Easily Obtain FSSAI Registration

FSSAI registration or license is required for all entities involved in the production, distribution and transportation of food products. IndiaFilings can help obtain FSSAI registration from Rs.11899/-

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The Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 introduced to improve the hygiene and quality of food has brought about tremendous changes in the food industry. As per the Act, no person shall commence or carry on any food business except under a FSSAI license or FSSAI registration. Therefore, any food manufacturing or processing or packaging or distributing entity is now required to obtain a FSSAI License or Registration.

FSSAI License is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Family Health & Welfare, Government of India. Application to commence a food business must be made to the FSSAI in the prescribed format. Based on the application and supporting documents, FSSAI will accord approval. IndiaFilings can help your business obtain FSSAI Registration or License quickly and hassle-fee. Talk to our Business Advisors and we will help you get the necessary FSSAI approvals and registrations.

Reasons to Register a FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration issued by FSSAI is required for carrying on activities related to any stage of manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution of food.

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License Categories

FSSAI License can be divided into two categories State level License and Central License. Hotel, Restaurant and medium size food manufacturers are covered under State license. Large size food manufacturers come under Central licensing.

Hawkers and Cottage Industries

Petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stallholder or small scale or cottage or such other industries relating to food business or tiny food business operator are exempt from obtaining FSSAI Registration or License.

Location Specific

A separate FSSAI Registration or License required and issued for each location where food is handled. Therefore, an entity may have to obtain multiple FSSAI licenses if it operates multiple locations.

Validity

Once a FSSAI License is issued, it is valid for one or two years. Before end of its validity, the license can be renewed for a further term based on the requirements of the business.

Identity and Address Proof

Identity and address proof will be required for all directors and shareholders of the company to be incorporated. In case of Indian nationals, PAN is mandatory. For foreign nationals, apostilled or notarised copy of passport must be submitted mandatorily. All documents submitted must be valid. Residence proof documents like bank statement or electricity bill must be less than 2 months old.

Registered Office Proof

All companies must have a registered office in India. To prove access to the registered office, a recent copy of the electricity bill or property tax receipt or water bill must be submitted. Along with the utility bill, rental agreement or sale deed and a letter from the landlord with his/her consent to use the office as a registered office of a company must be submitted.

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

What is a Food Business Operator License?

A Food Business Operator License is a license granted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India that allows the entity to carry on activities related to any stage of manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution of food, import and includes food services, catering services, sale of food or food ingredients.

Why is Food Business Operator License required?

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 has made it mandatory for entities involved in the activities related to manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution of food or food ingredients to obtain a Food Business Operator License prior to commencing business.

Who must obtain Food Business Operator License?

Any person or entity involved in activities related to any stage of manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution of food, import and includes food services, catering services, sale of food or food ingredients must obtain Food Business Operator License. Petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stallholder or small scale or cottage or such other industries relating to food business or tiny food business operator are exempt from obtaining Food Business Operator License.

What are the categories of Food Business Operator License?

Food Business License can be mainly divided into two categories, state level license and central license. Hotels, Restaurants, Millers with production of less than 1MT per day and other small or medium scale manufactures come under the state level license. Food importers, caterers catering to Railways, Air, Defense establishments and large scale food manufacturers come under the purview of the central license.

What documents are required for obtaining Food Business Operator License?

The application for Food Business Operator License in the prescribed format along with identity and address proof of the promoters, proof of possession of the premises where the food business is undertaken and the entityï¿½s incorporation certificate or registration certificate must be submitted. In case of food manufactures or processors, additional information such as list of equipment, layout of the unit, category of foods manufactured, etc., maybe required.

Is one food business operator license sufficient for an entity?

Food Business Operator License is given based on the premise and not the entity. Therefore, each premise that handles food must have a separate food business operator license.

How long is the Food Business Operator License valid for?

Food Business Operator Licenses are typically valid for one or two years. The license can be renewed before the expiry of an existing license.

How long does it take to obtain a Food Business Operator License?

Food Business Operator License can be obtained in 10-15 working days from date of application along with the required documents.

What is the penalty for operating a Food Business without License?

Operating food business without license is punishable with imprisonment of upto six months and also with a fine of not more than five lakh rupees.

Do I have to file any returns to maintain the validity of Food Business License?

No filings are necessary for maintaining the validity of the Food Business Operator License. Only renewal is necessary towards the end of the validity of an existing license.

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State FSSAI registration for restaurants, hotels, millers, milk processing units and food manufacturers.

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Central FSSAI Registration for food importers, export units, and large food businesses.

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IndiaFilings.com can help your business obtain FSSAI License in 15 to 20 days, subject to Government processing time.

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Application Preparation

An IndiaFilings FSSAI Licensing Expert will prepare your FSSAI Application along with the necessary supporting documents that needs to be submitted to FSSAI.

Application Submission

Once the application is prepared, we will submit the application to the concerned FSSAI Licensing Office and help submit additional documents or answer any queries.

FSSAI License

Once the processing of the application is completed by the FSSAI. The concerned FSSAI office will issue the FSSAI Registration or License typically with a validity of 1 or 2 years.

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Easily Obtain FSSAI Registration

Online FSSAI Registration and License

Reasons to Register a FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration

License Categories

Hawkers and Cottage Industries

Location Specific

Validity

Identity and Address Proof

Registered Office Proof

What is a Food Business Operator License?

Why is Food Business Operator License required?

Who must obtain Food Business Operator License?

What are the categories of Food Business Operator License?

What documents are required for obtaining Food Business Operator License?

Is one food business operator license sufficient for an entity?

How long is the Food Business Operator License valid for?

How long does it take to obtain a Food Business Operator License?

What is the penalty for operating a Food Business without License?

Do I have to file any returns to maintain the validity of Food Business License?

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