What does FSSAI Mean?
FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, which has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It has been created to lay down science-based standards for food articles and to regulate their manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import to ensure the availability of safe and wholesome food for human consumption. The Act also aims to establish a single reference point for all matters related to food safety and standards by moving from a multi-level, multi-departmental system to a single line of command. To this effect, an independent statutory authority known as the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India was established, with its head office in Delhi.
What is FSSAI registration or license?
FSSAI registration or license refers to the authorization granted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to a person or entity engaged in the food business.
What is the difference between FSSAI registration and FSSAI license?
The following are the key differences between FSSAI registration and FSSAI license:
- FSSAI Registration: Required for petty food manufacturers, including petty retailers, hawkers, itinerant vendors, temporary stall holders, or small and cottage scale industries having an annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakh.
- FSSAI License: Required for food businesses with an annual turnover of more than ₹12 lakh.
What are the types of licenses issued by FSSAI?
There are two types of licenses issued by FSSAI — a Central License and a State License. These licenses are issued based on the business turnover and other criteria such as storage and production capacity. For example:
- If a food manufacturing or processing unit has a production capacity of more than 2 metric tons (MT) per day, it must obtain a Central License. If the production capacity is less than 2 MT per day, a State License is required.
- If an entity operates a food storage facility without atmospheric control, where packed or unpacked food is stored for distribution, and the storage capacity exceeds 50,000 metric tons (MT), a Central License is required. If the capacity is up to 50,000 MT, a State License is required.
Types of Registration & Licenses Granted by FSSAI
As per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, FSSAI provides the following types of registration and licenses:
Registration For
- ✔️ Petty food business operators
- ✔️ Temporary or fixed food stall
- ✔️ Hawker etc.
License For
- ✔️ Dairy units including milk chilling unit
- ✔️ Vegetable oil processing
- ✔️ Slaughtering House
- ✔️ All food manufacturing processing units other than Dairy units, vegetable oil, meat processing and Slaughtering House.
- ✔️ Proprietary food
- ✔️ Storage facility for food products
- ✔️ Other license
Procedure to Obtain New/Renew FSSAI License Online
STEP 1
Fill Online
Application Form
STEP 2
Make Online
Payment
STEP 3
Executive will
Process Application
STEP 4
Receive Certificate
Online
What is the registration or license fee of FSSAI?
The license fee is charged according to central and state licenses, while the registration fee is typically Rs. 100.
Who is required to obtain FSSAI registration or a license?
A person who proposes to carry on a food business is required to obtain FSSAI registration or FSSAI licenses.
What are the documents required for FSSAI registration or license?
For FSSAI registration or licensing, document requirements vary according to the nature of the operation. However, a list of certain basic documents that are common in all cases is given below.
- Pan of Entity
- PAN and Aadhar of proprietor, partners, and authorized person (in case of company)
- Utility bill for registered office
- Rent agreement, if premises are on rent
- Picture of premises
- Photo of signature of proprietor, partner/authorized representative
- Email ID and phone number
- Other prescribed documents
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Frequently asked questions
- State License: For medium-sized food businesses within a state.
- Central License: For large businesses operating in multiple states or meeting specific criteria (like high production/storage capacity).
