Fssai licensing and registration (FSSAI license registration)

by varun · Published November 27, 2020 · Updated December 24, 2021

Fssai licensing and registration

FBO (Food business operators) whose business turnover is greater than Rs 12 Lakhs need to apply for FSSAI license. There are two types of FSSAI license – State FSSAI license and Central FSSAI license. As per FSSAI official regulation, these categories are defined based on turnover of the entity. An FSSAI company would need to apply for state FSSAI license if its turnover is greater than 12 Lakhs but under 20 Crores. Entities having turnover greater than 20 Crores need to apply for central FSSAI license as per latest FSSAI regulations.

FSSAI rule Getting an FSSAI license has many advantages which includes-

FSSAI license no adds a credibility to a food business among consumers. Food safety and hygiene are two top most requirements for a consumer. FSSAI approved entities have already passed test on food safety.
As per FSSAI rule, Government can take legal action for non compliance. FSSAI no is a mandatory requirement for a food business operator and a non compliance can lead to punishment under FSSAI act. FSSAI license will help a FBO in completing all food safety compliance.
Details like FSSAI logo adds assurance for the customer who are careful about food safety and hygiene.
FSSAI approved entities are part of Food safety management systems (FSMS). This makes business effortless to expand.

Fssai state license

FSSAI state license is a mandatory requirement for a medium sized Food business operator (FBO) in India. As per FSSAI rule, FBO who are involved in manufacturing, export and import of food items in medium scale need to apply for FSSAI state license. To apply for a state license, FSSAI company need to have turnover between 12 lakhs to 20 Crores in a financial year. As per FSSAI official guideline, other requirements to apply for FSSAI state license are –

Manufacturing units having capacity of 2 MT per day
Dairy units having flow of 5000 liters per day.
3 stars hotels and above
Replacers, labelers, Canteens and catering units need to apply for FSSAI state license as per latest FSSAI rule.

Documents required for FSSAI food state license

To obtain a FSSAI state license, an FBO must submit following documents along with completely filled application on FSSAI official website-

Form-B duly complete and signed by signing authority.
Layout plan of processing units
List of directors/partners/members of society along with full address and details
List of equipment and machinery used along with installed capacity
As per FSSAI rule, list of food category to be manufactured
Authority latter with name and address of responsible person nominated by the firm.
Analysis report of water used as ingredient from a recognized laboratory.
Ownership proof of premise like sale deed or electricity bill.
Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
MOA and AOA for the limited company.
NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
Food safety management system plan
NOCs from municipal bodies at local level
Declaration form

Detailed list of documents for FSSAI state license can be obtained at FSSAI official website.

FSSAI central license

fssai rule

As per FSSAI guideline, FSSAI central license is a mandatory requirement for large food business operator in India. FSSAI official regulation also mandates every FBO who operates in two different states to register for this license. Those companies having a turnover greater than Rs 20 Crores need to register for FSSAI central license as per fastest FSSAI guideline.

All importers and exporters of food items need to register for FSSAI central license. Validity of this license is for period up to 5 years. Applicant for FSSAI central license need to pay Rs 7500 for application fee on FSSAI official website. This fee is non refundable and is accepted in online payment mode.

Large food business operators need to register for FSSAI central license. Mostly operators in import/export, operating in government enterprise or operating in airport register for this license as per FSSAI requirements. FSSAI approved FBO are hallmark for quality and food safety. There is provision of financial penalty for non compliance as per FSSAI regulation.

Documents required for FSSAI food central license

Form-B duly complete and signed by signing authority.
Layout plan of processing units
List of directors/partners/members of society along with full address and details
List of equipment and machinery used along with installed capacity
As per FSSAI rule, list of food category to be manufactured
Authority latter with name and address of responsible person nominated by the firm.
Analysis report of water used as ingredient from a recognized laboratory.
Ownership proof of premise like sale deed or electricity bill.
Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
MOA and AOA for the limited company.
NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
Food safety management system plan
NOCs from municipal bodies at local level
Declaration form
Source of raw material for meat and meat processing units.
Source of Milk or procurement plan for milk
Recall plan wherever applicable
Ministry of commerce certificate for 100% EOU (EOU stands for Export oriented units)
IE Code issued by DGFT
Certificate provided by Ministry of tourism for hotel business.

Detailed list of documents for FSSAI central license can be obtained at FSSAI official website.

In this article, we have discussed important features of FSSAI state license and FSSAI central license. We have also seen FSSAI license requirements for documentation as per latest FSSAI rule. For further reading on different types of trade licenses required in India, you can visit our website’s other section.