Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a self-governing organization established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India which works for the food safety and regulations in India. FSSAI was formed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI issues food licenses to food business operators across India.
FSSAI registration / License
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Basic FSSAI License
Food Business Operators who are involved in the small-scale food business have to obtain FSSAI Registration Food Business with Annual turnover below Rs. 12 lakhs for food businesses requires to obtain Basic FSSAI license.
Govt Fees :Â
Fees for basic FSSAI License is fixed at INR 100 for one year.
FSSAI State License
The State FSSAI licenses are required for the manufacturers, storage, transporters, retailers, marketers, distributors, etc. This license is issued by the concerned State Authorities in each state. Annual turnover more than Rs. 12 lakhs but below Rs. 20 crores for food businesses to obtain State FSSAI license.
Govt. Fees :Â
The FSSAI State License fees ranges from INR 2000/- to 5000/- a year.
FSSAI Central License
Central FSSAI license is issued by the FSSAI Regional Offices which are functioning across the nation. This FSSAI license can be issued and renewed for a period of 1 to 5 years. Annual turnover more than Rs. 20 crores for food businesses to obtain Central FSSAI license.
Govt Fees :Â
Fees for FSSAI Central license is fixed at INR 7500/- per year
For Registration of FSSAI License
on Proprietorship Firm
FSSAI license is based on the premise. All kinds of food business activities that are being conducted at the same premise can be applied for in a single FSSAI license.
On the suspension or cancellation of his/her license or registration, a food business operator needs to stop food business activities immediately. Carrying out any food business activity on suspended or cancelled License/Registration is an unlawful activity and shall attract penal actions under FSS Act, 2006.
No. FSSAI License/Registration is not required for utensils or packaging material as these are not covered under the definition of food as per Section 3(n) of FSS Act, 2006.
After 3 months from the date of cancellation under Regulation 2.1.8 (3), the Food Business Operator may make a fresh application for Registration or license to the concerned authority if all observations made in the improvement notice have been complied with.
FSSAI license/Registration for food premises under Railways are issued by the Indian Railways Designated Officers/Registering Authorities as notified by Food Authority from time to time.
As per ‘FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011, Licenses and Registrations are granted to FBOs in a 3 tier system i.e. Registration, State license, and Central License. Eligibility Criteria is available on the homepage of the Food Safety Compliance System (https://fssai.gov.in )
No, NOC is not required by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for exporting food products from India however FSSAI License is required to be taken by the exporter.
Status of renewal of any License/Registration can be checked in your FoSCoS account by login with user id and password. Another option is to track your application status at FoSCoS portal.
Such NGOs shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria.