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Permission taken by the government for the manufacturing, selling, processing,
Food adulteration is one of the measure issues in India till the commencement of FSSAI, that is Food Safety and Standard Authority of India, which is an autonomous body under the control of the Ministry of Health & Food Welfare. It is a body which controls the food standard and quality in India. Under the same authority one license is given to the individuals, association, companies etc who are doing any type of food related business and that license is known as FSSAI License. To control the adulteration, quality and goodness of food or any eatable items, FSSAI License plays very crucial role. Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 is the statute that established or commenced FSSAI in India. It is a statute or law that regulates FSSAI Registration and Licensing of Food Business Operators (FBO) in India. Every food business owner who involves in the manufacturing, processing, distribution, and sale of food products which basically includes all type of eatable or consumable products, must obtain FSSAI License.
Permission taken by the government for the manufacturing, selling, processing, distribution, and sale of the food products, which basically includes all type of eatable or consumable products in the market is known as FSSAI License. After the registration or licensing, a 14-digit number has been provided to the individual, association, and companies etc who are doing food related business in one or more state of India. Given number will be printed on all the food packages which are going to be distributed in the market, so that consumer can be aware, whether the respective food item has FSSAI License or not. The basic benefit of this number is that it will provide all the details of the assembling state and producer’s permit to the consumers so that they can be aware about the quality or goodness of the food which they are going to consume.
Turnover and capacity of production of the Food Business Operators, will decide which Food License or registration will apply on them. Basically, there are three kinds of FSSAI Licenses which are given below-
Food Business Owners, whose business is manufacturing, processing, distribution, and selling of food products, which basically includes all type of eatable or consumable products within the territory of a particular state, need State Food License to run such food businesses in the market. Sometimes turnover plays a very important role while deciding the category of license. Renewal of FSSAI License is mandatory once it got expired, because it is not a one-time license. It can be canceled at any time if any activity against the norms of government or the FSSAI Act is caught by the appropriate authorities.
Food Business Owners, whose business is manufacturing, processing, distribution, and selling food products, which basically includes all type of eatable or consumable products within a particular area and whose turnover is up to 12 lacks or less than that, need to take FSSAI Registration not FSSAI License. FSSAI Registration is mostly taken by hawkers, vendors, small stalls on the roadsides, petty retailers, itinerant vendors, temporary stall holders, thela owners, small sweet shops, juice stalls, gol gappa stalls, fruit and vegetable vendors, snacks stores, tea stalls, etc.
Following are the kinds of businesses that requires FSSAI License-
Petty Food Businesses Operators
Dairy Units including Milk Chilling Units
Vegetable Oil Processing Units
Slaughtering House
Meat Processing
Manufacturing or Processing Units of Food
Repacking Units of Food
Proprietary Food Businesses
Food or Health Supplements
Nutraceuticals
Non-specified Food Businesses
Food Businesses that uses Radiation Process
Food Businesses that uses substances like enzymes while preparing any kind of food
Food Transporters
Wholesaler, Retailer or Distributors of Food
Hotels, Restaurants and Dhabas
Club and Canteens
Caterers
Food Vending Agencies
Boarding Houses Serving Food
Banquet Halls with Food Catering Arrangements
Home based Canteens and Dabba wallas
Permanent or Temporary Food Stall Holders
Food Stalls, Arrangements in Religious Gatherings or Fairs etc.
Importers and Exporters of Food
Food Business Activities on the Premises of Central Government
Department Canteens on the premises of Central Government
Food Business Activities on the premises of Airport or Seaport
Mid Day Meal Caterers
Caterers, Hawkers, Canteens, Petty Retailers on the premises Railway Stations
E-commerce Food Businesses
There are different types of documents required while getting FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration. It basically depends on the types of registration or license. Documentation will be understood clearly with the help of the following points-
IEC is also known as Import Export Code. It is important for the import and export of goods and services both. IEC (Import Export Code) is required by any individual who is willing to do the business of import and export in the country. There are many prerequisites for doing business on an international level and in the business of import & export, getting IEC is the most important pre-requisite to kick start the business. IEC is a code of ten digits. IEC remains valid for a lifetime, the individual does not need to take or renew the certificate again and again. The importer can not import things into the country without the Import Export Code and the exporter can not avail of some specific rights provided by the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) if he or she is not taking the IEC. Hence, not only it is mandatory but beneficial, the individual can avail a lot of special rights just by having it.
Duly completed and signed Form-B is required for the State Food License
Processing unit’s plan which is showing the dimension and also the area allocation of the processing unit is required
Copy of the certificate which is obtained by the Coop Act, 1861 and Multi-State Coop Act, 2002 as per the laws and regulations
Water analysis report of the water that will be used by the food owner or operator needs to be submitted, to confirm the portability of the water
Authority letter of the manufacturer of the food products where a responsible person is a nominee will be required
Name and list of equipment and machinery that will be used in the business.
List of Directors, Partners or Proprietors with their address, contact detail, and photo Id must be given
Raw materials which are used by the food owner or manufactures source has to be revealed.
To check the 100% EOU, a Ministry of Commerce certificate will be considered.
FSSAI issued NOC and PA Documents and DGFT issued IE code Documents will be required while applying for FSSAI Food License.
Form-9 and duly completed and signed Form-B will be required.
Ministry of Tourism issued certificate and transportation and turnover regarding documents will also be required.
Declaration form and processing unit’s plan that will show the dimension and area allocation of the plant is necessary.
Copy of the certificate which is obtained by the Coop Act, 1861 and Multi-State Coop Act, 2002 as per the laws and regulations
Water analysis report of the water that will be used by the food owner or operator needs to be submitted, to confirm the portability of the water
Authority letter of the manufacturer of the food products where a responsible person is a nominee will be required
Name and list of equipment and machinery that will be used in the business.
List of Directors, Partners or Proprietors with their address, contact detail, and photo Id must be given
Following are the steps to obtain FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration-
⦁ It all starts with the filing of Form which is online.
⦁ When the food unit’s annual revenue is less than 12 lacks or up to 12 lacks and its operating area is limited to a state, this form called Form A must be filled out.
⦁ Within 7 days of the application date, the department may approve or reject the application after doing scrutiny of the application.
⦁ If the department approves the application, the authority will provide a registration certificate that includes the 14-digit registration number and the applicant’s photo that can be used by the applicant for the display purpose to increase the goodwill of the business.
⦁ We can simply say that it is a four step process. First is to fill the online application and then department will analysis the application and after that third step is approval or rejection. If approve then comes the last step that is issuance of certificate.
Although fees depends on types of business and the license or registration which is applicable on particular business. If you are a small food business owner and your turnover is up to 12 lacks or less than that then you have to take FSSAI Registration and the fees for the same will be Rs. 100/- only. In case your business falls in the category of State Food License then fees can be Rs. 2000/- or 3000/- or 5000/- . Here I used word can because three slabs of fees has been given under State Food License, and fees depends on the products and category of the food business. Last is Central Food License and fees for the same will be Rs. 7500/-. Here we have mentioned government fees only, professional fees vary from entity to entity.
Following are the advantages and significance of getting FSSAI License and Registration-
⦁ Consumers are becoming more conscious about the origins and quality of their food that they are going to consume.
⦁ Having a valid FSSAI Registration and FSSAI License increases the level of food quality and improves the level of enterprises in the market between the competitors.
⦁ The FSSAI logo, which is well known in the food industry, can ensure consumer goodwill, credibility and trustworthiness in the market.
⦁ On the basis of science-based principles, it makes food and quality more reliable and trustworthy between the consumers.
⦁ Streamlines the procedures involved in the production, distribution, and selling of food products in the market.
⦁ When it comes to FSSAI registration, the crucial aspect of cleanliness and hygiene is observed and regulated by the food business owners or manufacturers or distributers.
⦁ The FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License has a favorable impact on the company’s output and dependability.
⦁ FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration provides a significant opportunity for a company to expand and grow between the competitors in the market.
⦁ According to ISO17025, the FSSAI is also responsible for establishing methods and criteria for the quality assurance of the credited labs related to food products.
⦁ These Licenses and Registration gives the consumers’ confidence that the food is safe to eat in every way because it follows the FSSAI Authority’s rules.
⦁ It ensures food safety and standard and helps in keeping food adulteration free and ready to consume without any fear.
⦁ It has many legal benefits which can make you better than the competitors in the market.
⦁ One, who has this license, can use FSSAI Logo in the advertisement as well as on the product, which will create good impact on the consumers of one’s business.
Following are the disadvantages of not getting the FSSAI License and FSSAI Registration-
⦁ FSSAI logo can help your business growth. It will positively affect the reputation of the food business, its sells, distributes, or stores. However, you will not be permitted to use the FSSAI Logo on your food items, if you do not have a valid registration or license from the FSSAI.
⦁ It helps in getting investors, funds and loans.
⦁ Failure to obtain a suitable FSSAI License or Registration can result in the loss of opportunity to apply for government tenders or events, among other things.
⦁ You’re dealing with a lack of trust from your target market which will negatively affect your business.
⦁ You may also face a penalty of up to five lacks rupees or a six-month jail sentence if you operate a food business without a legal license or registration by the FSSAI.
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FSSAI Registration and License are needed for the Food Business Operators, distributors, manufactures and owners. This registration or license is for providing safety to the food against adulteration of food which was very common before the commencement of the FSSAI. The documentation process of FSSAI Registration and License is very lengthy and time taking and requires expert help. The list of documents is very exhaustive and not easy to maintain, especially by the people who does not knowledge about the same. But at the same time, registration or license cannot be ignored. Ignorance of this license can result in heavy fines and penalties, which can result into collapse of once business. Hence to obtain this license is mandatory for food businesses in the market for the safety of the human being. In this competitive world, Food Business Operators do not have time they can do Registration and license or maintain documents on their own; they can either run business or take license or registrations. Therefore they take the help of companies like Sheris Advisors which makes their work easy and convenient and also saves their time and energy that they can put in their business. For any kind of help you can contact Sheris Advisors through Mob. NO. 7982338272 or 7053742693 or you can mail us on sherisadvisors@gmail.com
Permission taken by the government for the manufacturing, selling, processing, distribution, and sale of the food products, which basically includes all type of eatable or consumable products in the market is known as FSSAI License.
There are two types of licenses under FSSAI, which are State Food License and Central Food License.
There are three types of food licenses that are State Food License, Central Food License and FSSAI Registration
Every business owner, distributor, manufacturer, retailer, hawker, wholesaler etc, who are doing any type of food business needs to take FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration.
Yes, it is mandatory if you are doing business related to food products.
Although fees depends on types of business and the license or registration which is applicable on particular business. If you are a small food business owner and your turnover is up to 12 lacks or less than that then you have to take FSSAI Registration and the fees for the same will be Rs. 100/- only. In case your business falls in the category of State Food License then fees can be Rs. 2000/- or 3000/- or 5000/- . Here I used word can because three slabs of fees has been given under State Food License, and fees depends on the products and category of the food business. Last is Central Food License and fees for the same will be Rs. 7500/-. Here we have mentioned government fees only, professional fees vary from entity to entity.
To renew your license, one needs to re-fill Form A and Form B.
Following are the benefits of the license-
Customer Awareness and Goodwill
Quality food which will be adulteration free
Increase responsibility, reliability, and liability of the sellers towards the consumers
Built trust and goodwill
Business expansion and development is possible due to this license or registration
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