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FSSAI Registration

The Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 introduced to improve the hygiene and quality of food has brought about tremendous changes in the food industry. FSSAI license is mandatory before starting any food business. All the manufacturers, traders, restaurants who are involved in food business must obtain a 14-digit registration or a license number which must be printed on food packages. FSSAI License is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Family Health & Welfare, Government of India.

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Procedure For FSSAI license Registration

 Basic Details Form

Basic Details Form

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Application Preparation

Application Preparation

1 Working Day
Documents Submission

Documents Submission

4 Working Days
FSSAI license Issued

FSSAI license Issued

3 Working Days
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Documents Required For Society Registration

  • copy of PAN Card  
  • copy of Voter’s ID/Passport/Driver’s License/Aadhaar Card
  • copy of Latest Bank Statement/Telephone or Mobile Bill/Electricity or Gas Bill
  • Declaration form, Authority letter
  • Food Safety Management System plan or certificate
  • Blueprint/layout plan of the processing unit
  • copy of No-objection Certificate from property owner
  • copy of Sale Deed/Property Deed in English (in case of owned property)
  • Form IX: Nomination of Persons by a Company along with the Board Resolution
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Additional documents for Manufacturer

  • Blueprint/layout plan of the processing unit
  • List of Equipment and Machinery
  • List of food category desired to be manufactured
  • Pesticide residues report of water
  • Pesticide residues report of water

Guidelines On FSSAI Food License Number

  1. The 14-digit number provides information about the manufacturer’s license or registration details and the manufacturing state
  2. The Brand owner shall display the FSSAI logo and his license number on the label of food package.
  3. In case of imported food products, the importer shall display FSSAI logo and license number along with the name and address of importer on a sticker to be affixed before customs clearance.

Types of FSSAI License

Businesses engaged in food activities are required to apply for food license of different types based on turnover, scale of business and the type of activity. Such businesses must apply for either of the licenses (central or state) or simple registration. The criteria specified in rules are as follows:

  • FSSAI Basic registration
    This is required for small business or startups which have annual turnover below Rs.12 lakhs. Basic registration can be upgraded to state license as your sales graph increases.

  • FSSAI State license
    This license is applicable to mid-sized companies which have annual turnover between Rs.12-20 crores.

  • FSSAI Central license
    This license is applicable typically on large business with annual turnover above Rs.20 crores. It is also required in cases where you need to supply at the government offices or import / export food products.

Advantages Of FSSAI License Registration

  •  Legal Protection.
  • Unique Identity.
  • Trust or Goodwill.
  • Popularize your brand.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is FSSAI registration?

 FSSAI license is mandatory before starting any food business. All the manufacturers, traders, restaurants who are involved in food business must obtain a 14-digit registration or a license number which must be printed on food packages.

2. FSSAI Basic registration

  This is required for small business or startups which have annual turnover below Rs.12 lakhs. Basic registration can be upgraded to state license as your sales graph increases.

3. FSSAI State license

 This license is applicable to mid-sized companies which have annual turnover between Rs.12-20 crores.

4. FSSAI Central license

 This license is applicable typically on large business with annual turnover above Rs.20 crores. It is also required in cases where you need to supply at the government offices or import / export food products.

5. How do I renew my FSSAI registration?

  FSSAI license can be renewed 10 – 15 days before the expiry of original license. We will re-file the Form A and form B for renewal of the application / license. It typically takes 20 – 25 for renewal of the license. The government fee is same for renewal as for new license issue.

6. Do I need a license from FSSAI. If I import food items for sale in India?

  Yes, you will be required to obtain a central license from the address contained in Import Export Code. For import export FSSAI central license is mandatory.

7. Who should have FSSAI License?

Hotels, Restaurants, Food Chains, Packaged Food Manufacturers, Food Sellers and Re-sellers, Canteens in Corporate Companies, Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Government Institutions, Food Importers and Exporters, Raw Material Suppliers to Food Businesses.

8.Do I need a license from FSSAI. If I import food items for sale in India?

 Yes, you will be required to obtain a central license from the address contained in Import Export Code. For import export FSSAI central license is mandatory.

9. I have manufacturing units in multiple states. Will I be required to get a common license for the company or an individual license for each unit?

  You will need a Central License for the registered office of your company and individual state licenses for each manufacturing unit in particular states.