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Any business that produces, distributes, stores, or transports food in India must have an FSSAI License and Registration. The necessity for an FSSAI registration or licence may depend on the size and type of the business. The FBO will receive a 14-digit number during the FSSAI Registration process, which must be printed on food packaging. Securing an FSSAI licence can offer legal advantages to the food industry, foster goodwill, guarantee food safety, raise consumer awareness, and facilitate corporate growth. You can rapidly obtain an FSSAI licence wherever in the nation with the assistance of Taxhint Advisors. Additionally, we assist with FSSAI registration. You can get assistance from our specialists in choosing the appropriate food category and licence.
All food business operators (FBO) in India are eligible to apply for a food licence from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), a legal body.
Every food business operator in the nation is required by Section 31(1) of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 to hold a licence from the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011 govern the FSSAI licensing and registration process and standards.
The FSSAI License/Registration is required for Food Business Operators (FBOs) operating the following types of food businesses:
No business is allowed to submit more than one Udyam/MSME Certificate and Udyam Registration. To ensure full coverage under a single registration, a single Udyam Registration might cover several activities, such as manufacturing, services, or both.
Depending on the business categories, turnover, and production capacity, FSSAI registration is granted. FBOs can obtain essential, central, and state licenses based on installed capacity and turnover.
Petty food makers or FBOs with less than Rs. 12 lakhs in revenue must register with the FSSAI unless they are exempt from compulsory licensing.
An FSSAI registration certificate must be obtained by petty FBOs that produce or sell food goods, hawkers, small retailers, itinerant vendors, temporary stall holders and small-scale companies related to the food business that meet the requirements listed below.
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In order to qualify for Udyam registration and obtain an Udyam certificate, your company must meet the following investment and turnover limits in order to be classified as a Micro, Small, or Medium Enterprise:
| Sl.No | Business | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Food production capacity (other than milk and meat) |
Up to 100 kg/ltr per day |
| 2 | Procurement, handling, and collection of milk | Up to 500 ltr per day |
| 3 | Slaughtering capacity | Two large animals or ten small animals, or 50 poultry birds per day or less |
The State Licensing Authority will issue the FSSAI registration number, which has 14 numbers total—the first of which begins with a 2.
Businesses with a revenue of more than 12 lakh or FBOs involved in the processing and production of food are required to hold an FSSAI licence. There are two sorts of FSSAI licenses: Central and State licenses. The FSSAI licence has 14 digits total, the first of which begins with 1. Depending on the size of their company, FBOs must obtain either a state licence or a central licence.
Manufacturers, merchants, marketers, transporters, and processors of medium size must get an FSSAI state licence from the state.
The FBO is classified as a medium-sized FBO and needs to have a state licence if its yearly turnover is more than Rs. 12 lakh but not more than Rs. 20 crore.
When the FBO's yearly revenue exceeds Rs. 20 crore, it is required to obtain a central licence.
A large-scale company that processes, ships, manufactures, or engages in international trading in food goods must apply for an FSSAI central licence. A FBO that generates more than Rs. 20 crore in revenue annually qualifies as a large business and needs to apply for an FSSAI central licence from the Central Government.
| Particulars | FSSAI Registration | FSSAI License |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover Limit | Businesses having an annual turnover not exceeding Rs.12 lakh | Companies having an annual turnover of more than Rs.12 lakh |
| Types | Basic Registration | FSSAI Central License and FSSAI State License |
| Size of Business | Petty food business operators | Medium and large-sized food business operators and food businesses |
| Duration | Duration depends on the applicability of the registration | Issued for a period of a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years |
| Application | Form A | Form B |
| Fees for Registration/License | Fixed at Rs.100 per year. | It varies from Rs.2000 to Rs.7500 per year, depending on the criteria and type of license. |
| Publication | The FBO should display the FSSAI registration on the office premises, and the registered number should be displayed on the product package. | The exporter, importer, traders, and producers have to mandatorily publish the FSSAI license number on the package of the products. |
The food industry can benefit from having an FSSAI license in the following ways:
Additionally, the prominently displayed registration number indicates that the food premises comply with quality and hygiene standards.
The Food Business Operator shall determine the duration of the FSSAI License / Registration, which will be valid from the date of issuance for a period of one to five years. The FBO has to submit a renewal application thirty days prior to the existing request's expiration.
The following documents are necessary for FSSAI registration:
Such actions carry possible punishments of up to five lakh rupees in fines and a jail sentence of up to six months. Penalties could result from conducting any food-related business without a valid FSSAI registration or license, with the exception of those who are exempt under sub-section (2) of section 31 of this Act. This could apply to individuals acting directly or through a representative. Examples of such activities include manufacturing, selling, storing, distributing, or importing food products without the required authorization.
Such actions carry possible punishments of up to five lakh rupees in fines and a jail sentence of up to six months.
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