The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a legal authority that offers a food license to all food business operators (FBO) in India. It ensures the food products undergo quality checks thereby curtailing the food adulteration and sale of sub-standard products. It is responsible for the registering and licensing of the Food Business Operators (FBO) in India and it lays down the rules and regulation for running the food business in India.
FSSAI registration is required for a category of food business which is called petty food business. Petty food business or petty food operator is defined as an FBO who is a manufacturer or sells any article of food himself as a petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or temporary stallholder. If an FBO distributes foods in any religious or social gathering and the turnover does not exceed Rs 12 lakhs. FBOs in this category are required to obtain an FSSAI registration by submitting an application for registration in Form A. FSSAI registration certificate contains the registration number and a photo of the applicant. FBO has to display this certificate at the place of food business at all times while carrying on the food business and registration is required to be renewed every year.
Any person or company which cannot be categorized as a petty FBO is required to obtain an FSSAI license for operating a food business in India. An applicant can apply for an FSSAI license which is of two types, State FSSAI License and Central FSSAI License. Based on the annual turnover and presence in one or more states, FBOs need to apply for State or Central License. Any large food business which is manufacturing, processing, transporting and importing food products require central FSSAI license while medium-sized food manufacturers, processor, and transporters need a State License. The fee and process of obtaining an FSSAI license is more complex than securing an FSSAI registration. FSSAI license application is made in Form B while for FSSAI registration, the applicant is required to fill Form A.
The consumers have become more alert and informative about the quality of the food which they eat. With the number of diets and increasing of the healthy eating food options, people are required to know as to what they are consuming is not just safe but is of really good quality.
Most of the businesses identify getting an FSSAI license as an expensive, time consuming and an inconvenient process of documentation, thus they try to avoid getting the license. But, in reality, the process is not so cumbersome and there are a lot of consultancies that can help you get the license with ease. The actual cost which is required in order to achieve the license is less than what you will have to pay for it as the penalties if you are caught. It is thus advisable for any businessman to firstly get the license before you can even officially open your business.
When the time comes for your business to expand in other areas or outlets, you can easily do so with the use of your FSSAI license. The license will help you to establish your reputation and also qualification to grow your business in a new direction with ease. Moreover, the license can also make it easier for you to get bank loans and for funding which is required for expansion.
Being a FSSAI registration or license holder can enhance the goodwill of the Food Business operator as the FSSAI registration or license gives assurance to the to the consumer regarding the quality standard of food.
Photo identity of the Food Business Operator
Document for Identity Proof like Ration Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhaar Card, Senior Citizen Card, Department Issued ID
List of products planned
Form – B (completed and signed)
Partnership Deed / Certificate of Incorporation / Articles of Association / Memorandum of Association
Proof of premises like rental agreement, etc
Food safety management system plan
Supporting Documents (if any) like NOC by Municipality/Panchayat, Health NOC
Source of the raw materials
Water test reports
Codes for import and export( if any)
Equipment list
Partners and directors list
Form B duly completed and signed
Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation
List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address, contact details, and photo ID
Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity
List of food category to be manufactured
Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address
Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability
Proof of possession of premises- Electricity Bill (latest)
Rent Agreement, if applicable
2 Passport Size Photographs - (Proprietor / Partner / Director)
Property Tax Bill of Business premises
Shop & Establishment Certificate with Professional Tax Certificate
PAN of the Business (Partnership / Private Limited Company / LLP)
MOA /AOA of Private Limited Company and LLP Agreement of LLP
Certificate of Incorporation of LLP / Private Limited Company
Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
B. U. Permission / Impact Fee Receipt
Medical Certificate of Workers
NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multi state Coop Act 2002
Form B duly completed and signed
PAN CARD (Proprietor / Partner / Director)
Address Proof and Identity of the Partners/ Proprietor/ Director
List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address and contact details
PAN of the Business (Partnership / Private Limited Company / LLP)
MOA /AOA of Private Limited Company and LLP Agreement of LLP
Certificate of Incorporation of LLP / Private Limited Company
Partnership deed
Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation
Name and list of equipment and machinery used for manufacturing along with Quantity, details of Horse Power and Production Capacity
Photographs of Machinery and Lab Instruments
List of food category to be manufactured
List of products along with ingredient and additives list to be manufactured
Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address
BIS Certificate (Required for Packaged Drinking Water only)
Source of raw material for milk, meat etc (only required for Milk/ meat unit)
Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU
IE code document issued by DGFT
Certificate from Ministry of Tourism
Proof of possession of premises- Electricity Bill (latest)
Index Copy (if the applicant id the owner of the place)
Rent Agreement, if applicable
Property Tax Bill of Business premises
Blueprint of the area (Layout Plan)
FSSAI License Certificate of Manufacturer along with NOC copy (required for Re-Packer)
Shop & Establishment Certificate with Professional Tax Certificate
Balance Sheet and P&L Statement of Financial Year (For Wholesaler/Retailer/ Supplier/Distributor KOB)
NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
Food safety management system plan or certificate
NOC from the municipality or local body
CGWA NOC if the water is been used from bore-well, if not than an undertaking of water supply along with valid proof (If the units are situated within the limits of Gandhinagar, Kalol, Mansa and Mehsana)
Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation
Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability
Provide basic details & documents required for registration.
Day 2-3 Collection and Collation of Documents and InformationsFilling the form for registration
Gather the necessary documents
Day 4 Final Application filingMaking applications for registration under FSSAI.
Day 6 ApprovalGovernment processing time
Provide basic details & documents required for registration.
Day 2-3 Collection and Collation of Documents and InformationsFilling the form for registration
Gather the necessary documents
Day 4 Final Application filingMaking applications for registration under FSSAI.
Day 6 ApprovalGovernment processing time
| Items / Dealers | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Food capacity (Milk & milk products, meat & meat products are not allowed) | Less than 100 kg/ltr per day |
| Milk | 500 litres per day |
| Milk solids | 2.5 Metric Ton (MT) per annum |
| Vegetable oil or the process | Turnover of up to 100 kg or ltr per day |
| Meat processing production | More than 100 kgs per day or 30 MT per day |
| Slaughtering capacity | Less than 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day |
| Food units other than the above mentioned | 100 ltr/Kg per day |
| Cold storage | Turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs per annum |
| Wholesalers | The yearly turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs |
| Retailers | The yearly turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs |
| Distributors | The yearly turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs |
| Suppliers | The yearly turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs |
| Dhaba owners | Rs.12 lakhs turnover per annum |
| Clubs/Canteen | Rs.12 lakhs turnover per annum |
| Hotels/Restaurant | Rs.12 lakhs turnover per annum |
| Transporters | Rs.12 lakhs turnover per annum |
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