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Overview

Who Requires FSSAI Registration and License?

Every person who wants to start Food Business including cloud kitchen for Swiggy and Zomato has to mandatorily obtain FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License online. However, it sometimes becomes difficult for a food business operator to decide – which license to opt for: State or Central. Let us help you to understand the eligibility criteria so that you can quickly proceed for online FSSAI registration and acquire requisite food license.

Here are few examples of business that require FSSAI Registration and License:

  • – Restaurant
  • – Club
  • – Wholesaler
  • – Food Retailer
  • – Food Storage Unit
  • – Online Food Business Operators
  • – Caterers
  • – Exporter and Importer of Food Products
  • – And other business related to Food

What is FSSAI?

FSSAI is an abbreviation for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. FSSAI is an independent body recognized under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India that manages the food license registration. This organization works for securing the Laws and Standards for Food Business in India. The main aim of FSSAI is to regulate and check for safe food manufacturing, storage, and handling practices by Food Business Operators (FBOs). A FSSAI registration certificate comes with a 14 digit License number to FBOs which is required to be printed on all the food products with FSSAI logo. The license can be applied for a minimum 1 year to maximum 5 years; it can again be renewed or re-applied for as per rules stated under Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006.

What is applicable to you: FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License?

What is applicable to you: FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License?

FSSAI Registration:

Simply called FSSAI Basic Registration. This registration is appropriate for all food businesses and allied activities like Storage, sales, distribution, trading, re-packaging and labelling. Food Businesses having a turnover of less than 12 lacs are eligible to obtain FSSAI Basic Registration. Mostly hawkers, petty retailers, temporary stall holders come under this category. This food license registration online registration is very useful for eCommerce food traders.

FSSAI License:

There are two types of FSSAI licences.

State License

Eligibility: Food Businesses having turnover above Rs.12 lacs and up to ...

Central License

Eligibility: Those in the food business and has a turnover of ...

Why Get FSSAI License?

Benefits of FSSAI License

Informed Consumers

Food is one of the essential parts of life. So, it is essential to know the quality of goods we consume. With several products and types of food in the market, knowing the quality and standard of the item is very important for every consumer. This is one of the most important benefits of having an online FSSAI License on a food product. The license depicts that the food which consumer is consuming has maintained the hygiene standards and norms as per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.

Legal benefits

FSSAI license is mandatory for every food business. Many businesses say that getting an FSSAI license is a tricky and lengthy task, but arjlegal.in can help you with the process of getting a license quickly. Getting an online FSSAI registration always gives legal benefits over the competitors who are operating without the license. The FBOs and other food business entrepreneurs can avoid many penalties if they have proper registrations required to run their business.

Create goodwill

A packet of food with the FSSAI logo means that it is of a certain standard and hygienic to consume. Taking a FSSAI online license helps spread awareness among the consumers which automatically helps building the goodwill in the market which can drive business expansion.

Documents Required

Applying for Registration – Basic FSSAI Registration

    Declaration Form
    Declaration Form
    Authority Letter
    3 Passport Size Photographs - (Proprietor / Partner / Director)
    Photo Identity of FBO.
    Proof of possession of Place of Business such as Rent Agreement, NOC etc.
    Electricity Bill or Water Bill of the business premises
    Property Tax Bill
    Product List to be dealt with.
    Plan stating Food Safety Management System.
    Form-A Completed and Signed
    Constitution of Business such as Incorporation Certificate, Partnership Deed etc.

Documents Required

Applying for Registration – Basic FSSAI Registration

    Form B duly completed and signed
    Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation
    List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address, contact details, and photo ID
    Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity
    List of food category to be manufactured
    Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address
    Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability
    Proof of possession of premises- Electricity Bill (latest)
    Index Copy (if the applicant id the owner of the place)
    Rent Agreement, if applicable
    Property Tax Bill of Business premises
    2 Passport Size Photographs - (Proprietor / Partner / Director)
    Shop & Establishment Certificate with Professional Tax Certificate
    PAN of the Business (Partnership / Private Limited Company / LLP)
    MOA /AOA of Private Limited Company and LLP Agreement of LLP
    Certificate of Incorporation of LLP / Private Limited Company
    Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
    B. U. Permission / Impact Fee Receipt
    Medical Certificate Of Workers
    NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
    Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multi state Coop Act 2002

Documents Required

Obtaining Central License

    Form B duly completed and signed
    PAN CARD (Proprietor / Partner / Director)
    Address Proof and Identity of the Partners/ Proprietor/ Director
    List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address and contact details
    PAN of the Business (Partnership / Private Limited Company / LLP)
    MOA /AOA of Private Limited Company and LLP Agreement of LLP
    Certificate of Incorporation of LLP / Private Limited Company
    Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
    Proof of possession of premises- Electricity Bill (latest)
    Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation
    Name and list of equipment and machinery used for manufacturing along with Quantity, details of Horse Power and Production Capacity
    Photographs of Machinery and Lab Instruments
    List of food category to be manufactured
    List of products along with ingredient and additives list to be manufactured
    Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address
    BIS Certificate (Required for Packaged Drinking Water only)
    Source of raw material for milk, meat etc (only required for Milk/ meat unit)
    Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU
    IE code document issued by DGFT
    Certificate from Ministry of Tourism
    Index Copy (if the applicant id the owner of the place)
    Rent Agreement, if applicable
    Property Tax Bill of Business premises
    Blueprint of the area (Layout Plan)
    FSSAI License Certificate of Manufacturer along with NOC copy (required for Re-Packer)
    Shop & Establishment Certificate with Professional Tax Certificate
    Balance Sheet and P&L Statement of Financial Year (For Wholesaler/Retailer/ Supplier/Distributor KOB)
    NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
    Food safety management system plan or certificate
    NOC from the municipality or local body
    CGWA NOC if the water is been used from bore-well, if not than an undertaking of water supply along with valid proof (If the units are situated within the limits of Gandhinagar, Kalol, Mansa and Mehsana)
    Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation
    Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability.
    -Water Report as per IS 10500 from a NABL Accredited Lab
    -Water Report as per IS 14543 from a NABL Accredited Lab (Required For Packaged Drinking Water Only)

S I M P L E R. Q U I C K E R. B E T T E R

Why Choose Arj Legal.in?

We are a team of qualified Company Secretaries and Chartered Accountants who personally cater to your queries. We also have tie-ups with various affiliates in different cities of the country to help you obtain your FSSAI Registration very smoothly. The entire process is managed online with regular communication while providing required assistance at every step. This ensures the highest customer satisfaction and on-time service to our clients all over India.

Experts at Arj Legal.in offer an efficiency-driven simplified Process to get FSSAI License for your
business.Begin your registration journey by:
Answering some basic questions.
Making an Online Payment.
Mailing the required documents.

Process

For FSSAI License

DATA REVIEW
  • Resolving Queries related to documents

  • Seeking Data from applicant and reviewing it
FILLING FORM AND CLIENT CONFIRMATION

  • Filling the form for registration
  • Gather the necessary documents
  • Seeking confirmation from applicant for business codes and categories
FINAL APPLICATION FILING
  • Making applications for License under FSSAI

ONWARDS NOTIFICATION FROM GOVERNMENT AWAITED

  • Government processing time

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore FSSAI Registration and license

Please note, the online FSSAI license is based and granted on premises – hence every kind of food business being operated from the same premise can be applied in a single FSSAI license.

No, not required. Utensils/packaging materials are not covered under the definition of food as per Section 3(n) of FSS Act, 2006 – so FSSAI License/Registration is not required.

A Central License is required for the Registered Office or Head Office for a Food Business Operator (FBO) operating a food business premises located in two or more than two States – this is in addition to license/registration for each unit/premise. These Separate license or registration will need to be obtained from the Central or State licensing authorities, depending upon that unit’s capacity or turnover.

Yes. Any and all catering establishments, need license. Including those under central Government such as Railways, Airport, Seaport, and Defence etc… are required to obtain a license from FSSAI.

FSSAI license is mandatory for both – export and import of food products. Hence the FSSAI Central License is required for the export unit.

You can apply for or renew FSSAI license for 1 year up to maximum 5 years at a time.

Yes – FSSAI Licensed FBOs who manufacture (including repacking and manufacturing of food products by third party manufacturers) and import food products need to submit Annual Returns in Form D1 by 31st May of every preceding financial year. Manufacturers of Milk and Milk products should submit Half-yearly returns in form D2 within one month of completion of previous half-year. Formats of D1 and D2 can be availed from the homepage of FSSAI licensing website. Merchant Exporter can file Quarterly annual report online.

The FBO (Food Business Operator) requires filing a renewal application within 30 days before the expiry of the license. The renewal application filed after the expiry of 30 days will attract a penalty of Rs. 100/- per day till the submission of the renewal application. The renewal option will be available to FBO 120 days prior to the expiry of the valid license.

No, there are certain basic conditions regarding license approvals. Suppose there is export included in the business, even if for a very small portion of the business, one should directly get a Central license from the FSSAI Department.

In case there would be multiple outlets in different cities in India, you will require to apply for a Central License for the registered office of the company/ firm and individual and state licenses for each unit in every state where you have FBOs.

Yes, the process for applying until approval is 100% online. This is under the FSS Regulations, 2011. It should be noted that there are a lot of documents required – Board resolution, Authority letter, and self-Declaration for Proprietorship etc., which should be drafted by an experienced professional. Moreover, the license takes time and regular follow up with the department is very important. State license generally takes more than 50-60 working days. To get a hassle-free license, one should choose arjlegal.in experts who can help you get the certifications without any problems.

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