FSSAI Food License

Types of FSSAI Food License

There are different types of FSSAI food licenses depending on the size and nature of the food business. For example, a small restaurant or food truck may only need a basic FSSAI food license, while a large-scale food manufacturer may need a central FSSAI food license:

• FSSAI Basic Registration is required for food business operators (FBOs) with an annual turnover of less than Rs. 12 lakh. Form A needs to be filled out to obtain this registration.
• FSSAI State License is required for FBOs with an annual turnover between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 20 crore. Form B is the registration form that needs to be filled out to obtain this license.
• FSSAI Central License is necessary for FBOs with an annual turnover of more than Rs. 20 crore. Form B also needs to be filled out to obtain this license.

Benefits of FSSAI License Registration

Having a FSSAI license can offer a wide range of advantages for a food business, including legal protection, enhanced reputation, and compliance with food safety regulations. It also helps in regulating, production, storage, distribution, and import of food. Additionally, it can make it easier for food business operators (FBOs) to secure funding from investors.

Furthermore, displaying the FSSAI logo on food products serves as a guarantee of quality for customers and having the FSSAI registration number displayed on the food premises shows that the establishment adheres to hygiene and quality standards.

Food Business Operators (FBOs) Who Require FSSAI Registration

A wide range of food businesses are required to obtain an FSSAI registration or license, including:

• Retail shops such as snack shops, confectionery shops, and bakeries.
• Temporary or fixed food premises that prepare, distribute, store, and sell food products such as street food vendors, juice shops, and food stalls.
• Food hawkers who sell packaged or freshly prepared food while travelling.
• Dairy units, vegetable oil processing units, and slaughterhouses.
• Meat and fish processing units, food manufacturing and processing units, and repacking facilities.
• Cold storage facilities and transporters of food products.
• Wholesalers, suppliers, distributors, and marketers of food products.
• Hotels, restaurants, bars, and other food service establishments.
• Food vending agencies, caterers, and home-based canteens.
• Importers and exporters of food items, including food ingredients.
• E-commerce food suppliers and cloud kitchens.

In summary, a wide range of food business operators, from small retailers to large manufacturers, are required to obtain an FSSAI registration or license in order to operate legally in India, and to ensure that the food they produce, process, distribute or sell is safe for consumption.

Procedure for Obtaining FSSAI Registration Online

• FBOs can obtain FSSAI registration online by filling and submitting the FSSAI registration form, i.e. Form A (application for Registration) or Form B (application for State and Central License) on the FoSCoS portal.
• The FBOs can also register offline by submitting Form A or Form B to the Food and Safety Department.
• The FSSAI registration form must be accompanied by the required documents. The documents must be uploaded online on the FoSCos portal at the time of filling the application or submitted to the Food and Safety Department along with the application physically.
• The FSSAI registration form can be accepted or it may be rejected by the Department within 7 days from the date of receipt of an application either physically or online through the FoSCoS portal. If the application is rejected it has to be intimated to the applicant in writing.
• The Department will scrutinise the documents submitted.
• The Department may conduct an inspection of the food premises, before granting the FSSAI registration certificate, if necessary.
• If the Department is satisfied that the FBO meets all the required criteria, then it will grant an FSSAI registration certificate with the registration number and the photo of the applicant email ID.
• The applicant can also download the FSSAI registration certificate by logging into the FoSCoS portal.
• FBO should prominently display the certificate of FSSAI registration at the place of business during business hours.