI India) is inviting proposals to partner on a critical project aimed at mapping the legal and regulatory compliance requirements for establishing and operating a fermentation-derived protein manufacturing facility in India.
Background
Industry stakeholders have identified significant regulatory ambiguities in India, particularly regarding the classification of food-grade fermentation facilities and the lack of distinction from pharmaceutical-grade facilities. These issues pose significant obstacles for companies seeking to establish manufacturing facilities for food-grade fermentation ingredients.
We are seeking a technical partner to execute the core compliance mapping study. The partner’s key responsibilities include:
- Conducting a detailed mapping of all relevant legal and regulatory requirements for establishing and operating a commercial, food-grade fermentation-derived protein manufacturing facility in India
- Highlighting the areas where compliance burden can be reduced for a food-grade ingredient facility.
- Presenting the findings in a clear, simplified, and easily disseminated format (a regulatory roadmap and report), referring to case studies conducted collaboratively with relevant stakeholders, as necessary.
Key information
We are looking for a highly experienced law firm, regulatory consultant, or individual compliance practitioner with expertise in:
- Food law and regulatory affairs
- Biotechnology and life sciences policy
- Compliance frameworks for setting up large-scale infrastructure in India
If you are interested in simplifying India’s regulatory environment for the future of food, we encourage you to reach out to us at indiacollab@gfi.org by February 10, 2026.