FSSAI REGISTRATION
FSSAI is an abbreviation used for Food Safety and
Standards Authority of India. FSSAI license is mandatory before starting
any food business. All the manufacturers, traders, restaurants who are
involved in food business must obtain a 14-digit registration or a
license number which must be printed on food packages.
This step is taken by government to ensure that food
products undergo certain quality checks, thereby reducing the instances
of adulteration, substandard products and improve accountability of
manufacturers.
Documents required to obtain FSSAI License
- Declaration form
- Authority letter
- Copy of Property paper (If owned property)
- Copy of Rent agreement (If rented property)
- Food Safety Management System plan or certificate
- Electricity/ Water bill (Business Place)
- Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card of Proprietor/ Partners/ Director
- Form IX: Nomination of Persons by a Company along with the Board Resolution
Additional document for Manufacturer
- Blueprint/layout plan of the processing unit
- List of Equipment and Machinery
- List of food category desired to be manufactured
- Pesticide residues report of water
- Upload Production unit photograph
Guidelines on FSSAI License Number
The 14-digit number provides information about the manufacturer’s license or registration details and the manufacturing state.
The Brand owner shall display the FSSAI logo and his license number on the label of food package.
In case of imported food products, the importer shall
display FSSAI logo and license number along with the name and address of
importer on a sticker to be affixed before customs clearance.
Types of FSSAI License
Businesses engaged in food activities are
required to apply for different type of food license based on turnover,
scale of business and the type of activity. Such businesses must apply
for either of the licenses (central or state) or simple registration.
The criteria specified in rules are as follows:
FSSAI Basic registration
– This is required for small business or startups
which have annual turnover below Rs.12 lakhs. Basic registration can be
upgraded to state license as your sales graph increases.
FSSAI State license
– This license is applicable to mid-sized companies which have annual turnover between Rs.12-20 crores.
FSSAI Central license
– This license is applicable typically on large
business with annual turnover above Rs.20 crores. It is also required in
cases where you need to supply at the government offices or import /
export food products.
Steps for getting the FSSAI license
One can file the FSSAI application directly with the government. The process is long and requires 30-60 days to get completed:
Step 1:
Fill FSSAI form A on FSSAI website( foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx ) and make the payment for FSSAI application at the FBO nearby your locality.
Step 2:
Once the payment confirmation is reflected in your
FSSAI account, you need to file Form B with the government. There are
multiple declarations and resolutions that need to be filed with your
application. E.g., board resolution, owner self-declaration. These
declarations should ideally be prepared by a company secretary.
Step 3:
You will then need to follow-up with the government
department for an update on your application. The government may send
back your application for edits – if you fail to respond with 15 days of
the application, then your application will be rejected.
Step 4:
The government department will take 45-60 working days to completely review your application and approve the same.
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