FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration and License Online: Ensuring Food Safety and Legal Compliance

FSSAI registration is essential for food businesses, ensuring compliance with the 2006 FSSAI Act of 2006. This license is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, ensuring compliance in processing, manufacturing, packaging, distribution, and selling.

Food License Process

Step 1

Contact our experts, agents will schedule call, collect necessary documents, and initiate the registration process

Step 2

Expert team initiates transparent food business registration process, providing timely updates and transparent services

Step 3

Food department officials inspect businesses, ensuring successful registration and obtaining a 14-digit FSSAI license

Benefits of FSSAI Registration

Food business owners benefit from FSSAI license.

Legal advantage
Maintain food safety
Increase goodwill
Make consumers aware
It helps with import food regulation, production, storage, distribution, and sale
When an entrepreneur holds an FSSAI license, raising money from investors is simple
FSSAI trademarks on food products guarantee high quality, while registration numbers indicate cleanliness and quality compliance on premises.

Procedure for Renewal

FSSAI licenses are valid for one to five years and can be renewed before expiration. To renew, individuals or organizations must submit an application no later than 30 days before the expiration date. Late applications are subject to a ₹100 per day fee. If the license expires, the Food Business Operator must stop operations at the location.

To change business address or license details, apply for a new license online using the provided form and required documents.

Who is Required to Apply for FSSAI Registration

FSSAI is required for all food industry operators, including hawkers, home vendors, and large chains. Regardless of location, size, or import/export, businesses must register with FSSAI and obtain one of three types of licenses based on their operations.

If your business falls in any one of the below-listed categories, then a food license is mandatory for you:

Procurement
Manufacture
Distribution
Processing
Packaging
Storage
Selling

If your business falls in any one of the below-listed categories, then a food license is mandatory for you:

FSSAI Fees Payment Online

When submitting the form, the applicant or FBO needs to pay the below-mentioned fees.

Fees for the FSSAI State License range from ₹2,500 to ₹ (Depends on the type of business carried out)

Fee for FSSAI Basic Registration: ₹100

Fee for FSSAI Central License: ₹7,500.

Penalty for Not Registering

FBOs operating without FSSAI registration face imprisonment and a ₹5 lakh penalty.

Types and Eligibility Criteria for FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Basic Registration

FSSAI State Licence

Turnover between ₹12 lakhs -₹20 crores.
Manufacturing units with a capacity of more than 2 MT per day.
Dairy units that handle the business of more than 5000 litres per day.
3-star hotels and above, repackers, relabelling units, clubs, canteens, and all catering businesses, irrespective of their turnover.

FSSAI Central Licence

Here are some of the benefits of obtaining an Food License:

Legal rights for manufacturing, selling, or distributing food products in India.
It helps to ensure the safety and quality of food products.
It can help to build consumer confidence in your business.
Food License application process is straightforward, online/offline, with fees ranging from ₹1000 for basic to ₹5000 for state and ₹10000 for central.

Food License application process is straightforward, online/offline, with fees ranging from ₹1000 for basic to ₹5000 for state and ₹10000 for central

Some of the capacity criteria for the business are mentioned as follows:

Essential Forms and Process for Trademark Renewal in India

Renewing a trademark in India requires a well-defined process, submitting required forms and fees, to ensure legal protection and adherence to required steps.

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

Documents for New FSSAI Registration Certificate

Documents for Modification of License/Registration

Changes in the following documents or details from those provided while obtaining the previous food business license

For renewal of registration/license, the following are required:

Any changes in documents or information provided during the grant of the previous registration

Documents for FSSAI State/Central License

Form-B
Address proof for production site
Production site layout
Proof of premises rent
Business certificate
Factory license (if any)
Power details for the unit

Contacts for partners, directors, members
ID and address proof for managers or signers
Water test report from a certified lab
Form IX (if you're nominated by the business owner)
NOC from the manufacturer
List of food items to be made
Food safety management plan

Penalty for Non- Compliance

Non-compliance with FSSAI regulations can result in penalties and legal action by the authorities. Here are some of the penalties for FSS

AI non-compliance:

Penalty for selling unsafe or substandard food is up to ₹5 lakhs

Penalty for misleading advertising is up to ₹10 lakhs

Penalty for obstructing or failing to cooperate with FSSAI officials is up to ₹2 lakhs

Penalty for violating FSSAI regulations is up to ₹2 lakhs

Penalty for carrying out food business without FSSAI registration or license is up to ₹5 lakhs

Penalty for manufacturing or selling food containing extraneous matter is up to ₹1 lakh

Penalty for causing injury or death due to the consumption of unsafe food: Imprisonment of up to 6 years and a fine of up to ₹5 lakhs

Difference Between FSSAI Registration and FSSAI License

Criteria

FSSAI Registration

FSSAI License

Applicability

Small-scale food businesses

Medium and large-scale food businesses

Turnover

Annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakhs

Annual turnover of more than ₹12 lakhs

Scope

Limited to a specific local area

Allows activities across the country

Stringency

Less stringent

More comprehensive and mandatory

Validity

Valid for a maximum of 5 years

Why Choose Fincto?

Fincto.io offers comprehensive food licensing and FSSAI registration services:

Food License registration within the smallest time frame
Comprehensive help with food licence online application filling
Guidance on selecting the right food license type
Support through the entire registration procedure
Solution to all your questions and concerns.

Trust Fincto to simplify your business formation process, enabling a seamless transition from idea to a legally recognized entity. Get ready for a well-informed, growth-oriented entrepreneurial journey with Fincto.

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