FOOD LICENSE REGISTRATION

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has been established for laying down science based standards for articles of food and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import, to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Registration under FSSAI has been classified under three categories :

Basic Registration
State Level Registration
Central Level Registration

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Benefits of Food License Registration

Business Expansion

Promote Innovation

Single set of Regulations

High Customer Confidence

Document Required for Food License Registration

For Basic Food License Registration :

KYC of Director/Partner/Proprietor with photograph & PAN of Firm/Company
Registered address proof
Details of Nature of Business and commodities dealt with
Date of commencement of business

For the State License

KYC of Director/Partner/Proprietor with photograph & PAN of Firm/Company
Trade license/partnership deed/memorandum and articles of association
Registered address proof
Details of Nature of Business and commodities dealt with
Sources of raw materials to be used such as meat, milk and so on
Water analysis report
Detailed plan of the unit specifying size and area allocation for each operation
List of machinery and equipment to be used
Management plan in place for food and health safety

For the Central License

KYC of Director/Partner/Proprietor with photograph & PAN of Firm/Company
Trade license/partnership deed/memorandum and articles of association
Registered address proof
Details of Nature of Business and commodities dealt with
Sources of raw materials to be used such as meat, milk and so on
Water analysis report
Detailed plan of the unit specifying size and area allocation for each operation
List of machinery and equipment to be used
In case of export-oriented units, Import Export code issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade
Management plan in place for food and health safety
Ministry of Tourism certificate (in certain cases)

Additional points to be noted for Food License Registration

License validity stretches out from 1 to 5 years.
Application for the renewal of the license be made 30 days before it’s expiry.
In case of delay in application then liable for late fee of Rs. 100 per day.
Non-compliance of regulations may lead to imprisonment or fine up to Rs. 5 lakh or both

FAQ for Food License Registration

Q. What license to be taken for businesses in various states ?

In case of business operation stretching over multiple states then :

Central FSSAI license for the main branch or head office and
State licenses for specific states be obtained.

Q. What benefits consumers have due to FSSAI ?

The consumers derive following benefits due to FSSAI :

Availability of quality, healthy & hygienic food products.
Reliable information of general food safety, food contents and proper hygiene.
A regulatory framework for establishments to enter into food business through provision of a suitable food license.
Remedial compensatory provisions for consumers in cases of being negatively affected due to the consumption of low quality or tainted food.

Q. FSSAI trainings to food business operators ?

FSSAI create awareness about food safety with FBO and will be coordinating training with the help of accredited with agencies / universitie

Q. What are basis of FSSAI investigations ?

FSSAI investigate any claims that have been brought to it by the general public or any other concerned party. In addition to the FSSAI, other organizations that investigate the claims are the State Food Authorities. It involves investigations, testing, reports and the resulting outcome.

Q. What are penalties for non compliance of food labeling guidelines ?

Penalty for such default may extend up to Rs. 10 Lakh

Q. What is FSSAI Improvement Notice ?

FSSAI improvement notice is issued in the name of particular FBO where Non-Compliance with the regulations of Food Safety and Standards Act is observed by a Designated Officer.