FASSI FOOD LICENSE

Fssai food license


The Food safety and standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a legal authority that offers a food license to all food business operators (FBO) in India

FSSAI registration guarantees the security of food products and it is essentially a food safety certificate circulated by the food authority in India.


FSSAI registration is unavoidable.

FSSAI license is different from FSSAI registration in the sense that depending on nature of business

It is a 14-digit numeric registration or a license number that is printed on all the food packages.



FSSAI, however, issues three different types of FSSAI food license which are:


  • Central license

  • State license

  • Basic registration

Visit official website of FSSAI License

fssaifoodlicense.com.


Document required for FSSAI registration are as follows:

  • Aadhar card, pan card ,bank passbook, shop firm registration name, photo, mobile number and email ID

  • Photo ID the food business operator

  • Ration card, department issued ID,passport, senior citizen card,driving license, voter ID

  • Supporting documents such as No objection Certificate by Municipality/panchayat,health NOC.

  • Authority letter

  • Copy of the rent agreement ( if rented)

  • License or plan of the food safety management system

  • Form 10 for the designation of persons by a company with the board resolution.

  • FSSAI basic license have annual turnover below Rs 12 lakhs

Document required for state FSSAI License

  • FASSI state license obtained by mid-sized companies which have an annual turnover between Rs 12 lakhs to Rs 20 crores

  • Duly completed and signed Form-B ( in duplicate) by the proprietor or partner or authorized signatory.

  • Processing unit blueprint/layout plan showing dimensions in meters / square meters and operation-wise area allocation. This is mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only.

  • Full address and contact details of director/partners/executive Members of society/Trust.

  • Equipment and machinery name and list along with number, installed capacity and horsepower used. This mandatory for processing and manufacturing units only

  • Government Authority issued Identity and Address/partner/Director (S)/Authorized signatory.

  • Authority letter which includes the name and Address, responsible person nominated by the manufacturer along with alternative responsible

  • List of food category to be manufactured

  • Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability

  • Proof of possession of premises

  • Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship

  • NOC and copy of license from the manufacturer

  • Copy of certificate obtained under coop Act 1861/multi state Coop Act 2002

  • Food safety management system plan or certificate



Document required for obtaining the central license:



  • Large businesses which have an annual turnover above Rs 20 crores are required to obtain the FSSAI central license.

  • Form B duly completed and signed

  • Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation

  • List of director/partners/proprietor with address,contact details ,and photo ID

  • Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity

  • List of food category to be manufactured

  • Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and Address

  • Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability

  • Source of raw material for milk,meat etc

  • Recall plan wherever applicable

  • Ministry of commerce certificate for 100%EOU

  • NOC/PA document issued. by FSSAI

  • IE code document issued by DGFT

  • Form IX

  • Certificate from ministry of tourism

  • Proof of possession of premises

  • Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship

  • NOC and copy of license from the manufacturer

  • Food safety management system plan or certificate

  • NOC from the municipality or local body

  • Supporting document for proof of turnover and transports

  • Declaration form




Benefits of FSSAI License registration


Benefits of procuring FSSAI food license

Obtaining a license can provide the food business with legal Benefits, build goodwill, ensure food safety, create consumer awareness, and assist in business expansion. Also it helps regulate ,manufacture ,storage, distribution and sale of import food


What are the Penalties for Noncompliance?


Food quality not in compliance with act

  • 2lakh Petty manufacturer- 25000/-

Sub - standard food

  • 5 lakh

misbranded food

  • 3 lakh

Misleading advertisement or false description

  • 10 lakh

Extraneous matter in food

  • 1 lakh

Failure to comply with food safety officer director

  • 2 lakh

unhygienic processing or manufacture

  • 1 lakh



Renewal of FSSAI License


The license is issued for a validity of 1 year or 5 years so the business must apply for renewal 30 days prior to the expiry of current license