FSSAI (Food License) Registration

FSSAI (Food License) Registration

Mandatory for Every Food Related Business

Registration/State License/Central License

(Take Min. 7 Days-Max. 60 days)

FSSAI (Food License) Registration

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India. FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety. The FSSAI has its headquarters at New Delhi. The authority also has 6 regional offices located in Delhi, Guwahati, Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochin, and Chennai. 14 referral laboratories notified by FSSAI, 72 State/UT laboratories located throughout India and 112 laboratories are NABL accredited private laboratories notified by FSSAI.

Why is Fssai important?

"HEALTH IS WEALTH' is a common quote as well as fact. Food is a very delicate subject since it directly affects the health of the consumer. In simple words, we can Say that "Good Food = Good Health & Good Health = Good Wealth ".The importance of FSSAI License is that it ensures that your food is verified chemically and hence is safe to consume. Therefore, anything related directly to health is a matter of great sensitivity. Hence, stricter rules and regulations are applied to ensure complete food safety. Before getting into the food business, you need to ensure that your food product is not harmful in any way. Verification may conducted at the time of registration.

Types of FSSAI Registration/ License:-

FSSAI issues three types of license based on nature of food business and turnover:

  • 1. Registration: For Turnover less than ₹12 Lakh
  • 2.State License: For Turnover between ₹12 Lakh to ₹20 Crore
  • 3. Central License: All Exporters & FBO having Turnover above ₹20 Crore

Registration Requirements (For Turnover less than 12 Lakh):-

  • Photo of Food Business Operator.
  • Document for Identity Proof like Ration Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhar Card, Senior Citizen Card, Department Issued ID.
  • Supporting Documents (if any):- NOC by Municipality or Panchayat, Health NOC

State / Central License (For Turnover between 12 Lakh to 20 Crore):-

  • Duly completed and Signed Form-B (in duplicate) by the proprietor or partner or authorized signatory.
  • Processing unit blueprint/layout plan showing dimensions in metres/square metres and operation-wise area allocation. This is mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only.
  • Full address and contact details of the list of Directors/Partners/Executive Members of Society/Trust.
  • Equipments and Machinery name and list along with number, installed capacity and horsepower used. This mandatory for processing and manufacturing units only.
  • Government Authority issued Identity and Address Proof for Proprietor/Partner/Director(s)/Authorized Signatory.
  • List of food category the business intends to manufacture. (in case of manufacturers).
  • Authority letter which includes the name and address, responsible person nominated by the manufacturer along with alternative responsible person indicating the powers vested with them viz assisting the officers in inspections, collection of samples, packing and dispatch (for manufacturers/processors).
  • A recognized/public health laboratory issued Analysis Report (Chemical and Bacteriological) of water to be used as ingredient in food. This is mandatory only for manufacturing and processing units.
  • Proof of premises possession. (Sale Deed/Rent Agreement/Electricity Bill, etc.)
  • Certificate or plan of Food Safety Management.
  • Copy and certificate obtained under Coop-1861 or Multi State Cooperative Act - 2002 in case of cooperatives.
  • Affidavit of Proprietorship or Partnership Deed or Memorandum and Articles of Association towards the constitution of the firm (optional) - (a) FSSAI Self-Declaration for Partnership.
  • Source of raw material for meat and meat processing plants.
  • In case of units manufacturing packaged drinking water, packaged mineral water and/or carbonated water, the pesticide residues report of water from a recognized public health laboratory must be produced.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) or a copy of License from the manufacturer (mandatory for re-labelers and repackers only) - (a) Declaration and Undertaking System Plan or Certificate.
  • In case of Milk and Milk Products processing, the business must produce the source of milk or procurement plan for milk including the exact location of milk collection centres.
  • Certificate from the Ministry of Tourism.
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Municipality or local body.
  • Recall plan wherever applicable.
  • Form IX - Nomination of Persons by a Company along with the Board Resolution.
  • Self Declaration of number of vehicles - for transporters.
  • The declaration form - from Delhi or Himachal Pradesh.
  • Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU.
  • Supporting Documentary proof for turnover.
  • IE Code Document issued by DGFT.
  • NOC/PA issued by FSSAI ( In case of multiple documents, merge them into one document and then upload).