FSSAI Registration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established under the Food and Safety and Standards Act, under the authority of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

FSSAI deals with food-related issues.

They lay down science-based standards.

In addition, for articles of food to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale

and import to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption.

As per Section 31(1) & 31(2) of  FSS Act, 2006 every Food Business Operator in the country is required to be licensed/registered under the Food Safety &Standards Authority of India.

The licensing and registration procedure and requirements are regulated by the Food Safety & Standards Regulations, 2011

Registration is meant for petty food manufacturers that include petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor

or a temporary stallholder or small or cottage scale industry having annual turnover up to 12 lacs.

Above all, any food businesses having income more than this limit are required to take a license.

FSSAI Registration process

Based on the scale, size and nature of the business, Food Business Operators should obtain the necessary registration or license such as registration/ basic license, central license, and state license.

Types of Registration

Central License: Large food business

State licence: Medium Food Business

Registration: Small food business

Registration Process

Every petty food business operator shall register their business with the

Registering Authority by submitting an application along with a fee of Rs. 100/-

Firstly, fill the application form A with Fees Rs. 100/-

Secondly, Generate the Unique Application Reference Number.

Thirdly, Registering Authority (RA) may grant or reject the registration,

with reasons to be recorded in writing within 7 days of receipt of an application for registration.

Fourthly, If granted, Food Business Operator may start the Business.

If necessary, RA may issue a notice for inspection.

Fifthly, Inspection is done within 30 days

Finally, Registration granted FBO may start the business

Fees for Registration Certificate

New Registration Certificate – INR100/year

Renewal of Registration Certificate- INR100/year

Duplicate of Registration Certificate- 10%

FSSAI Central license

FSSAI regional offices issue Central licence to eligible food business operators

like importers, manufacturers, operators in Central Government Agencies, airport, seaport, etc.

Central Authority issues an application for Central Licence.

But modification, renewal, request for duplicate can be done Online.

Eligibility For Central License

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