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 an FSSAI license can provide the food business with legal benefits, build goodwill, ensure food safety, create consumer awareness, and assist in business expansion. SRN Filings 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.
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.
As per Section 31(1) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, every Food Business Operator in the country must be licensed under the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FSSAI licensing and registration procedure and requirements are regulated by the Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011.
The Food Business Operators (FBOs) carrying on the following kinds of food business must have FSSAI License/Registration:
FSSAI registration is provided based on the business types, turnover, and production capacity. According to the installed capacity and turnover, FBOs are eligible for essential, central, and state licenses.
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.
For a better understanding, go through the following table:
| 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 |
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 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.
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.
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.
| 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, trader, and producer have to mandatorily publish the FSSAI license number on the package of the products. |
Obtaining an FSSAI license can provide the food business with the following benefits:
The registration number displayed on the food premises indicates that the premises comply with hygiene and quality standards.
The FSSAI License / Registration will be issued for 1 to 5 years, as chosen by the Food Business Operator, from the date of issue of registration or license. The FBO must apply for renewal 30 days before the expiry of the current request.
The following documents are necessary for FSSAI registration:
Engaging in any food-related business without a valid FSSAI registration/license, except for individuals exempted under sub-section (2) of section 31 of this Act, either personally or through a representative, for activities such as manufacturing, selling, storing, distributing, or importing food products without proper authorization, may lead to penalties.
The potential penalties for such actions can include a prison sentence of up to six months and a fine of up to five lakh rupees.
The Bharat Filings offers comprehensive support for FSSAI Registration, making the process simple and efficient. Here are the details of how we can assist you:
