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FSSAI License and Registration is required for any food business in India that manufactures, stores, transports, or distributes food. Depending on the size and nature of the company, FSSAI registration or license may be required. In the FSSAI Registration process, the FBO will get a 14 digit number that needs to be printed on food packages. Obtaining a FSSAI license can provide the food business with legal benefits, build goodwill, ensure food safety, create consumer awareness, and assist in business expansion.

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FSSAI License and Registration

FinHub Advisors Pvt Ltd can help you obtain an FSSAI license throughout the country very quickly. We also help to get FSSAI registration. Our experts will guide you in selecting the proper food category and license.

Food Business Operators Who Require FSSAI Registration

The Food Business Operators (FBOs) carrying on the following kinds of the food business must have FSSAI License/Registration:

• Petty retailers, Retail Shops, Snacks shops, Confectionery or Bakery shops, etc
• Temporary stalls, fixed stalls, or food premises are involved in preparing, storing, distributing, and selling food products.
• Hawkers sell packaged or freshly prepared food by traveling from one location to another.
• Dairy Units, including Milk Chilling Units, Petty Milkmen, and Milk Vendors
• Slaughtering house
• Fish Processing, Meat Processing, and unit
• All Food Manufacturing units that include Repacking food
• Vegetable Oil Processing Units
• Proprietary food and Novel food
• Cold/refrigerated storage facility
• Transporter of food products having several specialized vehicles like insulated refrigerated vans/wagons, milk tankers, food wagons, food trucks, etc
• Wholesalers, suppliers, distributors, and marketers of food products
• Hotels, Restaurants, and Bars
• Canteens and Cafeteria, including mid-day meal canteens
• Food Vending Agencies and Caterers
• Dhaba, PG provides food, a Banquet hall with food catering arrangements, Home Based Canteen, and Food stalls at fairs or religious institutions.
• Importers and Exporters of food items and food ingredients
• E-Commerce food suppliers, including cloud kitchens

FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration is mandatory for petty food manufacturers or the FBO having a turnover of less than Rs.12 Lakhs unless the FBO is covered under compulsory licensing.

The petty FBO who manufactures or sells food items, a hawker, little retailer, itinerant vendor, temporary stall-holder, or small-scale industries relating to food business who comply with the following conditions must obtain an FSSAI registration certificate.

• Annual turnover does not exceed Rs.12 lakh.
• Production capacity of food products (other than milk and milk products and meat and meat products) up to 100 liters or kg per day
• Procurement or handling and collection of milk is up to 500 liters of milk per day or
• Slaughtering capacity is two large animals or ten small animals, or 50 poultry birds per day or less.
• Distributes foods including in any religious or social gathering except a caterer

For a better understanding, go through the following table:

FSSAI registration number will be granted by the State Licensing Authority, and its carries 14 digits in it, but the first digit starts with 2.

FSSAI License

FSSAI License is mandatory for businesses having a turnover of more than 12 lakh or by the FBO engaged in food processing and manufacturing. The FSSAI License is categorized into two types Central and State License. FSSAI license carries 14 digits, wherein the first digit starts with 1. FBOs need to get the state license or the central license depending on the size of their business.

State license

Medium-size processors, manufacturers, traders, marketers, or transporters require the FSSAI state license from the state government.

The FBO has an annual turnover of more than Rs.12 lakh but not exceeding Rs.20 crore, is considered a medium-sized FBO and must obtain a state license.

The FBO must get a central license when its annual turnover crosses Rs.20 crore.

Central license

A large-sized business processing, transporting, manufacturing, and having international trade of food products needs to obtain the FSSAI central license. The FBO having an annual turnover of more than Rs.20 crore is considered a large business and must obtain an FSSAI central license from the Central Government.

Benefits of Procuring FSSAI Food License

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

• Legal benefit
• Ensure food safety
• Build goodwill
• Create consumer awareness
• It helps regulate, manufacture, store, distribute, and sell imported food.
• It becomes easy to obtain funds from investors when an entrepreneur has an FSSAI license.
• FSSAI logos on food products ensure the quality of the products to the customers.

Consequences for Conducting Business Without an FSSAI Registration

• Legal Actions: Authorities can take legal action against businesses operating without a valid FSSAI registration. This may include fines, penalties, and other legal proceedings.
• Closure of Business: Authorities have the power to shut down businesses that operate without the necessary FSSAI registration, especially if there is a significant violation of food safety standards.
• Penalties and Fines: Non-compliance may result in hefty fines and penalties. The amount of the penalty can vary based on the nature and severity of the violation.
• Imprisonment: In extreme cases of non-compliance or repeated offenses, individuals involved in the business may face imprisonment under the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
• Loss of Reputation: Operating without FSSAI registration can damage the reputation of the business. Consumers are increasingly conscious of food safety, and a lack of compliance may lead to loss of trust and credibility.
• Product Recall: If there are health and safety concerns related to the food products, authorities may order a product recall, causing financial losses and reputational damage.
• Ineligibility for Government Schemes: Business without a valid FSSAI registration may become ineligible for government schemes, subsidies, or support programs related to food safety and standards.
• Difficulty in Expansion: Lack of FSSAI registration can create barriers for business expansion, as regulatory compliance is a prerequisite for entering new markets and collaborations.

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Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

• Promoters Passport Sized Photo
• PAN Card (Food Applicant)
• Passport
• Driving License
• Voters Identity Card
• Aadhar Card (Food Applicant)
• Electricity Bill
• Telephone Bill
• Incorporation Certificate
• Partnership Deed
• Memorandum of Association Copy
• Article of Association Copy
• PAN of Company/ LLP
• Rental Agreement