FSSAI License and Registration
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FSSAI License
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Documents Required For Food License Registration
- An approved person or a signatory details filled in Form-B
- Proof of sales
- Proof of ownership (in the case that the premises are owned)
- Certificate confirming the food safety management plan
- NOC delivered by the FSSAI
- NOC granted by a municipality or a local authority
- List of food produced or sold
- IE Code document. It shall be issued by the Directorate-General for foreign trade
Timeline
7-15 days
(from receipt of all documents)
Step 1
Collecting and verifying the documents like Form B, list of partners, processing unit plan, food category list, NOC, etc.
Step 2
Filing the FSSAI application on your behalf.
Step 3
You procure the FSSAI License and enjoy legal benefits, goodwill, and create consumer awareness.
FSSAI License and Registration
As per Section 31(1) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, every Food Business Operator in the country must be licensed under the Food Safety &Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FSSAI licensing and registration procedure and requirements are regulated by the Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011.
FSSAI Registration Eligibility
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.
Petty retailer dealing in food products.
Any person who manufactures or sells any food article by himself.
Food sale is done by the temporary stall holder.
Any individual who distributes food in any religious or social gathering except a caterer.
Small-scale or cottage industries dealing in the food business.
Small businesses having the following food capacity limits:
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Business
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Capacity
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Food production (other than milk and meat)
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Up to 100 kg/ltr per day
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Procurement, handling and collection of milk
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Up to 500 ltr per day
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Slaughtering
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2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day or less
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Transportation
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Single vehicle
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Vending machine
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Up to 12 vending machines in only one state/UT
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FSSAI License Eligibility
For all other FBOs apart from small-scale businesses, the FSSAI license has to be obtained. FSSAI License can be classified into two categories i.e. State FSSAI License and Central FSSAI License based on the size of the business whether it is a medium scale or large scale business.
State FSSAI License
FBO with medium-sized manufacturing units, transporters, marketers, traders, etc., need to take State FSSAI registration from the State Government. This category covers the following businesses:
FBO's must have a turnover between Rs 12 lakh to Rs 20 crore (Rs 30 crore in case of transportation business and wholesaler)
All grains, cereals, pulses milling units without any limit on production capacity
Medium-scale businesses having the following food capacity limits:
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Business
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Capacity
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Food production (other than milk and meat)
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1 MT to 2MT per day
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Procurement, handling and collection of milk
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501 to 50,000 ltr per day
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Slaughtering
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3-50 large animals or 11-150 small animals or 51-1,000 poultry birds per day
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Storage
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Up to 10,000 MT
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Transportation
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100 vehicles
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Hotel
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One, Two, Three and Four star rating
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Vending machine
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Up to 100 vending machines in only one state/UT
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The tenure of the license issued is a maximum of 5 years and a minimum of 1 year.
Procedure for Obtaining FSSAI Registration Online
FBOs can obtain FSSAI registration online by filling and submitting the FSSAI registration form, i.e. Form A (application for Registration) or Form B (application for State and Central License) on the FoSCoS portal. The FBOs can also register offline by submitting Form A or Form B to the Food and Safety Department.
The FSSAI registration form must be accompanied by the required documents. The documents must be uploaded online on the FoSCos portal at the time of filling the application or submitted to the Food and Safety Department along with the application physically.
The FSSAI registration form can be accepted or it may be rejected by the Department within 7 days from the date of receipt of an application either physically or online through the FoSCoS portal. If the application is rejected it has to be intimated to the applicant in writing.
The Department will scrutinise the documents submitted.
The Department may conduct an inspection of the food premises, before granting the FSSAI registration certificate, if necessary.
If the Department is satisfied that the FBO meets all the required criteria, then it will grant an FSSAI registration certificate with the registration number and the photo of the applicant email ID. The applicant can also download the FSSAI registration certificate by logging into the FoSCoS portal.
FBO should prominently display the certificate of FSSAI registration at the place of business during business hours.
Documents Required For Obtaining the FSSAI Registration/License
The following documents are required to obtain FSSAI basic registration, FSSAI state license and FSSAI central license:
Photo identity proof of the food business operators.
Business constitution certificate, i.e. partnership deed, certificate of incorporation, shop and establishment licence or other business registration certificate.
Proof of possession of business premises, i.e. rental agreement, NOC from the owner of the rented premises, utility bills etc.
Food safety management system plan.
List of food products manufactured or processed.
Bank account information.
Supporting documents (if required) like NOC by Municipality or Panchayat, Health NOC, copy of License from the manufacturer, etc.
Apart from the above-mentioned general documents, certain specific documents are required for obtaining the FSSAI state license and FSSAI central license. The specific documents required to obtain the FSSAI state license are:
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
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
Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multi-State Coop Act 2002
Apart from the general license, the following specific documents are required to obtain FSSAI central license:
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
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
Source of raw material for milk, meat etc
Recall plan wherever applicable
Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU
NOC/PA document issued by FSSAI
IE code document issued by DGFT
Form IX
Certificate from Ministry of Tourism
Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation
FSSAI License Cost
The applicant/FBO needs to pay the fees while submitting the FSSAI registration form. The FSSAI registration fee for different types of registration are as follows:
FSSAI Basic Registration – Fee of Rs.100
FSSAI State License – Fee between Rs.2,000 to Rs.5,000 (Depends on the type of business carried out)
FSSAI Central License – Fee of Rs.7,500
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Any registered or licensed person under the FSSAI has to adhere to the rules and regulation under the FSS Act, 2006. Food safety officer generally conducts the inspection of the food business operator’s facility and identifies the level of compliance with the regulation using a checklist. Based on the compliance level, the food safety officer marks it as:
Compliance (C)
Non-compliance (NC)
Partial compliance (PC)
Not applicable/Not observed (NA)
Based on the above, the food safety officer might issue an improvement notice where ever required per Section 32 of the FSS Act, 2006. If the business operator fails to comply with the improvement notice, the officer after giving the licensee an opportunity to show cause may cancel his license. Any food business operator aggrieved by an improvement notice can appeal to the State Commissioner of Food Safety. The decision thereon can be challenged through appealing to the Food Safety Appellate Tribunal/High Court.
Penalty for Non- Compliance
Listed is the penalty for various type of non-compliance:
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Particulars
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Fine
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Food quality not in compliance with act
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2 Lakh Petty manufacturer – 25,000/-
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Sub-standard food
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5 Lakh
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Misbranded Food
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3 Lakh
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Misleading advertisement or false description
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10 Lakh
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Extraneous matter in food
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1 Lakh
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Failure to comply with Food safety officer direction
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2 Lakh
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Unhygienic processing or manufacture
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1 Lakh
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Renewal of FSSAI License
The FSSAI license is essential to commence the food business, similarly, it is imperative to renew the license. The license is issued for a validity of 1 year or 5 years, so the business must apply for renewal 30 days prior to the expiry of the current license.
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If the food business operator has failed to comply with an improvement notice, his/her licence can be suspended by the FSSAI Designated Officer (DO), after allowing him/her to show cause.
