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In order to run a food business in India, FSSAI registration is a must-have.
The FSSAI license is valid for 1-5 years and can be renewed before it expires. To renew, submit an application at least 30 days before the expiry date with the required documents. Late submissions attract a daily penalty of ₹100. If the license expires, the Food Business Operator must cease all operations until it’s renewed.
To update the business address or other details on your license, you need to apply for a new license. The process involves filling out the online application form and submitting the necessary documents.
All players in the food industry, ranging from street vendors to big food chains, are required to register with FSSAI, whether they operate online or offline, and regardless of whether they are local players or involved in the import or export of food products. Depending on their size and operating locations, they are required to obtain one of the three types of registrations/licenses discussed below.
If you're involved in the food biz, whether big or small,
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From street-side stalls to fancy dining halls,
Everyone needs it, no exception, no loopholes!
Operating a food business without registering with FSSAI can lead to imprisonment and a penalty of up to ₹5 lakhs for the FBO.
As per the FSSAI Act of 2006, all food businesses need to fall under one of the three categories below, (or else you might get into trouble with the food authorities.):
If a company has a profit greater than ₹12 lakhs, they need to obtain a state license from FSSAI. For larger businesses with a turnover of over ₹20 crores per annum, such as those supplying food to government offices or involved in food import/export, operating franchises or chains of hotels/restaurants, or operating an online platform, a Central FSSAI license is required.
| S No | Business | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food production capacity (excluding milk and meat) | Up to 100 kg/ltr per day |
| 2 | Procurement, handling and collection of milk | Up to 500 ltr per day |
| 3 | Slaughtering capacity | up to 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day |
Based on different types of registration and the food business that you are running, you have to submit diffrent documents required for FSSAI Registration.
FSSAI Registration
State & Central License
Documents required for FSSAI registration include
Manufacturing Units
Manufacturing units are required to submit additional documents along with the required FoSCoS FSSAI Registration documents, which include the blueprint of the warehouse, plant, etc., a list of all machinery, a water test report, and a list of all food categories.
You’re in for some trouble if you don’t comply with FSSAI regulations. The authorities can hit you with penalties and even take legal action against you. Check out these FSSAI non-compliance penalties:
| Criteria | FSSAI Registration | FSSAI License |
|---|---|---|
| Applicability | Small-scale food businesses | Medium and large-scale food businesses |
| Turnover | Annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakhs | Annual turnover of more than ₹12 lakhs |
| Scope | Limited to a specific local area | Allows activities across the country |
| Stringency | Less stringent | More comprehensive and mandatory |
| Validity | Valid for a maximum of 5 years | Valid for a maximum of 5 years |
Well, it depends on how good you are at following the rules. The FSSAI license can be valid for 1 to 5 years, so make sure you don’t mess up your kitchen before that!
Don’t wait for your license to expire and turn stale like expired food. Renew your FSSAI license at least 30 days before it expires. Remember, procrastination can cost you ₹100 per day in fines.
If you’re a big shot with manufacturing units in multiple states, get ready to be licensed up! Your registered office needs a central FSSAI registration while each manufacturing unit needs a state license.
Yes, you do. The FSSAI license is your golden ticket to sell imported food in India. Just make sure it’s registered from the same address as your import-export code, or you might end up with a sour deal.
Yes, even if you’re only manufacturing food additives, you still need an FSSAI license to do so.
Yes, with us, you can now get your food & safety license registration without leaving your couch!
For a basic FSSAI registration, it takes around 15-20 days. For state and central licenses, it may take up to 35-40 days. But hey, Rome wasn’t built in a day, right?
Small-scale businesses with an annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakhs, personal food businesses, and religious and charitable institutions that serve food as part of their activities are all exempted from FSSAI registration.
All food products, whether they’re packaged, bottled, canned, or prepared in restaurants, food trucks, or food processing units, need an FSSAI license.
Yes!
No matter how cozy your kitchen is, if you’re running a home-based food business, you still need an FSSAI registration or license—based on the scale of your business and annual turnover.
Yes, it’s mandatory to mention your FSSAI license or registration number on the food product label and invoice. Because what’s the point of having a license if you’re not going to show it off?
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