Difference between the FSSAI License and FSSAI Registration

Difference between the FSSAI License and FSSAI Registration Every operator in the food industry is required to obtain an FSSAI registration or  FSSAI license from FSSAI. The registration and licensing processes for food businesses in India are overseen by the…

Which products need an FSSAI license?              

Which products need an FSSAI license?               An FSSAI license is mandatory for any food business in India that manufactures, stores, transports, or distributes food. FSSAI registration/license is based on the business types, turnover, and…

Can we start a business without FSSAI?

 Can we start a business without FSSAI? No. To ensure safe and wholesome food for human consumption, Section 31(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, requires licenses from FSSAI for every food business set up. According to the…

Who are exempted from FSSAI registration?

Who are exempted from FSSAI registration? Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulation 2011 governs food business certification in India. FSSAI registration or license is required for all food business administrators in India engaged in producing,…

Is GST required for FSSAI?

Is GST required for FSSAI? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), on July 27th, 2022, issued a notice regarding the applicability of Goods and Services Tax on the services provided by FSSAI. With this, FSSAI announced that…

Applicability of FSSAI to the Food Business in India

Applicability of FSSAI to the Food Business in India According to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, any Food Business Operator (FBO) engaged in activities related to any stage of food-related business needs to apply for FSSAI registration/ license…

FSSAI License for Relabeller

FSSAI License for Relabeller Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has recently announced that FBOs that get their products manufactured through third-party manufacturers need to obtain FSSAI License under the “Relabeller” Kind of Business. Supplier, Marketer Kind of Businesses…

Procedure to Change Address in FSSAI License

Procedure to Change Address in FSSAI License The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), via an order dated September 30th, 2021, has enabled a new provision for change in premise address without changing the FSSAI License/Registration number.   Food…

FSSAI License for FBOs Manufacturing  Fresh/Surface-treated/Minimally processed Fruits and Vegetables

FSSAI License for FBOs Manufacturing  Fresh/Surface-treated/Minimally processed Fruits and Vegetables The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on 16th August 2021 have assigned the Food Product category 4.1/4.2 in the food safety compliance system (FoSCoS) under General Manufacturing kind of business to…

Procedure to Migrate From FSSAI State License to Central License

Procedure to Migrate From FSSAI State License to Central License The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) via Circular dated 31 May 2021 has allowed food businesses to migrate from state license to central license or vice versa…