Fssai Registration

Any food business in India that makes, stores, transports, or distributes food must obtain an FSSAI license and registration. Depending on the size and type of the business, FSSAI registration or licensing may be required. During the FSSAI registration process, the FBO will receive a 14-digit number that must be printed on food packaging. Obtaining an FSSAI license can provide legal benefits to the food industry, boost goodwill, ensure food safety, raise consumer awareness, and help with business expansion. Taxoreo can help you quickly obtain an FSSAI license anywhere in the country. We also assist with FSSAI registration. Our experts will help you determine the appropriate food category and license.

Government Law

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a legal body that grants food permits to all food business operators (FBOs) in India.

Section 31(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 requires every food business operator in the country to be licensed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The Food Safety and Rules (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011 list the FSSAI's licensing and registration procedures.

Benefits of Procuring FSSAI Food License

Obtaining an FSSAI license can provide the food a business with the following advantages:

Legal benefit
Ensure food safety.
Build goodwill.
Create customer awareness.
It assists the production, distribution, storage, regulation, and sale of imported food.

An FSSAI license makes it easier to raise funds from investors.

FSSAI trademarks on food goods ensure the quality of the product for customers.

Validity of FSSAI License/Registration

The FSSAI License / Registration will be valid for one to five years, depending on the Food Business Operator's preference, from the date of registration or license issuance. The FBO must apply for renewal 30 days before the existing request expires.

Documents Required

The following documents are required for the FSSAI registration:

Photo of the Food Business Operator.

Government-issued photo IDs include AADHAAR, PAN, and voter ID.

Proof of the business activity address (needed if the address differs from what appears on the Photo ID card).

Difference between FSSAI Registration and FSSAI License

Particulars

FSSAI Registration

FSSAI License

Turnover Limit

Businesses with an annual turnover not exceeding Rs.12 lakh

 

Companies with an annual revenue of more than Rs. 12 lakh

 

Types

Basic Registration

FSSAI's Central and State Licenses

 

Size of Business

Petty food business operators

Food business entrepreneurs and businesses of medium to large scale

 

Duration

The duration depends on the registration's applicability.

 

Issued for a minimum of one year to a maximum of five years.

 

Application

Form A

Form B

Publication

The FBO should show the FSSAI registration on its office premises, as well as the registered number on the product package.

 

The exporter, importer, merchants, and producers must publish the FSSAI license.

 

 

 

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions :

Answer: A license and registration are required for every food business in India that makes, stores, transports, or distributes food. Depending on the size and type of the business, an FSSAI registration or license may be necessary.

Answer: Individual members manufacture or operate food business activities from home for a registered Cooperative Society, Mahila Udyog, Self Help Group, Gruh Udyog, or any similar government-regulated society.

Answer: No. To ensure safe and wholesome food for human consumption, the FSSAI Act requires FSSAI licenses for all food businesses. It is important that all Food Business Operators obtain a 14-digit FSSAI License Number and print it

Answer: No, there is no need to furnish any physical documents at Regional/ State offices for Central/ State FSSAI licenses.

Answer: Based on the kind of food business, the documents are classified. On the homepage of FSSAI's Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS), you can find the list of documents under 'Documents required.

Answer: According to the FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011, FBOs are awarded licenses and registrations using a three-tier system: registration, state license, and central license.

Answer: FBO can obtain an FSSAI license in India through Taxoreo. Taxoreo helps food business operators apply for FSSAI licenses on the FoSCoS and monitor their registrations.

Answer: A food business operator operating in more than two states must obtain a Central License for their registered office/head office and separate licenses/registrations for each unit based on its capacity/turnover.

Answer: Yes, the entire process of obtaining FSSAI registration or license is conducted online. There is no necessity for the applicant to visit an office.

Answer: FSSAI declared on July 27th, 2022, vide a notice that GST at the specified rate will be applicable to all services performed by FSSAI, such as issuing a Central license, and so on, attracting an 18% service Tax.

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