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The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, created the FSSAI as a separate food licensing and regulatory agency. In compliance with the provisions of the Food Safety and Standard Act of 2006, it was founded in August 2011.

One of the necessary licenses to begin a food business is the FSSAI license, also called the Food License, which is acquired through the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) Registration process.

The FSSAI requires registration from all individuals involved in the food sector. Regardless of whether the firm is involved in food production, distribution, packaging, processing, or sales, an FSSAI registration is required in order to operate a food business.

All businesses in the food industry, including producers, traders, eateries, cafés, grocery shops, importers, exporters, in-house food enterprises, dairy farms, processors, retailers, and internet merchants, are given a 14-digit unique registration number by FSSAI Registration. All packing materials should bear this FSSAI registration number, and the food outlet’s grounds shall likewise show it.

By regulating and supervising food safety, the FSSAI License is tasked with protecting and advancing public health.

Advantages	Description
Customer Trust	It will provide better service and safeguard clients from unwholesome and tainted food supplies, thereby retaining consumer trust
Government recognition	FSSAI registration is acknowledged by the Government of India, resulting into authentication of business and the product.
Business Expansion	The FSSAI licence will provide more flexibility and business expnsion arena.
FSSAI logo	The FSSAI mark will typically increase consumer trust in the products by demonstrating its reliability.
Legal benefits	FSSAI Accreditation will increase the likelihood of legal enforcement, provide the department more authority,
Brand Value	Once the business acquires FSSAI license, it’s brand value would increase significantly.

Who needs to obtain FSSAI license?

Each and every food business operator (FBO) who engages in the production, handling, distribution, and sale of food items is required to obtain an FSSAI Registration/License.

FSSAI Registration provides with a 14-digit unique registration number to all enterprises involved in the food industry, including producers, traders, restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, importers, exporters, in-house food enterprises, dairy farms, processors, retailers, and online merchants.

The 14-digit registration number contains the information regarding the producer’s permit and the assembling state of the product. This aims to increase the FBO’s accountability for maintaining the quality of the food products. The Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, govern the licensing and registration process and standards.

An FSSAI Registration/License is mandatory for food business operators (FBOs) operating the following types of businesses:

Food vendors that move from one site to another while selling packaged or fresh prepared meals (often on foot or in mobile carts).
Small-scale retailers and retail establishments, including stores for snacks, confectionaries, baked goods, etc.
Temporary stalls, permanent stalls, or food establishments engaged in the preparation, distribution, storage, and sale of food products, such as Samosa stalls, bread pakoda stalls, South Indian food stalls, sweet stalls, juice outlets, sellers of fruits and vegetables, chat, gol gappa, tea, snacks, etc.
Dairy businesses such as Milk chilling units, ice-cream parlours, milk vendors, etc.
Units for processing vegetable oil
Meat & Fish processing units
All sorts of slaughtering houses such as meat, chicken, mutton shops, etc.
Food packaging units
Hotels, Bars and restaurants
Food vending units and catering units
PG’s that provide food, tiffin services, Banquet halls providing food services

Each of the above-mentioned food business operators would require a specific kind of FSSAI license depending upon their eligibility criteria.

Types of FSSAI Registration/ License

FSSAI Registration/ License to be acquired depends upon the type of business, its turnover, and the production capacity of the unit. Depending upon the eligibility criteria FBOs ( Food Business Operators) can apply for Central License/ State License / Basic Registration.

1. Central FSSAI license: Food business operators having a turnover of above INR 20 crore per annum need to obtain a Central FSSAI license. In order to apply for the Central FSSAI license, Form-B should be filed.( For large Food Business Operators)
2. State FSSAI license: Food business operators having a turnover of above INR 12 Lakh and less than INR 20 crore per annum need to obtain a Central FSSAI license. In order to apply for the Central FSSAI license, Form-B should be filed.( For Medium Food Business Operators)
3. Basic Registration: Food business operators having turnover below INR 12 Lakhs per annum need to obtain a Central FSSAI license. In order to apply for the Central FSSAI license, Form-A should be filed.( For Small Food Business Operators)

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FSSAI REGISTRATION:

The following documents are required for obtaining basic/ state/ Central FSSAI Registration/ License i.e.,

PAN Card of the Food business operator
Self-attested passport-sized photographs of the Food Business operator
Business incorporation certificate/ Partnership Deed
Address proof of the business premises (electricity bill/ water bill/ utility bill)
NOC from the landlord if rented premises
Property papers (If own property)
Food safety management plan
Layout of the premises
List of food products produced
List of equipment and machinery used
Bank account details
Report of water quality test
If required, supporting documents such as NOC from the Panchayat/ Municipality.

For getting the FSSAI state license and FSSAI central license, additional specific documents must be submitted in addition to the ones mentioned above i.e.,

Layout of the processing/ manufacturing unit demonstrating the dimensions and operation-wise area allocated to it.
List of all the equipment used for the processing along with their number and capacity
Name and Identity proof of all the Directors/ Partners/ Proprietors along with their address and contact details.
A copy of the license/ certificate obtained via Multi-State Cooperative Act, 2002/ Cooperative Act 1861.

Besides these documents, in order to receive a Central FSSAI license few more documents are required such as

Water quality test report
Source of raw material procurement list
For 100% Export oriented units, and a copy of the certificate issued by the Ministry of Commerce would be required.
Import Export Code (IEC) issued by the DGFT
Form-IX
Proof of turnover
Self-declaration form

Fee for application of FSSAI Registration:

Fee for FSSAI Central License Registration is INR 7,500
Fee for FSSAI state License Registration rages between INR 2,500 to INR 5000 depending upon the type of business unit.
Fee application for Basic FSSAI Registration license is INR 100.

Procedure for FSSAI Registration:

Step 1 log in to the FoSCos (Food Safety Compliance System) portal and fill the form-A (For basic FSSAI Registration) and Form-B(for Central and State FSSAI registration)
Step 2. Food Business Operators can also submit Form-A or Form-B offline to the Food Safety Compliance department.
Step 3. FSSAI Registration form must be accompanied by the submission of all the required documents or all the requisite documents should be physically attached if sending the form offline.
Step 4. After receiving the application, the FoSCos department will verify the application along with the supporting documents.
Step 5. Before issuing the FSSAI registration certificate, the Department may, if necessary, perform an inspection of the food premises.
Step 6. The department will issue an FSSAI registration certificate with a registration number if it determines that the food business operator satisfies all of the necessary requirements.
Step 7. After receiving the FSSAI Registration/ license number, the food business operator should display the FSSAI license number on the premises and on the packaging of the products.

Penalty for Non-Compliance:

If a food business operator (FBO) operates the business without registering with the FSSAI, then they may be sent to prison or pay a fine up to INR 5 lakhs or both.

FAQ's

What do you mean by FSSAI license?

FSSAI is an acronym for Food Safety and Standard Authority of India. FSSAI is an autonomous/ independent body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Registering and obtaining an FSSAI license is mandatory for all kinds of Food Business Operators.

Can a business hold two FSSAI licenses?

For each site where the business is operated, a separate FSSAI license should be obtained.

How much time does FSSAI registration take?

It takes 7 to 10 days to issue a basic FSSAI license. On the other hand, a 30-day waiting period is possible for a State and Central license.

For small businesses, is FSSAI Registration required?

Yes, small enterprises in India that are engaged in the production or sale of food items are required to obtain an FSSAI License. The FSSAI is a body that oversees and regulates the food industry in India.

Is GST required for FSSAI Registration?

The food safety regulator FSSAI announced that it will categorize food firms based on their annual turnover in order to be in line with the goods and services tax (GST). Businesses having an annual turnover over INR 20 lakh would be required to pay GST under the new GST regime, which took effect on July 1, 2017.

Which Food businesses are exempt from FSSAI Registration?

The FSSAI licencing and registration requirements do not apply to hawkers or anyone connected to the cottage industry. Other exempt individuals or entities include nomadic vendors, small-scale retailers, and transient stallholders.

How can we download FSSAI Registration certificate?

On the home page of the FoSCos website, select the “Login-Businesses” option. To sign in, enter your “Username,” “Password,” and “Captcha,” then click the “Sign-in” button. On the screen, your dashboard will be shown. Select the “Issued” radio button and download the FSSAI Registration certificate.

Can I sell eggs without an FSSAI license?

The GSTR filed in such a way would be treated as an invalid return and the taxpayer would have to file part B of the GSTR-3 again.

What purpose does an FSSAI licence serve?

The main benefit of having an FSSAI licence is that it guarantees that your food has undergone various parameter checks and is therefore safe to eat. The saying “Health comes before money” is well-known and true. As a result, anything directly related to health is extremely sensitive and having an FSSAI license authenticates the food business.

Do I need to physically go to FoSCos department for obtaining FSSAI License?

No, the Registration process is completely online and can be applied on the FoSCOs website. Through the dashboard you can track the status of your application. Once the application is approved, FSSAI certificate is made available on the portal for download.