FSSAI ( Food License ) Registration
FSSAI (Food License) Registration in India
Madatory for business engaged in Food Activities
- 3 Type FSSAI Registration based on turnover limit
- Time taken, Registration in 7 days and License in 60 days.
- Our Professional fees starts @ Rs 5900/-
FSSAI Registration at a glance
FSSAI stand for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. FSSAI license is mandatory before starting any food business. All the manufacturers,Marketing Company or Seller Packaging Food Products, 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.
3 Types of FSSAI registration – based on Turnover
FSSAI Basic registration
– For small business or startups which have annual turnover below Rs.12 lakhs. Basic registration can be upgraded to state license with increase of sales.
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 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 or Operating in more than 2 states.
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Legal Requirements for FSSAI (Food License) Registration
Regulations Apply on Food Business
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 ; Food Safety and Standards Rule, 2011; FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011
Registration/License is Mandatory
No person shall commence or carry on any food business except under a licence.
Return filing
Every licensee submit a Annual return (Form D-1) within 30 days from the end of the period for each class of products. Manufacturing of milk and/or milk products shall submit half yearly Return. A separate return shall be filed for every license issued. delay in filing return beyond 31st May of each year shall attract a penalty of Rs 100 per day
Responsibility
Food business operator has to comply the responsibilities as per the provisions of the Act ( Responsibility mentioned below)
Sanitary & Hygienic practices
The establishment in which food is being handled, processed, manufactured, packed, stored, and distributed by the food business operator and the persons handling them should conform to the sanitary and hygienic requirement, food safety measures and other standards as specified below. It shall also be deemed to be the responsibility of the food business operator to ensure adherence to necessary requirements. In addition to the specified requirements (case to case), the food business operator shall identify steps in the activities of food business, which are critical to ensure food safety, and ensure that safety procedures are identified, implemented, maintained and reviewed periodically.
License Validity & Renewal
Registration or license can be taken for 1 to 5 year at your choice. Govt. Fees applicable on yearly basis. Apply for Renewal within 30 days before expiry.
