FSSAI is an autonomous body that monitors and governs the food business in India established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006. Every Food Business Operator (FBO) involved in the manufacturing, processing, storage distribution, and sale of food products must compulsorily obtain FSSAI Registration or License. Its registration means the food is safe for consumption and meant the food is chemically verified.
FSSAI is a 14 digit registration or license number that is printed on all the food packages. The 14 digit registration number gives details about the assembling state, producer’s permit. This registration procedure is aimed to create more accountability on the FBO to maintain the quality of the food products. The licensing and registration procedure and requirements are regulated by Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011.
FSSAI License makes your company reliable. After obtaining a food license, you can make an official announcement of the same. Other than reliability and assurance that your food is safe to consume, a food license assures the customer that your food is of high standards. At the time of food verification, quality verification is also conducted.
FSSAI REGISTRATION/LICENSE TYPES
FSSAI registration or license is based on the business volume, premises, and on criteria of business turnover. The FSSAI Registration is divided into 3 categories relying on the installed capacity or turnover or location.
FSSAI REGISTRATION
- The business has an annual turnover of not more than Rs. 12 lakh
- Petty food business operators
- Temporary stall-holder
- Small-scale industries dealing in the food business
- The tenure of the registration is a maximum of 5 years and a minimum of 1 year and it can be renewed by making an application anytime
- The government fee for FSSAI Registration is Rs.100/- per annum
STATE LICENSE
- FSSAI State license is mandatory for businesses having turnover between Rs. 12 Lakh to Rs. 20 Crore annually or/additionally
- The tenure of the license is a maximum of 5 years and a minimum of 1 year and it can be renewed by making an application anytime
- The government fee for the FSSAI state license is Rs. 2000 to Rs. 5000 per annum (State-wise variation exists)
CENTRAL LICENSE
- FSSAI Central License is mandatory for businesses having turnover above Rs. 20 Crore
- The tenure of the license is a maximum of 5 years and a minimum of 1 year and it can be renewed by making an application
- The government fee for FSSAI Central License is Rs. 7500 per annum
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