FSSAI License / Food License Registration in India

Food Licensing and Registration System Provides the Food License, also Known as FSSAI License, which determines the Food Quality. A Food Licensed person is only authorized to sell his Food. As per Section 31(1) of the FSS Act, 2006, Food Licensing is mandatory for Food Business Operators in India.

In 2006, the Food Safety Department made an FSSAI License compulsory for every food business and food product. This FSSAI registration process makes safe and standardized foods readily available to customers.

According to the FSSAI Food Business Regulation Act, only trivial food manufacturers and sellers can begin a food business without a registration process (FSSAI); only FSSAI licensed/registered persons are allowed to Sell Food Products. This trivial food business includes an individual or a group of people selling food hawkers, temporary stallholders, and distributing Food to any social gatherings or religious meetings. Apart from these businesses, anyone needing to start a food-related business must possess an FSSAI registration process. The following are the eligibility, fee, and documents required for an FSSAI Registration.

Eligibility to FSSAI License

• Each food business owner has an annual turnover that does not cross the income of INR 12 Lakhs per yYear
• Any food retailer who deals in food products.
• An individual who manufactures or sells any food product by themselves.
• If the temporary stallholder carries out the food product sales.
• Any cottage food industry or small-scale industry that deals in the food business has a food production capacity of up to 100 KGS or 100 LTRS per day. However, this production capacity does not include meat production and meal production.
• Any small-scale food industry procures, collects, and handles up to 500 LTRS of milk daily.
• Any food industry or small-scale industry that has the slaughtering capacity of accommodating two large animals, ten small animals, or fifty poultry birds per day.
• An individual distributes Food at any religious or social gathering, except for a caterer.

Documents Required to Apply For an FSSAI License

• Proof of photograph.
• ID proof such as AADHAAR, Voter ID, PASSPORT, or PAN.
• Proof of premises possession – In case any difference is mentioned in ID Proof.
• Declaration form.

FSSAI Registration

Small-scale food businesses should obtain FSSAI registration by filing FORM A from the food safety department. The registration application can be rejected within seven days by the authorities of the Food Safety Department after intimation in writing. Once this registration is processed, you can use this and start your business. This FSSAI registration should be displayed in the place of the food business every time.

Any entity that does not come under a small-scale business should get an FSSAI license to operate a food business in India. This FSSAI license is of two types: the State FSSAI License and the Central FSSAI License. Depending on the nature and size of the business, this authority would change. Transporters, manufacturers, and importers of food products in a large-scale food business need a central FSSAI license. On the other hand, the state FSSAI license is mandatory for medium-sized food processors, manufacturers, and transporters.

The FSSAI license application is registered through Form B to the concerned food safety Licensing Authority along with the mandatory self-attested declaration, annexures, and affidavit. This license is granted for a span between 1 and 5 years as requested by the food business owner. The more years the license is active, the more the license cost will be. If the registration is obtained for 1 to 2 years, then this FSSAI license can also be renewed by filing another application within 30 days of the expiry date of the current FSSAI license.

FSSAI Certificate Cost

1. FSSAI Certificate Cost for new Application Fees is Rs. 7500 for 1 year.
2. FSSAI License/Certificate Renewal Fees is Rs. 7500 for 1 Year.
3. FSSAI License/Certificate Modification Fees is Rs. 7500 for 1 year

Documents Required for FSSAI Central License

1. Form B duly signed and completed by the owner or proprietor.
2. Blueprint or layout of the business area location.
3. Contact details of the Business Directors.
4. List and provide details of the types of machinery equipment.
5. Details of food items to be manufactured
6. The owner’s photo of the owner’s roof of address issued by the Government of India is required. In the case of a company, a director’s or photographer’s evidence is needed.
7. Water report analysis report from a recognized public health laboratory.
8. Proof of premises possession.
9. Pesticide residues report water if units manufacture carbonated water or minerals from hazardous sources.
10. Copy of the license and NOC from the manufacturer.
11. Food Safety Management System plan or certificate.
12. Source of milk( if applicable).
13. Source of meat and meat processing units ( if applicable).
14. NOC from the municipality and local body (if applicable).
15. MCA Incorporation Certificate ( if applicable).
16. Supporting proof of turnover( if applicable).
17. NOC/PA issued by FSSAI
18. IE Code issued by DGFT (The Directorate General of Foreign Trade) for importers.
19. Certificate provided by the Ministry of Tourism ( if applicable).
20. Supporting proof of turnover for vehicles, if applicable.
21. FSSAI Declaration Form.

FSSAI Central License Fees

The FSSAI Central license Fee for one Year is Rs 7500, and the FSSAI registration fee for one year is 100 rupees. Note: The FSSAI License/Certificate can be applied for for a maximum of five Years at once.

1. The fee for a new FSSAI license is Rs.7500
2. The fee for a renewed FSSAI license is Rs. 7500
3. The fee for modification of the FSSAI license is Rs. 7500
4. The fee for an FSSAI duplicate license is Rs.10

Documents Required for FSSAI State License

1. Form B duly completed and signed by the owner.
2. Blueprint and layout of the area location.
3. Contact details of the directors of the business.
4. Details of the types of equipment and machinery. A The government of India.
5. List of food categories that must be manufactured.
6. Authority letter with the name and address of the director or owner.
7. Proof of possession of premises.
8. Partnership affidavit of proprietorship/owner.
9. Copy of License and NOC ( No Objection Certificate) from the manufacturer.
10. Food Safety Management System Plan/certificate obtained.

Fee Structure for The FSSAI State License

1. A fee of RS. 5,000 is applicable for productions that exceed 1 Megaton and for milk units ranging from 10,001 to 50,000 LPD or 501 to 2500 Megatons per annum.
2. A fee of Rs. 3,000 is applicable for productions below 1 Megaton and for milk units ranging from 501 to 10,000 LPD (Lighting Power Density ) / 2.5 to 500 Megaton per annum.
3. A fee of Rs.5,000 is applicable for hotels ranging from 4-star.
4. A fee of Rs. 2,000 applies to All Food Service providers and several other Food Business Operators in the State.

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