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FSSAI Registration ( FSSAI Licence)

The Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, which was enacted to promote food cleanliness and quality, has resulted in significant changes in the food business. According to the Act, no person may start or operate a food business without first obtaining an FSSAI licence or registration.
As a result, any firm that manufactures, processes, packages, or distributes food must now obtain an FSSAI License or Registration.
Food Business Operators (FBO) will receive a 14-digit number as part of the FSSAI Registration process, which must be printed on food containers.
FSSAI Registration ensures the safety of food products and is essentially a food safety certificate issued by India’s food regulator.

Who needs FSSAI Registration?

FBOs like wholesalers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, food vending establishments, hawkers, clubs, canteens, Dhabas, hotels, restaurants, and storage facilities with an annual turnover of less than Rs.12 lakh, between Rs.12 Lakh- Rs.20 crores or more than Rs.20 crores.
Petty producers manufacturing by itself
A makeshift stall selling food products.
Businesses involved in selling food at a social or a religious gathering, other than a caterer.
Cottage industries associated with food products
Production or processing units of vegetable oil by the process of solvent extraction and refineries including oil expeller system. With a capacity to provide not more than 100 kg/liter per day (except milk or meat).
Dairy units, involved in procurement/collection/handling/chilling of milk, having a capacity of not more than 500 liters per day, or up to 2.5 Metric Ton of milk solids annually.
A slaughtering capacity of not more than 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day.
Proprietary Foods
Production and processing units of vegetable oil by the process of solvent extraction and refineries including oil expeller unit. With a turnover within Rs. 12 lacs to Rs. 20 crores annually.
Hotels of 4-star ratings or less or that have been rated 5-star or more.
Storages having a capacity of less than 50,000 metric tonnes yearly or with a capacity of more than 50,000 metric tonnes.
All food processing units including re-packers, with a daily capacity of not less than 100 kg/liter to up to 2 metric tonnes.
100 % export oriented units involved in food production or processing.
Every Importer including the import of food ingredients or additives.
Caterers working under Central Government or related agencies such as Railways, Airlines and airport, Seaport, Defence, etc.
All food processing units including re-packers and excluding the grains, pulses & cereals milling units with a capacity of over 2 metric tonnes per day.
All FBOs involved in producing an item of food, additive or it’s ingredient, using some new process or technology, and/or a combination thereof, whose safety has not been established yet by the FSSAI. Or they may not have a history of safe usage. It covers the food articles being introduced in the country, for the first time.

Types of FSSAI Licence

Businesses engaged in food activities are required to apply for a food license which can be of different types based on turnover, the scale of business

and the type of activity. The types of FSSAI food licenses are as follows:

Basic FSSAI Registration	State FSSAI Licence	Central FSSAI Licence
The basic registration is for the FBOs which have their turnover up to Rs.12 lakh	The state license is for those FBOs which have their turnover up to Rs 12 lakh to Rs.20 crore	The central license is for those FBOs which have their turnover more than Rs.20 crore.
The basic registration is for the petty food business	The state license is for the medium-sized food business.	The central license is for the large food business.
In this registration, the document required Form A to be filled.	In this registration, the document required Form B to be filled.	In this registration, the document required Form B to be filled.

Benefits of FSSAI Licence

TRUST OF THE CUSTOMERS

An authentic communication is necessary to gain the customer trust. It will conduct better service and also keep the customers from unhealthy and adulterated food supply.

LEGAL ADVANTAGES

FSSAI Certification will enhance the chance of legal enforcement and control over the department at a certain point and will encourage the establishment of several things to a particular area.

GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND LOANS

The FSSAI registration will offer the privileges of Government Funding and Loans that can be easily accessible for the business operators.

USE OF FSSAI LOGO

The use of FSSAI logo on your product will normally create goodwill trust worthiness amongst the consumers.

BRAND VALUE

A company will automatically acquire Brand Value once it is FSSAI registered.

EXPANSION OF BUSINESS

The FSSAI license will provide a wider scope and privilege of expansionat any geographic location.

Recognition of Government

Government of India recognizes the FSSAI Registration resulting in to customer trust and huge base of consumers.

PERMIT OF FOOD BUSINESS

FSSAI License speaks about the safety of the customers concerning to food business.

BENEFITS FROM GOVERNMENT ACTIONS ON NON-COMPLIANCE

Government will take action and bestow the help on the company in case of any non-compliance issue in the future.

BOOST UP YOUR BUSINESS

If a business is FSSAI registered, it will create handsome client base and boost up the business at a larger scale.

Documents required to obtain FSSAI Food License

Declaration form
Authority letter
Copy of Property paper (If owned property)
Copy of Rent agreement (If rented property)
Food Safety Management System plan or certificate
Electricity/ Water bill (Business Place)
Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card of Proprietor/ Partners/ Director
Form IX: Nomination of Persons by a Company along with the Board Resolution

Validity Time of FSSAI Licence

The validity of an FSSAI licence ranges from one to five years. According to FSSAI rules, the food business operator must file an appeal for the renewal of the licence within 30 days of its expiration date. Any FSSAI renewal application submitted after the expiry date is subject to a late fee of Rs.100 per day for each day the application is late. As a result, it’s critical for all food business owners to keep track of their FSSAI licence and ensure that it’s valid at all times.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ’s)

1. What is FSSAI License?

FSSAI Stands for Food Safety and Standard Authority of India. FSSAI is an Independent organization under the Ministry of Health. FSSAI Registration is mandatory for every individual or entity eligible for an FSSAI food safety Registration or License.

2. Why is FSSAI License essential?

India's food safety and standards authority (FSSAI Registration) plays a crucial role in formulating the controlling procedures.

3. Is FSSAI Registration mandatory?

Yes, to be able to sell food, you will require to have an FSSAI license.

4. Who needs an FSSAI License?

FSSAI registration or License is mandatory for all types of food business operators in India, whether they are transporters, distributors, manufacturers or caterers, etc. There are three types of registration available depending upon the annual turnover and type of the establishments or business.

5. What does FSSAI Stand for?

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has been established under Food Safety and Standards, 2006, which consolidates various acts & orders that have hitherto handled food-related issues in various Ministries and Departments.

6. What does FSSAI function for?

The foremost responsibility of FSSAI includes the development of Science-based Food Standards for articles of food and food products and regulating their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import to ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

7. What are the three types of FSSAI License registration?

Basic registration, State license, Central License are the three types of FSSAI licenses.

8. Which FSSAI license is required by a food operator to run a food business in more than two states?

To run a food business in more than two states, he has first to obtain a Central License for its registered office and a separate license from the state authority of the respective state.

9. In what circumstances will the application be rejected?

Licensing Officer can reject the application when the required information is not provided within the stipulated time of 30 days. Do medical stores need to get a license if they are selling dietary foods? All Food Business Operators - FBO, including medical stores have to get FSSAI license/registration.

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