FSSAI
The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act) which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India. It lays down the rules and regulation for running the food business in India.
Requirements FSSAI Registration
Every food business operator involved in the manufacturing, processing, storage distribution and sale of food products must compulsorily obtain FSSAI Registration or License.
FSSAI Registration is different from FSSAI License in the sense that depending on the size and nature of the business, FBO should obtain the necessary registration or license.
FSSAI registration or license is based on the business volume and premises. Depending upon the installed capacity or turnover or location, applicant premises are eligible for the license such as basic license, central license, and state license.
1.central license (large food business)
2.state license (medium food business)
3.Registration (petty food business)
- Name of Applicant / Company
- Kind of Business
- Designation
- Qualification
- Address of Premises where food business is located
- Contact Person Name
- Contact Person Mail ID
- Contact Person Mobile No
- Contact Person Address
- Photo-1 (For Registration only)
- Aadhar Copy
- PAN Copy
- Declaration Form (Format Attached)
- Annual audit report/FSMS Plan/Cer ficate/Self Declara on regarding FSMS
(For License Only, Format Attached)
Requirements FSSAI Registration
Obtaining a license can provide the food business with legal benefits, build goodwill, ensure food safety, create consumer awareness, and assist in business expansion. Also it helps regulate, manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of import food.
Renewal of FSSAI License
The FSSAI license is essential to commence the food business, similarly it is imperative to renew the license. The license is issued for a validity of 1 year or 5 years.
FAQ
An improvement notice is if a Food Business Operator fails to comply with the food regulations set in the FSS Act, 2006. An improvement notice can be issued by a Designated Officer (DO) of the food safety department.
If the food business operator has failed to comply with an improvement notice, his license can be suspended by the DO, after allowing him to show cause.
Yes, any Food Business Operator (FBO) can appeal to the State Commissioner of Food Safety, if he/she is aggrieved by the improvement notice or suspension/cancellation of licence. The decision of the Food and Safety Commissioner shall be final. Alternatively, an FBO can also approach the Food safety Appellate Tribunal/ high court of their respective States/Uts to challenge the notice.
Any FBO can appeal to the Commission of Food Safety within 15 days from the date on which a notice of the decision was served.
If you intend to make changes to your license, you can do so. If you wish to make changes to the information in Form C a modification fee may apply which is equal to a one-year license fee. There are no charges levied for changes to other parts of the license.
The FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011, licenses and registrations are granted to Food Business Operators in a 3 tier system, such as: – Registration – State license – Central License
All Food Business Operators and, including medical stores, have to get FSSAI license/registration. It is mandatory, and non-compliance may result in heavy penalties.
An FSSAI license can be acquired for a period ranging anywhere from 1 year to 5 years. You can while applying for an FSSAI License decide for how long you wish to obtain the FSSAI License for. Your fee may also vary according to the period chosen.
You need to renew your FSSAI license before the expiry of its validity period. In case you end up missing the date of renewal of the application, you will have to apply for a fresh FSSAI license if you wish to continue your food business operations.