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How to get fssai license

FSSAI Registration

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is conventional authority to implement the powers and to execute the functions dispensed to it under the Food Safety and Standards Act. It is called as the Food Authority.  

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Food Safety and Standards

WHAT IS FSSAI FULL FORM

FSSAI full form is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) which is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. 

MEANING OF FSSAI

FSSAI is an authority to provide a food license to every food business in India. FSSAI makes sure that the food business runs with appropriate license and a quality check. The food businesses are required to follow the FSSAI rules and guidelines. FSSAI is in entirely responsible for setting the standard and principles and controls for the welfare of food businesses in India. 

WHAT IS FSSAI REGISTRATION?

FSSAI - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India. It is an organization that monitors and governs the food business in India. FSSAI License is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.


FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration is mandatory before starting any food business. FSSAI Registration is required for all food related businesses such as manufacturers, traders, restaurants, small eateries, grocery shop, importers, exporters, home based food businesses, dairy farms, processors, retailers . who are involved in food business must obtain a 14-digit registration Number or a Food license number which must be printed on food packages or Displayed in Premises. This 14 digit FSSAI license number gives data about the producer's permit or enrollment subtle elements, and the assembling state.

Documents required to obtain FSSAI Food License

Declaration form

Copy of Property paper (If owned property)

Declaration form

Fssai Declaration form

Authority letter

Copy of Property paper (If owned property)

Declaration form

Food Safety Management System plan

Copy of Property paper (If owned property)

Copy of Property paper (If owned property)

Copy of Rent agreement (If rented property)

Copy of Property paper

Copy of Rent agreement (If rented property)

Food Safety Management System plan or certificate

Copy of Rent agreement (If rented property)

Copy of Rent agreement

Food Safety Management System plan or certificate

Food Safety Management System plan or certificate

Food Safety Management System plan or certificate

Food Safety Management System plan

Electricity/ Water bill (Business Place)

Food Safety Management System plan or certificate

Food Safety Management System plan or certificate

Fssai utility proof

Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card of Proprietor/ Partners/ Director

Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card of Proprietor/ Partners/ Director

Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card of Proprietor/ Partners/ Director

Fssai identity proof

Form IX: Nomination of Persons by a Company along with the Board Resolution

Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card of Proprietor/ Partners/ Director

Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card of Proprietor/ Partners/ Director

Documents required to obtain FSSAI License

MoA/AoA/Incorporation Certificate

Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card of Proprietor/ Partners/ Director

MoA/AoA/Incorporation Certificate

Documents required to obtain FSSAI Food License

Procedure For Online FSSAI Registration

FSSAI licensing registration

 Fill FSSAI licensing registration form A on FSSAI website and make the payment for FSSAI application at the FBO nearby your locality. 

FSSAI account

Once the payment confirmation is reflected in your FSSAI account, you need to file Form B with the government. There are multiple declarations and resolutions that need to be filed with your application. E.g., board resolution, owner self-declaration. These declarations should ideally be prepared by a company secretary. 

Procedure For FSSAI Registration

You will then need to follow-up with the government department for an update on your application. The government may send back your application for edits – if you fail to respond with 15 days of the application, then your application will be rejected. 

Procedure For obtaining FSSAI Registration

The government department will take 45-60 working days to completely review your application and approve the same. Else, you can hire Your Legal Expert for getting the FSSAI license for you. We get license issued in 98% of our cases and save our customers from all the government hassles.In certain situations, customer might need to visit the Food department or pay additional fees to the inspector 

Types of FSSAI Licence

Businesses engaged in food activities are required to apply for food licence of different types based on turnover, scale of business and the type of activity. The Types of FSSAI Food licence are as follows: 

FSSAI Basic Registration

The FSSAI registration is for food business operators (FBOs) which have small-sized business or start-ups. They have their annual turnover less than Rs.12 Lakh. Basic registration can be upgraded depends on your business sales graph productivity. 

FSSAI State license

The State FSSAI License is for the FBOs which have medium- size business. They have their annual turnover more than Rs. 12 Lakhs or up to Rs.20 crores. The state licence can be further upgraded to central licence all depends on your business sale graph productivity. 

FSSAI Central license

The Central FSSAI License is applicable for FBOs which have large business annual turnover i.e. above Rs.20 crores. It is also required in cases where you need to supply at the government offices or import / export food products. 

Benefits of applying for FSSAI Registration

Consumer Awareness

Consumer Awareness

Consumer Awareness

benefits of fssai license

FBOs must know FSSAI Licence adds on the benefit of a reliable & loyal customer base. 

Legal Advantage

Consumer Awareness

Consumer Awareness

legal advantage of fssai

FSSAI Registration is done under the regulatory body FSSAI, legal action being taken for any non- compliance.  

FSSAI Logo

Business Expansion

Business Expansion

fssai logo

 FSSAI logo is a mark of validity and an assurance to your consumers that the food is safe to consume. 

Business Expansion

Business Expansion

Business Expansion

Food Safety Management Systems

The goodwill of the Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) will make business available and effortless to expand. 

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