FOOD REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF INDIA (FSSAI) REGISTRATION

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FSSAI

The FSSAI is a governmental body tasked with ensuring food safety in India. The FSSAI registration was created at the central level, to ensure that food products being sold in the Indian marketplace would adhere to a set of guidelines and regulations at any given time. In other words, the main goal of the FSSAI registration was to ensure public health, through a mechanism of regulation and supervision of food safety in the country. The department issues licenses to various businesses on the basis of the FSSAI fee. The FSSAI fee is paid at the time of registration, and the subsequent number issued is printed on their product or mentioned in a prominent place, for the general public.

Types

According to the FSSAI Act, 2006 all food businesses are required to be registered/licenced under the following three categories:

  • FSSAI Registration - Basic It is the primary kind of registration issued for businesses that are small in turnover – up to Rs. 12 lakhs approximately per annum.
  • FSSAI State Licence Companies that have a profit greater than Rs. 12 lakhs require a state licence.
  • FSSAI Central Licence The central registration is for bigger businesses that have a turnover of over ₹20 crores per annum. Companies that supply food to government offices/departments and businesses involved in food import/export, an online platform, operating franchises, or chains of hotels/restaurants have to get a central licence as well.

Benefits of FSSAI

FSSAI registration avail the following benefits:

  • It creates trust and credibility among your customers
  • The FSSAI logo is widely recognised and hence it can ensure goodwill among consumers
  • Hygiene and cleanliness are regulated and followed when FSSAI registration is involved
  • You can create better work policies or improve them through studies that you get access to
  • New knowledge about the industry is shared with you which will help you to improve your safety standards and aid you in reaching the standards of international organisations
  • An FSSAI licence is important for importing and exporting food products
  • FSSAI is mandatory when you sell food products online
  • FSSAI is also responsible for setting guidelines and procedures for quality assurance of the accredited labs as per ISO17025.

Procedure of FSSAI

1
Consultation and Documentation

Fill up a simple FSSAI registration form and consult with our expert team and submit documents online through mail.

2
Application Filing and Approval

We will file FSSAI application with the government authorities, resolve queries and get your FSSAI license approved from the government.

3
Food License Delivery

Digital and hard copy of your FSSAI license will be delivered to the address you provided.

Documents Required for FSSAI

FSSAI Registration - Basic:

  • Authorized person’s passport-sizes photograph [self- attested]
  • Authorized person’s aadhar card front and back [self- attested]
  • Address proof of the business premises [rental agreement / previous month’s electricity bill / NOC from landlord]
  • Declaration signed by the authorized person

FSSAI State & Central Licence:

  • Passport-sized photograph of the directors / partners / proprietor
  • Identity proof of directors / partners / proprietor [Aadhar and PAN]
  • Address proof of the business premises [rental agreement / previous month’s electricity bill / NOC from landlord]
  • Photograph of the premises [8-9 photos]
  • Blueprint of the premises
  • List of food products on the company letterhead [with seal and signature]
  • List of machines (if any) on the company’s letterhead [with seal and signature].

Manufacturing Units

  • The blueprint of warehouse, plant, etc.
  • A list of all machinery
  • Report of a water test
  • List of all food categories

FAQs

Q. What is the validity of FSSAI registration?
FSSAI licenses issued to food businesses are valid for a period of 1 to 5 years.
Q. What licences should I get if I have multiple manufacturing units in different states?
The registered office of your company will need a central licence. Your manufacturing units will also need individual state licences for each state they’re in.
Q. Do I need an FSSAI licence for the import of food to sell in India?
Yes, you do. You need a central licence registered from the address in the import export code.
Q. Is a licence from FSSAI mandatory for the manufacture of food additives alone?
Yes, whether you manufacture, distribute, transport or trade food additives, you will need an FSSAI licence to do it.
Q. How long does it take to get the FSSAI registration done?
For a basic FSSAI registration, it takes 15-20 days from the day the application is filed. For state and central licence, it may take up to 35-40 days to get your licence.

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