FSSAI Registration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) ensures that all food products in India are safe to consume, according to the highest international standards. As part of the licensing process, all food manufacturers and suppliers are required to register with FSSAI before they can sell any food products in India.

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Food License / FSSAI Registration (FSSAI Licence)

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. All the FBOs must follow all the rules and regulations of FSSAI for food quality control.

An FBO requires an FSSAI License or Registration and it all depends upon certain factors like the size of production, managing nature of food business activities, and range of operations. In the FSSAI Registration process, the FBO will get a 14 digit number that needs to be printed on food packages.

Benefits of Procuring FSSAI Food License

Obtaining a license can provide the food business with legal benefits, build goodwill, ensure food safety, create consumer awareness, and assist in business expansion. Also, it helps regulate, manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of import food.

All the manufacturers, traders, restaurants, grocery shops, importers and exporters, etc. are eligible for issuing an FSSAI Licence. FSSAI Licensing assures that food products undergo specific quality checks, thereby decreasing the cases of adulteration and substandard products.

Steps involved:
FSSAI registration or license basically depends on the business volume and premises. It depends on the capacity or turnover that an applicant premises are eligible for the license such as central license, state license, registration, railways etc.

Following are the procedure of FSSAI registration:

Step-1 It is initiated by the submission of Form A (application) to food and safety department.
Step-2 The application may be accepted or rejected by the department within 7 days from the application date.
Step-3 If the application is accepted, a registration certificate will be granted by the department along with the registration number and the photo of the applicant.
Step-4 Prominently, FBO should display the certificate of the registration at the place of business during the business hours

FAQs

● What are food licenses?
A food license or FSSAI license is granted to all manufacturers, traders, and restaurants carrying out any food business which may involve manufacturing or processing. On applying for FSSAI registration, a unique 14-digit license number is issued which has to be quoted on all food packages

What are the requirements for taking FSSAI Licence?

Documents Required for FSSAI Central License
Form-B duly completed and signed by the proprietor or owner.
Blueprint or layout of the location.
Contact details of the Directors.
The list and details of the equipment and machinery types.
Proprietor's photo ID and address proof issued by the Government of India.

● How many days will it take to get FSSAI registration?
Usually, it takes up to 60 days to get an FSSAI license after applying for the same.

● How many stages are there in FSSAI?
The FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011, licenses and registrations are granted to Food Business Operators in a 3 tier system based on the turnover and food manufacturing capacity limit. The three licenses are – FSSAI Basic Registration, FSSAI State license and FSSAI Central License.

● What documents need for FSSAI registration?
The documents required for FSSAI registration are:

Photo of Food Business Operator.
Document for Identity Proof like Ration Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhar Card, Senior Citizen Card, Department Issued ID.
Supporting Documents (if any):- NOC by Municipality or Panchayat, Health NOC.

● Who needs a food license?
FSSAI Registration is a basic license and it is required for all the FBOs involved in the small-scale food business. This category covers the following businesses: Any FBO with an annual turnover of not more than Rs. 12 lakh.

● Does a home-based food business need a license?
Registration is mandatory for all homemade food selling operators. License is required only if your annual turnover is above Rs 12 Lakh. ... A homemade food selling operator who is functioning without registration will be liable for a penalty of upto Rs 2 Lakh according to the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006.

● Do you need a license to sell food?
Before you start selling food, you have to get a certificate of acceptability from the Department of Environmental Health. ... Depending on the requirements from your local municipality and what you want to sell, you may also require a Business Licence and a Zoning Permit.

● How can I get an FSSAI license for homemade?
Documents Required for FSSAI License:-

Duly filled and signed Form A.
2 Passport Size Photographs.
PAN Card of the owner.
Proof of Address of the business premises.
Partnership Deed/ Incorporation Certificate / Articles or Memorandum of Association.
List of food items.
Declaration form.
Authority letter.

● Do you need a license to sell food online?
Yes, you need a food license from FSSAI to sell homemade food but if it is a small scale, only registration is required. As per Food Safety and Security act, 2006 every FBO is required to obtain an FSSAI Food License. If the FBO is tiny or small it only requires to register itself with FSSAI.