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FSSAI is the “Food Safety and Standards Authority of India“. This organization monitors and regulates India’s food industry. It is an independent body that was established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare of Government of India.India is becoming a hot spot for startups. The Government of India under PM Narendra Modi has promoted and started the Startup India initiative in India to promote and recognize startups.
frequently asked questions
What is FSSAI Registration?
FSSAI Registration and License are required for all food businesses involved in the production, processing, storage, distribution, and sale of food products. FSSAI Registration differs from FSSAI Licensing in that FBO should apply for the required registration or license depending on the nature and size of the business.It’s a “14-digit” license number or registration that is printed on all food packaging. This 14-digit number provides information about the assembling state and producer’s permit. This registration process is intended to increase accountability of FBOs to ensure the quality of food products. Food Safety & Standards (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations 2011 regulate the licensing and registration procedures and requirements.
Who actually needs FSSAI Registration?
- Retail shops and petty retailers such as Retail Shops, Snacks Shops, Confectionery or Bakery Shops, etc.
- Temporary stalls, fixed stalls, or food premises involved in the preparation and distribution, storage, and sale of food products.
- Hawkers are people who sell fresh or packaged food and travel (often on foot or movable wagons) from one place to the next.
- Dairy Units include Petty Milkman, Milk Vendors, and Milk Chilling Units.
- Vegetable Oil Processing Units.
- Slaughtering houses include meat shops, mutton shops and chicken shops.
- Units for meat processing and fish processing
- All food manufacturing/processing units that include repackaging of food.
- Proprietary and novel food
- Storage facility for cold/refrigerated items
- Transporter of food products using a variety of vehicles such as insulated refrigerated van/wagons, milk tankers and food wagons.
- Distributor, wholesaler, distributor, and marketer for food products.
- Hotels, Restaurants, and Bars
- Canteens and Cafeteria, including mid-day meals canteens.
- Food Vending Agencies, Caterer.
- Dhaba, PG offering food, Banquet halls catering to food needs, Home-Based Canteens, and Food stalls at fairs or religious institutions.
- Importers and exporters of food products, including food ingredients.
- E-Commerce food suppliers, including cloud kitchens.
How many types of FSSAI Registration available?
FSSAI registrations are based on business type, turnover and production capacity. FBOs can apply for licenses depending on their installed capacity and turnover. They’re basically of 3 types such as:
- FSSAI Basic Registration (turnover less than 12 lakh per annum)
- FSSAI State License (turnover more than 12 lakh per annum but less than 20 Crore per annum.)
- FSSAI Central License (turnover more than 20 crore per annum)
What is the eligibility criteria for FSSAI Registration?
- A FBO that has an annual turnover not exceeding Rs. 12 lakh is eligible.
- Small retailer dealing in food products.
- Anyone who makes or sells food items by himself.
- The temporary stall holder sells food.
- Anyone who distributes food to any religious or social gathering, except a caterer.
What documents are required for FSSAI Registration?
- Photograph of food business operators(FBO’s)
- Certificate of business constitution, for eg: Partnership deed, certificate, certificate of incorporation or shop and establishment license, or any other business registration certificate.
- Proof of possession of the business premises (for eg: Rental agreement, NOC from owner of rented premises, utility bills, etc.
- Plan for food safety management system List of food products that have been manufactured or processed.
- Bank account details
- Documents supporting the application (wherever required): NOC by Municipality/Panchayat, Health NOC and copy of License from manufacturer.
Process to Register for FSSAI Registration
- Fill up our online application form
- Mail documents at info@indiataxhub.in
- Choose payment option from list
- Congratulations your registration process is completed, we will send your registration certificates on mail.