FOSCOS FSSAI License renewal as per FSSAI requirements

by varun · Published November 30, 2020 · Updated December 24, 2021

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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. The FSSAI food registration is mandatory for a Food business operator in India. FSSAI no is a hallmark for a food safety and is also a mandatory requirement as per law. Renewal for FSSAI license is a mandatory FSSAI requirement and can easily be done on FOSCOS site.

FSSAI guideline states that FSSAI license is valid only for a period up to 5 years. FSSAI license renewal is one of the most important things to be kept in mind by a FBO. FSSAI approved business should keep in mind dates for renewal of his license. It is always advisable to renew FSSAI state license or FSSAI central license much before due date of expiry. Food licenses that are not renewed within deadline are considered to be expired. With implementation of FOSCOS FSSAI system, getting an renewal is quite easier compared to earlier FLRS. FOSCOS portal user interface is quite intuitive and easier to operate.

Important things for FOSCOS FSSAI renewal

FSSAI license renewal done after due date would attract penalties
Renewal of FSSAI no should be done at least 120 days before expiry date.
Penalty for late renewal would be charged at Rs 100 per day from day of expiry.
FSSAI license renewal can be on FSSAI official portal with few clicks of mouse. Applicant need to fill online application for FSSAI renewal and submit required documents.
FSSAI food safety officer under FSSAI regulation can impose monetary penalty on a FBO which is found to be operating a food business on expired FSSAI no.

FOSCOS FSSAI license renewal process online

1. Existing FBOs can submit their request for FSSAI license renewal on FOSCOS portal. This request can be made on renew tab under FOSCOS portal. Renew tab is open for 120 days till expiry of license.
2. It is advisable to renew your license latest by 30 days before expiry date.
3. FSSAI authorized FBO should login to their account on FOSCOS site using their Username and password. Small petty business can enter their E mail or mobile number to receive OTP.
4. After login in FOSCOS portal, FBO should click on renewal tab on FOSCOS website.
5. Click on “Apply for renewal of License/Registration”
6. Select the license number to be renewed. It is to be noted if food license has already expired then this option would not be visible on FOSCOS official website.
7. Finally, applicant need to submit online application for renewal

Application for FSSAI License / Renewal of license content

Name of the company
Registered office address
Address of Premise for which license is being applied
Name and/or designation, qualification and address of technically qualified person in charge of operations as required under FSSAI Regulation
Name and/or designation, address and contact details of person responsible for complying with conditions of license as per latest FSSAI rule
Correspondence address of FSSAI authorized entity
Food items proposed to be manufactured and installed capacity
Location and installed capacity of Milk Chilling Centers (MCC) / Bulk Milk Cooling Centers (BMCs)/ Milk Processing Unit/ Milk Packaging Unit
Sanctioned electricity load or HP to be used
Whether unit is equipped with an analytical laboratory

FOSCOS This application is applicable for renewal for FSSAI license and is also known as FSSAI form B. Application along with relevant documents need to be uploaded on FSSAI official site for FSSAI renewal application.

Application for FSSAI Registration/ Renewal of Registration content

Name of the applicant or FSSAI authorized company
Designation
Proof of identity of applicant
Correspondence address
Area or Location where food business is to be conducted/Address of the premises
Description of the food items proposed to be Manufactured or sold
Total Annual turnover from the food business, if existing, along with any supporting document(s) showing proof of income
In case of new business – intended date of start

This application is applicable for renewal for FSSAI registration for petty business and is also known as FSSAI form A. Application along with relevant documents need to be uploaded on FSSAI official site for FSSAI renewal application.

FSSAI license renewal procedure

For renewal FSSAI state license and FSSAI central license, Form B is need to be filled
Form B along with relevant documents need to be uploaded on FSSAI official website
FSSAI renewal form need to be supported with a self declaration form
FSSAI food safety officer may inspect premise for food inspection. Inspection would also be required verify details mentioned in FSSAI renewal form and documents submitted along with application.

In this article, We have discussed FSSAI registration renewal and FSSAI license renewal. FOSCOS FSSAI is a new portal for all matters related to renewal of FSSAI license. FSSAI license is valid up to a period of 5 years. However, applicant should make sure to renew FSSAI no at least 120 days before expiry date. An FSSAI license entails many benefits which includes increased credibility from customer. Moreover, any FBO operating business with a lapsed FSSAI no is liable for a monetary punishment as prescribed by FSSAI food safety officer. For further reading on different types of trade licenses required in India, you can visit our website’s other section.