WHAT IS FSSAI-FOOD LICENSE?
FSSAI stands for Food safety and standards authority of India which is established under the Ministry of Health and 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 License is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.
FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration is mandatory before starting any food business. FSSAI Registration is required for all food related businesses such as manufacturers, traders, restaurants, small eateries, grocery shop, importers, exporters, home based food businesses, dairy farms, processors, retailers, e-trailers. who are involved in food business must obtain a 14-digit registration Number or a Food license number which must be printed on food packages or Displayed in Premises.
TYPES OF FSSAI LICENSE
Basic FSSAI License:
If the annual turnover of a food business is below Rs. 12 lakh then basic registration of food licensing is required. Generally when someone is starting up a business and unsure of expected turnover, basic food safety registration is done which can be upgraded to state license if the turnover exceeds Rs. 12 Lakh.
State FSSAI License:
If the annual turnover of the food business is more than Rs. 12 lakhs and less than Rs. 20 crores then one has to get state FSSAI License.
Central FSSAI License:
If the annual turnover of the food business is more than Rs. 20 Crores then central FSSAI License is required.
VALIDITY: An FSSAI License is valid for 1 to 5 years as per the registration by the food entrepreneur. in case of expiry of FSSAI License, an applicant is required to file FSSAI renewal application at least 30 days before the expiry of the FSSAI License.
PROCEDURE
STEP 1:
Initially Form A has to be submitted to the food & safety Department
STEP 2:
Your application may be selected or rejected by the department within 7 days from the application date.
STEP 3:
If the application is accepted, you will be granted a registration certificate along with the registration number & photo by the department.
STEP 4:
Now, every FBO must prominently display the FSSAI registration at the the place of business during the working hours.
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
PHOTOGRAPH
Latest Passport size photograph Food Business Operator.
IDENTITY PROOF /PAN
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Copy of Pan Card
DECLERATION
Declaration about the Business details in Form A
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
NOC by Municipality/Panchayat, Health NOC
REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
COI/MOA/AOA/ Partnership deed
BUSINESS PREMISES
Proof of possession of business premises
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