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FSSAI Registration Overview :

FSSAI, or the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, is a regulatory body established by the Indian government to ensure the safety and quality of food products in the country. Its primary responsibility is to set and enforce food safety standards, regulate the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food items, and promote public health by safeguarding food quality. FSSAI plays a crucial role in monitoring and controlling food-related issues in India, promoting consumer awareness, and supporting the food industry in complying with food safety standards.

1. Setting Standards: FSSAI Registration sets standards for various food products, including their composition, additives, contaminants, and labeling requirements. These standards are aimed at ensuring the safety and quality of food products.

2. Licensing and Registration: FSSAI Registration requires food businesses to obtain licenses or registrations, depending on the scale of their operations. This helps in maintaining a database of food businesses and ensures compliance with safety and hygiene standards.

3. Monitoring and Surveillance: FSSAI Registration conducts regular inspections and monitoring of food businesses to ensure that they adhere to the prescribed standards. This involves testing samples of food products for quality and safety.

4. Consumer Awareness: FSSAI Registration plays a role in creating awareness among consumers about food safety and healthy eating habits. They provide information and education to the public to make informed food choices.

5. Enforcement: FSSAI Registration has the authority to take actions against non-compliant businesses, including issuing warnings, fines, and even legal actions if necessary.

6. Research and Development: FSSAI Registration promotes research in the field of food safety and standards. They collaborate with various institutions to improve the scientific understanding of food safety issues.

7. Capacity Building: FSSAI Registration provides training and capacity-building programs to food businesses, regulators, and other stakeholders to enhance their understanding of food safety regulations and best practices.

Benefits:

Here are the key benefits of FSSAI registration for food businesses:

1. Legal Protection: FSSAI registration ensures your business complies with food safety laws, avoiding legal issues and penalties for non-compliance.

2. Consumer Trust: Having an FSSAI license boosts your credibility, showing customers that your food meets safety and quality standards, which builds trust.

3. Business Expansion: With FSSAI registration, you can easily expand your food business across states or even internationally, as it’s a recognized food safety standard.

4. Improved Branding: Displaying the FSSAI logo on your food products enhances your brand’s image and gives customers confidence in the quality and safety of your products.

5. Hygiene and Safety Assurance: By adhering to FSSAI guidelines, you maintain high levels of cleanliness, safety, and hygiene in your business, reducing risks of contamination.

6. Regulatory Ease: FSSAI registration simplifies processes such as importing food, ensuring easier interactions with government bodies, and meeting regulations.

7. Business Growth Support: FSSAI provides access to resources, training, and guidelines that help you improve operations and meet food safety standards efficiently.

These benefits not only safeguard your business but also help it grow by establishing credibility and ensuring food safety compliance.

Requirements:

Here are the key requirements for FSSAI registration:

1. Business Type: Any entity involved in the production, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of food products must register with FSSAI. This includes food manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, restaurants, food importers, and home-based kitchens.

2. Turnover-Based Classification:
Basic Registration: For small businesses with an annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakh.
State License: For medium-sized businesses with a turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore.
Central License: For large businesses with a turnover exceeding ₹20 crore or those involved in imports or operating in multiple states.

3. Documentation:
Basic Registration: Identity proof, address proof, passport-sized photo.
State/Central License: Additional documents like proof of business premises, food safety management plan, partnership deed (if applicable), and NOC from local authorities.

4. Compliance with Safety Standards: Businesses must follow hygiene and safety protocols as laid out by FSSAI to ensure the quality of food served or produced.

5. Display of FSSAI License Number: Once registered, businesses are required to display the FSSAI license number on food products or at their place of business.

6. Regular Renewals: FSSAI licenses and registrations need to be renewed periodically, typically every 1 to 5 years, depending on the type of license.

FSSAI registration ensures that food businesses comply with all relevant food safety laws and guidelines, providing assurance to customers and authorities.

Types:

Here are the types of FSSAI registrations based on the size and nature of food businesses:

1. FSSAI Basic Registration:
Who it’s for: Small food businesses or startups with an annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakh.
Example: Small retailers, petty food manufacturers, home-based food businesses, small canteens, etc.
License: This is a simple registration, often referred to as Form A.

2. FSSAI State License:
Who it’s for: Medium-sized food businesses with an annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore.
Example: Mid-sized manufacturers, restaurants, food storage units, food processors, dairy units, and transporters within a single state.
License: Businesses must apply for a State License by filling out Form B.

3. FSSAI Central License:
Who it’s for: Large food businesses with a turnover exceeding ₹20 crore, or those involved in food imports/exports or operating in multiple states.
Example: Large manufacturers, food importers/exporters, operators in the food business across state borders, large restaurants, and chains.
License: Apply for a Central License using Form B.

Each type of registration is based on the scale of the business, ensuring that businesses of all sizes comply with food safety regulations.

Document:

Here are the documents required for FSSAI registration based on the type of license:

1. Basic Registration (For small businesses with turnover up to ₹12 lakh):
– Passport-sized photo of the applicant
– Identity proof (e.g., Aadhar card, Voter ID, or Passport)
– Proof of business premises (e.g., utility bills, rental agreement)
– Business name and details

2. State License (For medium-sized businesses with turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore):
– Passport-sized photo of the applicant
– Identity proof (e.g., Aadhar card, Voter ID, or Passport)
– Proof of business premises (e.g., rental agreement, electricity bill)
– Partnership deed (if applicable)
– List of food products or services provided
– Food safety management system plan
– NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the local municipality or health department (if applicable)

3. Central License (For large businesses with turnover above ₹20 crore or operating in multiple states):
– Passport-sized photo of the applicant
– Identity proof of the food business owner
– Proof of business premises
– List of directors/partners with their addresses and ID proof
– Import/export code (if applicable)
– Food safety management system plan
– NOC from local authority or health department
– Certificate of incorporation (for companies)
– Details of machinery used in the food production process

These documents are needed to ensure that the business is compliant with food safety laws and follows the guidelines laid down by FSSAI.

Sample Certificate

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • Food Safety and Standards Authority of India in order to monitor the quality of food products being produced or processed by various food operators has mandated food operators to obtain Food license. All the businesses engaged in food activities are required to apply for different type of food license based on following parameters

There are three types of Registrations under FSSAI. Our experts will advise you on the applicable registration based on the government registration criteria. The plan price shall vary according to the registration applied for.

    • FSSAI Basic registration- Small businesses or startups having annual turnover below Rs.12 lakhs can apply. As operations scale up and turnover reaches Rs. 12 lakh bar, the basic registration will need to be upgraded to state license.
    • FSSAI State license-Small and Medium business units having annual turnover in the range of Rs.12lakh -20 crores need to apply for a state-level license.
  • FSSAI Central License: For large businesses with annual turnovers above Rs. 20 crore, applicants need to obtain a Central Level License. The same license is applicable where you are you are engaged in import or export of food products or selling goods to government offices.
    • Step 1: FSSAI Form A is filled on FSSAI website and payment is made.
    • Step 2:After payment has been made successfully, Form B has to be filed along with multiple declarations and resolutions such as board resolution, No Objection Certificate by landowner to establish the identity of business. These are to be drafted by professionals such as Experts and Company Secretaries as the application goes through rigorous vetting by the department.
    • Step 3: On submission of application along with other documents, a code is generated for provisional registration which is to be quoted during all future correspondence.
    • Step 4: The application is then reviewed by the department and it may call for additional information or suggest edits. The process takes around 30 to 40 days to get closed and involve follow ups with department before the receipt of licence number.
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  • Obtain FSSAI license

FSSAI License is issued with validity of one to five years in each category that is Basic Registration, State Registration and Central Registration. The license has to be renewed within 30 days before expiry of original license. For renewal too the same plan can be used.

The FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011, licenses and registrations are granted to Food Business Operators in a 3 tier system, such as;
1. Registration
2. State license
3. Central License

An FSSAI license can be acquired for a period ranging anywhere from 1 year to 5 years. You can while applying for an FSSAI License decide for how long you wish to obtain the FSSAI License for. Your fee may also vary according to the period chosen.