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FSSAI REGISTRATION
FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.It is the apex body for the
FSSAI Registration and Licensing of food business operators (FBO) in India.
FSSAI - An Overview
The FSSAI is an autonomous organization constituted under the
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
FSSAI Registration is mandatory compliance for all types of food business operators in India. It is compulsory to obtain an FSSAI registration before commencing any food business operation in the country.
The FSSAI provides a 14 digit registration or license number to the food operators to create an accountability for quality standards of food products. The registration compliance is divided into basic FSSAI registration and FSSAI license category.
The basic Registration category differs from a License category in terms of size and nature of business operations. The parties should obtain the applicable compliance before commencing the business operations.
Who Should Obtain FSSAI Registration? Exporter and Importer of food products Transporter and Distributors Retailers of Food Product All Food Business Operators Food Packaging unit or Storage unit All types of Food Manufacturer Wholesale or Trading or Online Food Business Operator Caters, Hotel or Raw material supplier
FSSAI REGISTRATION TYPES Learn about types & Categories of FSSAI License
BASIC REGISTRATION (PETTY FOOD BUSINESS)TURNOVER UPTO 12LAC
Basic FSSAI Registration i s re quired f or petty fo o d busi nes s operators. It is also known as the Basi c FSSA I L i c ens e. The turno ver of such business shoul d not exc eed t he l i mi t o f Rs. 12 l ac per annum.
STATE LICENSE
(MEDIUM FOOD BUSINESS)TURNOVER 12 LAC TO 20 CR.
For the food license, Business wi th turnove r between Rs . 12 L ac to Rs . 20 Cr. annually or/additi onal l y. The turnove r l i mi t i s the same fo r an FSSAI State tr ading lic e nse or an FSSAI Stat e M anufacturi ng l i c ense.
CENTRAL LICENSE (LARGE FOOD BUSINESS)TURNOVER MORE THAN 20 CR.
For Turnover above Rs. 20 Cr i n Case of Manufacturi ng o r Tradi ng o r Storage beyond cer tai n l i mi ted as spe ci fi ed by the l aw.
Basic License
Documents Required
Proof of possession of business premises
Photo Identity of FBO
Pan card of FBO
Certificate of Incorporation
NOC by Municipality
Declaration about the Business details in Form A
Form-B Duly completed and signed
Copy of certificate obtained under the Coop Act (Cooperatives only)
Blueprint/layout plan of the processing unit (Manufacturing and processing unit only)
Partnership Deed/Affidavit of Proprietorship/MO A /Incorporation
Source of milk and meat (If applicable)
List of Directors / Partners / Proprietor / Executive Members with contact details and photo ID (Companies only) Proof of possession of premises
NOC & Copy of License from the manufacturer (For relabelers and repackers only)
For Central & State
Details of the machinery to use for operations (Manufacturing and processing unit only)
List of Food categories to be manufactured (Manufacturing unit only)
Analysis report of water to be used in the manufacturing of food items (For Manufacturing and processing units)
Authority letter from the manufacturer in favor of the nominated person with authority
NOCs from Municipality or local body
Food Safety Management System plan and Recall Plan (If applicable)
Additional Document for Central License
Declaration Form
1
Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU
2
Supporting documentary proof for Turnover
3
NOC/PA document issued by FSSAI
4
IE CODE document issued by DGFT
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PROCEDURE FOR FSSAI REGISTRATION FOR BASIC REGISTRATION FROM FSSAI
1
The application shall be submitted in Form A.
3 The registration certificate granted by the Department after accepting the application shall contain the registration number and the photo of the applicant.
2 If the application is accepted or rejected it shall be intimated by the Department within seven days from the date of submission of the application and should be intimated in writing.
4 At the time of carrying on the food business, the Food Business Operator should prominently display the certificate of registration at the place of business.
This registration can be obtained by applying to the food and Safety Department.
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