Despite being a legal compulsion the FSSAI Basic Registration renders dozens of benefits to the Food business operators. The common benefits of securing FSSAI Basic Registration include:
FSSAI License/ Registration
The FSSAI registration/license is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). This institution monitors food businesses under the guidelines and regulations listed in the FSSAI Act of 2006. Call us to know the applicability of FSSAI Registration or License to your food business.
Our Professional Fee For FSSAI Registration of License
Fssai Registration
₹ 2,999/-
Required if the turnover is less than 12 lac in a Financial Year & the business is within the state
Fssai State License
₹8,499/-
When turnover is more than 12 Lac & upto 20 Crores for retailer/ 30 Crores for wholesalers
Fssai Central License
₹ 11,999/-
For all cases where turnover exceeds limits prescribed for state License or involved in export.
FSSAI : An overview
FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is a premier government body that underpins standards for the selling, packaging, or storage of food items in India. To ensure utmost food safety, the FSSAI has mandated every food business operator to secure an applicable food license. FSSAI functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Government of India. FSSAI outlines various guidelines and standards in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
FSSAI Basic Registration generally covers the small FBOs. It is entirely distinct from the FSSAI central and state license. FSSAI Basic registration can be secured electronically by filling the FSSAI registration form on an electronic system known as Food Licensing & Registration System (FLRS).
FLRS also enables the applicant to track the submitted application during the processing stage. Almost, 35 States/Union Territories have been granted a license/registration certification electronically. The FSSAI license is usually granted for a timeframe ranging from 1-5 years. The license holder should renew their certification before thirty days of the expiration date via the FLRS portal.
It is essential to know whether the FBO needs just registration or a central/state license for its business. Typically, all small food business operators who are not doing any manufacturing or processing and having an annual turnover of less than 12 lacs and are carrying business in one state only need to seek FSSAI Registration. In contrast, the Other food business operator needs to procure a license. A detailed description of the eligibility is discussed in the eligibility section of this page.
Even NGOs involved in distribution of surplus food or Temples organizing langar or bhandara, offering prasad need FSSAI License or Registration as per their eligibility criteria.
Potential Benefits of Securing an FSSAI License Registration
FSSAI Licence Registration Eligibility
The eligibility criteria for FSSAI license registration in India depend on the type of license. Here are the details:
Basic FSSAI License
- Annual turnover of the food business does not exceed ₹12 lakhs
- New food business operator intending to sell food products in the market
State FSSAI License
- Annual turnover of the food business exceeds ₹12 lakhs but does not exceed ₹20 crores
- Food business operators having an annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakhs but operating in more than one state
Central FSSAI License
- Annual turnover of the food business exceeds ₹20 crores
- Food business operators operating in multiple states
Apart from this the following are also eligible for a food license
- Any FBO with a maximum annual turnover of ₹12 lakh.
- Food product retailer.
- Someone who manufactures or sells food products on their own.
- The person operating the makeshift stand sells food.
- Any person, excluding a caterer, who serves meals during a religious or social event.
- Small-scale or home-based businesses engaged in the food industry.
Procedure for applying for FSSAI Basic Registration
If registration is not accorded or revoked, or inspection does not take place within 7 days cited in above sub-regulation (3) or no decision is communicated within 30 days timeframe as cited in the above sub-regulation (4), the business owner may commence its business undertaking, provided that it will be incumbent on the FBOs to meet any improvement directed by the RA even later.
Provided that registration shall not be refused without giving the applicant an opportunity of being heard and for reasons to be recorded in writing.
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 | Valid for a maximum of 5 years |
Documents Required for FSSAI Registration
Based on different types of registration and the food business that you are running, you have to submit different documents required for FSSAI Registration.
FSSAI Registration
- Authorized person’s passport-size photograph [self-attested];
- Authorized person’s Aadhar card front and back [self-attested];
- Address proof of the business premises [rental agreement/previous month’s electricity bill/NOC from landlord];
- Declaration signed by the authorized person.
State & Central License
- Passport-sized photograph of the directors/partners/proprietor;
- Identity proof of directors/partners/proprietor [Aadhar and PAN Card];
- Address proof of the business premises [rental agreement/previous month’s electricity bill/NOC from landlord];
- Photograph of the premises [8-9 photos];
- Blueprint of the premises;
- List of food products on the company letterhead [with seal and signature];
- List of machines (if any) on the company’s letterhead [with seal and signature].
Manufacturing Units
Including the documents required for FoSCoS FSSAI Registration, manufacturing units have to submit the following documents as well:
- The blueprint of warehouse, plant, etc.
- A list of all machinery;
- Report of a water test;
- List of all food categories.
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 FSSAI 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 misbranded food is up to ₹3 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.
Other Categories of FBO
Through most of the food business operators are well covered under the above description of FBO, there are other categories of the food business, that also comes under the preview of FSSAI and are subject to applicable provisions of the FSSAI, following are the other kinds of the FBO to which FSSAI Applies.