Introduction
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, requires all All Food Business Operators (FBOs) to register their food related businesses, ranging from manufacturing and labelling to servicing etc. Each FBO must either acquire a License or a Registration, depending upon several factors such as their annual turnover, economies of scale and the type of food business they engage with.
Types of Registrations
There are three types of registrations provided for by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India as per the current rules:
Registration: The basic FSSAI Registration is for food business operators (FBOs) which have small-sized businesses or start-ups with an annual turnover of less than Rs.12 Lakh.
State License: The State FSSAI License is for medium-sized FBOs with an annual turnover of more than Rs. 12 Lakhs or up to Rs.20 crores.
Central License: The Central FSSAI License is for large scale FBOs with an annual turnover of more than Rs.20 crores.
Eligibility
Documents Required
● Form A (for Basic Registration) or Form B (for State and Central License)
● Photo ID and address proof issued by Government authority
● Proof of possession of premises
● Authority letter
● The layout of the processing unit
● Form IX: Nomination of Persons by a Company along with Board Resolution
● Declaration form
● Import Export Code (for Central License)
● NOC issued by FSSAI (for Central License)
● Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU (for Central License)
Procedure
Step 1: Fill out the simple FSSAI form.
Step 2: Provide the relevant documents as per the checklist.
Step 3: We will process your application.
Step 4: Get the registration or the license delivered.
Why you should get a FSSAI registration
1. All Food Business Operators (FBOs) are required to obtain the relevant registration by FSSAI as per the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing And Registration of Food Businesses), Regulations, 2011.
2. The FSSAI mark is a sign of assurance and quality. Hence, increasing the consumer’s confidence.
3. Helps expansion of business and consumer base with the assurance of the FSSAI authentication.
4. Provides an obvious edge over non-registered competitors.
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