FSSAI Registration

We can provide you with help on how to get FSSAI registration as well as license according to the requirement of your food business.

What is FSSAI?

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, commonly known as FSSAI, is an autonomous organization which was established by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.

Furthermore, its formation was under the Food Safety, and Standard Act, 2006, and its primary objective were to ensure food safety and hygiene in India.

How to apply for FSSAI registration online?

With the help of our experts, you can effortlessly get an FSSAI registration certificate, and all you need to do is provide your documents via either WhatsApp or email and relax. Everything else will be taken care of by our team, that is, file an impeccable application and then deliver you the FSSAI certificate to commence your business.

HIGHLIGHTS

What is needed?

The food license or FSSAI registration is mandatory if your business is in the food industry, and this can be processing, manufacturing, disturbing, or packaging.

Who issues the food license?

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Family Health & Welfare, Government of India is mandated with the issuance of the FSSAI license.

Turnover Based

Any food business that registers turnover of 12 Lacs is required to obtain a Basic FSSAI registration. Additionally, a state license is necessary if the company records a turnover ranging between 12 Lacs and 2 Crores, and for additional information, scroll downwards.

Location Based

Food License or FSSAI registration usually is location based. Therefore, you are expected to get numerous FSSAI licenses if your food business carries out its operations in several different sites.

State & Central Level Category

The FSSAI license is classified into Central Food License and State Level License. Moreover, both Small & Medium Size FBO need to have State License whereas Large Size FBO must have Central License.

Validity and Renewal

The validity of the FSSAI License usually is for a limited duration between one to five years. The application for the FSSAI Renewal needs to be done before the term’s expiry.

TYPES OF FOOD LICENSE

  • FSSAI REGISTRATION :- This certificate is an essential registration to fulfill your food startup’s requirements successfully. In general, the FSSAI Registration satisfies all the legal prerequisites needed to engage in the food business in India if your annual revenue reaches INR 12 lakhs.
  • FSSAI STATE LICENSE :- If the turnover of your food business is more than INR 12 lakhs or are a caterer, having a Food State License is mandatory.
  • FSSAI CENTRAL LICENSE :- If the annual revenue of your food business surpasses INR 20, it is necessary to have a Food Central License. Likewise, the same applies if you are providing Food catering services in institutions and units under the Central Government such as Air and Airport, railways, Defence, Seaport, among others or are an importer.

WHY SHOULD YOU REGISTER FOR FSSAI?

When you venture into the food business, a food license or FSSAI registration is needed at the initial stage. This is irrespective of whether you are repacking, transporting, or processing the food, and all firms need to get a food license under FSSAI. The aim of the food license or FSSAI registration is to safeguard that the consumers are provided with pure, safe, nutritious, and wholesome food.

The FSSAI registration is mandatory for all small food business owners. Typically, a petty food business owner is one with a production capacity of less than 100kg daily or one whose a yearly revenue that does not surpass 12 lakh. The appropriate definition of a petty food business operator varies depending on the applicability of the food license and your profession and is subsequently decided accordingly. Find out more.

KNOW MORE ABOUT FSSAI REGISTRATION

How should you use the FSSAI License number on food products?

If you usually sell food products in the market, it is mandatory that you show the FSSAI number on the product’s packaging as well as the flavor and ingredients used in the product.

What if my attempt to get an FSSAI registration was unsuccessful?

If you do not obtain an FSSAI license or registration before starting your business operations, your business will be accountable for a penalty amounting ten lakhs.

How do you verify FSSAI license online?

  • To do this, visit the FSSAI government website.
  • Click on FBO search
  • Enter either the Registration or License number
  • Verify

What Should I do after FSAAI Registration?

Once you have received an FSSAI Registration, you are obliged to show the FSSAI certificate or license at your food location. Likewise, you should show the FSSAI logo on all your product packages.

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    Upload the requisite information and documents to our web portal.

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    Pick your preferred package and pay online using the different payment modes offered

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    Our professionals will then apply to the appropriate FSSAI Licensing Office

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    An FSSAI official will process the application

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    Assist in verification plus provide any clarification if any complaint arises

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    Get the FSSAI License or Registration certificate

Document Required

DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR FSSAI REGISTRATION AND LICENSE

REGISTRATION

Passport size photo

Identify proof (like PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, Driving License, Aadhar Card)

Declaration

STATE LICENSE

Passport size photo

Identify proof (like PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, Driving License, Aadhar Card)

Declaration

Address Proof, for instance, electricity bill + NOC or Rent agreement

A NOC from the Municipal Corporation if the water is groundwater

CENTRAL LICENSE

Passport size photo

Identify proof (like PAN Card, Voter ID Card, Passport, Driving License, Aadhar Card)

Proof of address, such as electricity bill +NOC or Rent agreement

A NOC from the Municipal Corporation in case the water is groundwater

In case an exporter or importer

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FSSAI Licence (Traders For 5 Years) (Delhi)

15999
Includes all taxes

FSSAI Licence (Traders For 5 Years) (Delhi)

FSSAI Registration

2999
Includes all taxes

FSSAI Registration

Common Questions About FSSAI Registration

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The requirement for FSSAI license or registration is all dependent on the turnover as well as kind of business activity. Typically, having a Basic FSSAI registration will meet your needs if your revenue is less than 12 lakhs if not so, you are required to have either a Central or State FSSAI license. Click here to understand your FSSAI registration criteria better.

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It stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and it an independent body that was established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Its role is to help safeguard the food hygiene standards.

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An FSSAI license or registration is mandatory for anyone who starts a business linked to the food industry either directly or indirectly.

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Getting the FSSAI license is compulsory to all food business operators with a production capacity exceeding 100ky daily and annual revenue that surpasses 12 lakh. Depending on the kind of profession, businesses are expected to issue an FSSAI license either from the State Government or Union.

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The validity of the FSSAI License or Registration varies from 1 to 5 years, and you must make an application for the FSSAI Renewal accordingly.

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There are different threshold requirements for the various types of food processing units. Click here to check your eligibility.

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There are different threshold requirements for the various types of food processing units. Click here to check your eligibility.

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All importers and traders who have their operations from 100% Export oriented units (EOUs) need to have a Central FSSAI license.

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All food caterers having their operations in government institutions like airports and railways stations need to have FSSAI Central license.

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FSSAI registration is mandatory with this dependent on the type of activity, and this includes:

  • A vendor who sells or prepared any food articles as a hawker, a petty retailer, small vendor, peddler or road stallholder.
  • Food disturber linked with season, social or religious gathering occasions (excluding caterers)
  • For processor or manufacturer apart from poultry or dairy supplier with a production capacity that is less than 100 kg or liters per day.
  • Daily products dealers with extraction, collection, or storage capacity that does not exceed 500 liters daily.
  • Poultry suppliers with a slaughtering capacity equivalent to ten small animals, two big animals or 50 poultry birds (like turkey and chicken) per day.
  • Every other petty food business like dhabas, restaurants, mess or canteens, transporters among others with a revenue up to 12 lakh.
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Businesses with a revenue owning up to 100 wagons and generating an income less than 30 Crore need an FSSAI State License. However, those with revenue exceeding 30 Crore and owns more than 100 wagons need an FSSAI Central License.

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Businesses that process between 500 l to 50,000 l of milk daily need an FSSA State license, whereas those processing more than 50,000 l or 2500MT daily need a Central FSSA license.

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A business that process up to 150 MT or 500kg daily need an FSSAI State license whereas those which process more than that need a Central FSSAI license.

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After registration, you can mention the FSSAI registration number on the food product packets.

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Those with a turnover reaching 20 Crores need an FSSAI State License whereas those having a turnover of more than 20 Crores need a Central license.

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You will need an FSSAI State license if it is a vegetable oil producing and processing unit with a turnover of less than 12 lakh plus processing or producing a maximum of 2 MT. However, revenue exceeding 12 lakh and processing or generating more than 2MT require a Central license.

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After successfully registering under FSSAI, you will get a digital copy of the certificate that is equal to the hard copy. Therefore, you do not need a separate hardcopy of the FSSAI certificate. Usually, this digital copy is updated whenever you apply for the FSSAI renewal.

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If your annual turnover is less than INR 12 Lacs, an FSSAI Registration is needed; otherwise, an FSSAI is required. Updating both the FSSAI License and FSSAI Registration can be done by making an application for FSSAI Renewal.

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Yes, you are expected to have a separate license for every type of products you are selling.