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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 a 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.

FSSAI Registration ensures the security of food products and it is essentially a food safety certificate circulated by the food authority in India. All the manufacturers, traders, restaurants, grocery shops, importers and exporters, etc. are eligible for issuing a FSSAI Licence. FSSAI Licensing assures that food products undergo specific quality checks, thereby decreasing the cases of adulteration, substandard products.

LegalRaasta provides FSSAI online registration and licenses all over India. We can help you to get a FSSAI License which can enhance the quality of your food if you are interested in the food business in Delhi.

Who needs FSSAI Registration?

  • FBOs like wholesalers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, food vending establishments, hawkers, clubs, canteens, Dhabas, hotels, restaurants, and storage facilities with an annual turnover of less than Rs.12 lakh, between Rs.12 Lakh- Rs.20 crores or more than Rs.20 crores.
  • Petty producers manufacturing by itself
  • A makeshift stall selling food products.
  • Businesses involved in selling food at a social or a religious gathering, other than a caterer.
  • Cottage industries associated with food products
  • Production or processing units of vegetable oil by the process of solvent extraction and refineries including oil expeller system. With a capacity to provide not more than 100 kg/liter per day (except milk or meat).
  • Dairy units, involved in procurement/collection/handling/chilling of milk, having a capacity of not more than 500 liters per day, or up to 2.5 Metric Ton of milk solids annually.
  • A slaughtering capacity of not more than 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day.
  • Proprietary Foods
  • Production and processing units of vegetable oil by the process of solvent extraction and refineries including oil expeller unit. With a turnover within Rs. 12 lacs to Rs. 20 crores annually.
  • Hotels of 4-star ratings or less or that have been rated 5-star or more.
  • Storages having a capacity of less than 50,000 metric tonnes yearly or with a capacity of more than 50,000 metric tonnes.
  • All food processing units including re-packers, with a daily capacity of not less than 100 kg/liter to up to 2 metric tonnes.
  • 100 % export oriented units involved in food production or processing.
  • Every Importer including the import of food ingredients or additives.
  • Caterers working under Central Government or related agencies such as Railways, Airlines and airport, Seaport, Defence, etc.
  • All food processing units including re-packers and excluding the grains, pulses & cereals milling units with a capacity of over 2 metric tonnes per day.
  • All FBOs involved in producing an item of food, additive or it’s ingredient, using some new process or technology, and/or a combination thereof, whose safety has not been established yet by the FSSAI. Or they may not have a history of safe usage. It covers the food articles being introduced in the country, for the first time.

Types of FSSAI Licence

Businesses engaged in food activities are required to apply for a food license which can be of different types based on turnover, the scale of business, and the type of activity. The Types of FSSAI Food licenses are as follows:

FSSAI Basic Registration

The FSSAI registration is for food business operators (FBOs) who have small-sized businesses or start-ups. They have an annual turnover of less than Rs.12 lakh. Basic registration can be upgraded depends on your business sales graph productivity.

FSSAI State license

The State FSSAI License is for the FBOs which have medium-size business. They have an annual turnover of more than Rs.12 Lakhs or up to Rs.20 crores. The state license can be further upgraded to a central license, all depends on your business sale graph productivity.

FSSAI Central license

The Central FSSAI License is applicable for FBOs which have a large business annual turnover i.e. above Rs.20 crores. It is also required in cases where you need to supply at the government offices or import/export food products.

Basic FSSAI Registration State FSSAI Licence Central FSSAI Licence
The basic registration is for the FBOs which have their turnover up to Rs.12 lakh The state license is for those FBOs which have their turnover up to Rs 12 lakh to Rs.20 crore The central license is for those FBOs which have their turnover more than Rs.20 crore.
The basic registration is for the petty food business The state license is for the medium-sized food business. The central license is for the large food business.
In this registration, the document required Form A to be filled. In this registration, the document required Form B to be filled. In this registration, the document required Form B to be filled.

Benefits of applying for FSSAI Registration

Consumer Awareness All FBOs must know that a FSSAI Licence adds the benefit of a reliable & loyal customer base.

Legal Advantage FSSAI Registration is done under the regulatory body FSSAI, and legal action can be taken for any non- compliance.

FSSAI Logo FSSAI logo is a mark of validity and an assurance to your consumers that the food is safe to consume.

Business Expansion The goodwill of the Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) will make a business available and effortless to expand.

Steps for getting the Food license

One can file the FSSAI application directly with the government. The process is long and requires 60 days to get completed:

STEP-1:

Fill the FSSAI licensing registration form A on FSSAI website and make the payment for FSSAI application at the FBO which is 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. Else, you can hire LegalRaasta for getting the FSSAI license for you. We get license issued in 98% of our cases and save our customers from all the government hassles. In certain situations, customer might need to visit the Food department or pay additional fees to the inspector

FSSAI Licence Number

The FSSAI logo and FSSAI license number are always mentioned on the label of the food package in inverse color to the background. In the case of various units, the manufacturer or packer, the FSSAI logo and license number of the brand owner must be mentioned on the label of the food package. The addresses of the various units on the label must carry the FSSAI license number.

In the case of imported food products, the importer must show the FSSAI logo and FSSAI license number with the name and address of the importer. These may both be pre-printed on the label or attached by a sticker before customs clearance. The height of letters and numeral of license number shall be as directed in 2.3.3 of Food Safety and Standards i.e. Packaging and Labelling Regulation, 2011.

Regulation 2.6.1 of Food Safety and Standards is relevant to the present FSSAI License number and logo. The image of the FSSAI logo on the label of the food product is not a mark of certification but it implies that the FBO includes a valid license under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

FSSAI License Renewal

The food license allotted has a validity of one year and can be increased to a maximum of 5 years by the food regulatory body. The moment license validity gets expired and the food business operator becomes liable for a FSSAI license renewal. The FSSAI renewal system is manageable and should be taken into the account as soon as possible to avoid penalties. FSSAI has released guidelines which states that in 30 days and before the expiry of the license, the food safety registration has to get renewed.

Documentation Required:

  • Form A or B, as required
  • Declaration by the Proprietor or Director, that they will comply with the updated Rules and Regulations under FSSAI
  • Photo ID proof of the Proprietor or Director

FSSAI officials will check the details given in the application form. They might even visit and conduct an inquiry of the premises and examine the machinery & equipment. They will monitor the performance and validity of the Food Safety Management System, whether it has not become out-of-date. They will investigate that the documents and details given in the form are official or not.

If the FSSAI officials are satisfied with their inquiries. And see that the guidelines of the FSSAI are being adopted thoroughly. Your FSSAI License will get renewed. Again, the maximum period it would be valid for is 5 years.

Non-Compliance

All Food Business Operators (FBOs) have to comply with the rules and regulations under the FSSAI. FSSAI holds a random investigation of the product. A Food Safety Official has the authority from FSSAI to inspect the working conditions along with the food handling techniques of the operators, associates, and staff.

Thereafter, they determine a level, based upon how compliant the food business is, with the regulations set by the Food Authority, using a checklist. Based on the checklist, the Official registers a level for the FBO as:

  • Compliance (C)
  • Partial compliance (PC)
  • Non-compliance (NC)
  • Not applicable/Not observed (NA)

Additionally, the Food Official might issue an Improvement Notice, describing the areas or levels that need improvements. If the FBO fails to change these, within a specified time, a Show Cause Notice is sent.

This Show Cause Notice states a date of hearing by which this FBO has to prove, backed with documentary evidence describing why it could not undertake the amendments or alterations. If the proofs are denied, or the FBO fails to reply to the Improvement Notice, within the specified time, it’s FSSAI number will get cancelled.

In case the aggrieved FBO feels that the improvement notice is biased, it has the choice to file an Appeal with the State Commissioner for Food Safety. The decision by the State Commissioner can be challenged by appealing to the Food Safety Appellate Tribunal or the high court.

Penalty of Non-Compliance

Below is a list of FSSAI penalties for an FBO found which is found to be non-compliant to the provisions:

  • If the food business is running without taking an FSSAI certificate, the act is punishable under law. The FBO may face imprisonment and a fine of up to Rs.5 lakh for this.
  • If the FBO is selling the sub-standard quality of food items, it may be charged for an amount up to Rs.5 lakhs. In such a case, the person selling the sub-standard items, either himself or by a person working on his behalf, will be held responsible.
  • The business selling misbranded goods, either himself or by a person working on his behalf, can be penalized up to Rs.3 lakh.
  • All the FBOs included in sales, packers, storage, distributions, or importing of Food Items comprising superfluous or extraneous matter, a penalty may get levied of Rs.1 lakh.

The penalty specified in the above points may vary, according to the conditions. In extreme cases, where death occurs due to consumption of the particular food item, the fine may extend to Rs.5 lakh along with imprisonment, depending upon the harm caused.

How can LegalRaasta assist you in FSSAI Food License?

LegalRaasta gives an end-to-end service for food licensing and FSSAI registration. Our commitment to every FBOs is:

  • FSSAI Registration at the shortest time frame
  • General advice with FSSAI online application filling
  • Guidance on choosing the right food license type
  • Hand-holding by the complete registration process
  • The solution to all your questions and concerns of FSSAI registration

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the full form of FSSAI?

The full form of FSSAI is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

What is that FSSAI Registration?

The FSSAI Registration is a process for all food business operators (FBOs) to apply for getting the certificate which states that the food is safe to consume by the consumers.

How to Apply for FSSAI Registration?

FSSAI License Registration can be easily applied online. But you will require an expert to complete the application procedure.

What are the types of FSSAI Food Licences?

The types of FSSAI Food licenses are :

  • Basic FSSAI Registration- Annual turnover of less than Rs. 12 Lakhs
  • State FSSAI Licence- Annual turnover between Rs.12 Lakhs- Rs. 20 crores
  • Central FSSAI Licence- Annual turnover more than Rs.20 crores

How much FSSAI Registration cost?

The FSSAI Registration cost depends on the type of license you are opting for and how many years (1-5 years).

  • Basic FSSAI Registration 1 year cost is Rs.4500/-
  • Central FSSAI Registration1 year Rs.17999/-
  • State FSSAI Registration 1 year Rs.11000/-

How to process to get FSSAI license?

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is an authority which gives a food license to the food businesses in India. The way to obtain a FSSAI license is specified here:• Visit Legalraasta website. Go to the Registration column and then look for a food license. The 1st option in that portion is the FSSAI Licence. Click that

  • Fill the details like the full name mobile number mentioned on the page.
  • Submit your documents by Email.
  • The documents will be checked and queries will be settled within 2 working days.
  • The candidate will receive the document in 7 working days.

What are the documents required for FSSAI Registration?

The documents required for FSSAI Registration are as follows :

  • Latest Passport-sized photograph of the candidate
  • Identification proof (voter ID card or Aadhaar Card)
  • PAN Card
  • Address Proof which can be an Electricity or Gas Bill or mobile/Landline bill
  • Copy of Property papers (if owned)
  • Copy of Rent Agreement along with the NOC. A letter from the Landlord if you are on rent

How much time is taken in FSSAI Registration processing?

There are 3 diverse kinds of FSSAI registration, the expected time for FSSAI license registration changes according to its types:

  • Basic FSSAI license will be given in 7 working days.
  • State license and Central license will be enrolled in 30 days.

What is the validity period for the FSSAI Licence?

The FSSAI License is valid for the period from 1 to 5 years, after that, the FBO needs to apply for a FSSAI license renewal.

What is FLRS?

FSSAI has introduced an online application method that is named as FLRS. It is a ‘Food Licensing and Registration System’- which verifies the eligibility of food-related business based on their business area and the kind of procedure recognized with the business person. This system is introduced for business visionaries. The FLRS is used by 5 Regional Offices of FSSAI that are in New Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Kerela.

What do you mean by food recall?

“Recall” means action taken to eliminate solid food from distribution, sale, and consumption. It is unsafe and disrupts the provisions of the Act and the rules & regulations made thereunder. The need is to stop, decrease or exclude a risk resulting from the food to the consumer.

What is the Improvement Notice?

FSSAI improvement notice is a document circulated by the Designated FSSAI Officer in case a particular FBO is found to be in Non-Compliance with the regulations specified in Section 32 of the FSSAI Act of 2006.

How to check my FSSAI license renewal status?

FSSAI license renewal can be done for 1-5 years and it is necessary for every food business in India. You can contact our experts on 8750008585 and get to know your FSSAI license renewal status by them.

Do I need to issue a different FSSAI License for the different states?

Yes, you have to take a Central FSSAI license for the main branch or head office and the state licenses for any specific state. To assure stable business operations for food business crossing over various states of the country.

I am importing food items for selling in India even then it requires FSSAI Licence?

Yes, you will be needing a central license from the address included in the Import Export Code. For import-export, FSSAI central license is necessary.

Do you have a facility to transfer FSSAI Licence?

In case of the death of the FSSAI license holder, the FSSAI license can be shifted to the legal representative or any family member of the dead holder. The legal representative or the family member needs to apply to the concerned Authority to shift the license in his/her name.

I am planning to sale some Homemade Stuff online on a small scale, do I need to issue FSSAI Licence?

Yes, you are required to have a FSSAI registration particularly if your business is on a small scale and turnover is among 0-12 lakh.

Which types of complaints are addressed to the FSSAI related to food products?

Complaint related infringement of the provisions of Act and Regulation. Some of them are:

  • Food poisoning
  • Food contaminations
  • Misleading labelling and packaging
  • Misleading Ads
  • Licensing and registration-related complaints
  • Artificial products
  • Sub-standard quality of food products

What will happen if I forgot to make a renewal of my food license?

In case of forgetting to make a renewal of the food license, you will have to pay a penalty of Rs.100 per day within the specified validity time after that your license can be cancelled and then you will need to apply for a fresh license.

Explain the checklist for Non-compliance in FSSAI Registration?

After conducting a precise test of the premises and food handling practices, the DO lists the compliance levels of the FBO as follows:

  • Compliance(C)
  • Non-Compliance (NC)
  • Partial Compliance
  • Not Applicable/ Not Observed (NA)