Food License Registration

The basic FSSAI license cost for food firms with a yearly income of less than Rs 12 lakh is Rs 100.

State FSSAI License Fee

Businesses that offer food with a yearly revenue of more than Rs. 12 lakh but less than Rs. 20 crore must pay Rs. 2000/5000.

Central FSSAI License Fee

Food firms getting yearly revenue of more than 20 crores would be required to pay a central FSSAI license fee of Rs 7,500 per year.

Process for Food Licenses

• Step 1: After you contact our specialists, our representatives will arrange a call with you later and gather all the required paperwork to begin the registration procedure.
• Step 2: Our knowledgeable staff will begin the application procedure for your food company. The procedure will be totally open and honest. Our professionals will provide you with regular updates.
• Step 3: The food department officers will check your food establishment. Your food company is officially registered after a successful inspection, and you will receive a 14-digit FSSAI license.

Benefits of FSSAI Registration

The following are some ways that owners of food businesses might profit from holding an FSSAI license:

• Legal benefit
• Uphold food safety
• Boost goodwill
• Informing customers
• It aids in the production, distribution, storage, and selling of imported food.
• When a business owner has an FSSAI license, finding investors to fund their venture is straightforward.
• FSSAI trademarks on food items reassure customers of the high quality of the goods.

The registration number, which is clearly displayed on the food premises, indicates that the establishment meets standards for quality and hygiene.

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration/ FSSAI License

The necessary documents that you must have in your possession in order to obtain an FSSAI license in India are:

• Photo ID for the owner of a food business
• Filled out and properly signed Form B
• Agreement of rent
• Complete list of food items
• Create a method for managing food safety.

Documents for FSSAI State License

• Form B, properly filled and signed
• Unit arrangement Ingredients in food
• Letter of authorization
• List of applicable machinery and equipment for the unit
• Any proof of ownership of the property or a rental agreement
• List of Directors according to the type of entity
• List of proprietors, partners, and other individuals by entity type
• Food Safety Management System Certificate

Documents for FSSAI Central License

• Form-B properly filled and signed
• Structure of the unit Raw materials
• A list of the machinery and equipment used in the unit
• Form IX List of Food Products to be Exchanged for
• List of shareholders, business owners, and directors Letter of Authorization with a Certificate from the Ministry of Commerce for 100% EOU a certificate from the tourism ministry
• Rent agreement or other evidence of possession
• PA/NOC Records obtained from the FSSAI
• A manufacturer's Certificate and a copy of the license
• Declaration type

Additional Documents for Manufactures

• A list of all the equipment and tools.
• Processing unit layout: a blueprint is required
• Report on pesticide residues in water
• A list of all the tools and equipment.

Steps to get FSSAI License in India

Step- Basic Registration

• You have to go to the step when your login ID is created when the regulatory body has verified your documentation.
• Once your login ID is created, we will send you a properly filled out Form A for the next step in the approval process.
• We will handle your application once you confirm that it has been approved on your end.
• In 10 to 15 days, license will be accessible. It depends entirely on your company website.

Steps- State License

• We will generate a login ID for you after the regulatory authority completes the document verification process.
• The declaration must be filed with the appropriate form, an additional document, in order to be qualified for an FSSAI State License.
• In addition, the declaration form 9 and the subscriber's signed declaration statement (general) are maintained.
• After that, we will file Form B along with the required documentation.
• The license will be in your hands in 20 to 30 days.
• However, if there is a mistake or issue with your application, address it as soon as possible. After that, the application will be filed in time for submission.
• On the other hand, your application will have a greater probability of being refused, and you will have to start the process over from start.

Step - Central License

• To obtain a Fssai central license, which is necessary in order to obtain a state license, the same process must be followed.
• The type of business a food business owner operates is all that's important. In addition, it requires the same amount of time to issue the central license.
• You must to apply for an IEC if your company imports or exports food items. The code name for Import Export Code is IEC.
• In the event that you need IEC, the business's turnover is completely irrelevant.
• If your business is involved in the movement of food products between locations, you will require a central license.

Procedure of FSSAI

An FSSAI license can be renewed before it expires and is good for one to five years. A license renewal application must be submitted no later than 30 days before the license expires by any individual or organization that holds a food license. The application and renewal processes are comparable and need for the same paperwork. A late fee of 100 rupees per day applies to any FSSAI renewal application filed after the expiration date. If the food license has expired, the food business operator must cease all activities there.

You must apply for a new license if you wish to update your business address or any other information on your license. You can accomplish this by completing the online application form and submitting the needed paperwork.

Who Must Submit an FSSAI Registration Application?

Everyone working in the food sector, including small-scale sellers and large-scale chains, must register with the FSSAI. You must register with the FSSAI regardless of whether you operate online or offline, are a local player, or are involved in the import or export of food items. They must get one of the three forms of registration or licenses that are covered below, depending on their size and the locations where they operate.

A food license is required for you if your company fits into any of the following categories:

• Procurement
• Processing Manufacturing
• Distribution
• Packaging
• Selling
• Storing

Penalty for Not Registering

A food business operator (FBO) who operates their business without registering under the FSSAI may receive a 5-year jail sentence as well as other penalties.

What is FSSAI License/ Registration?

Indian customers nowadays are cautious and aware when selecting and consuming food products. Operators of food businesses must get an approval mark from the Ministry of Food, health authorities, or the government [1] in order to ensure that customers are obtaining high-quality, wholesome food. They ought to assure their clients that they would receive market-approved goods.

The FSS Act 2006 allowed for the formation of FSSAI on September 5, 2008. By establishing food standards and rules, the FSSAI was created with the goal of protecting and promoting the health of the Indian populace. For all types of food businesses, an FSSAI license and registration are requirements. On the basis of turnover within a fiscal year, all food industry operators are required to get an FSSAI licensing certificate.