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FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is an autonomous body that is established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India to monitor and govern the food business in India. FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety & ensures the food products undergo quality checks.

FSSAI Registration Type

Depending upon the installed capacity or turnover or location, applicant premises are eligible for the license such as basic license/ Registration, state license and central license.

Required Documents for the Basic FOOD Registration

Form B – completed and signed

Photo Identity of FBO

Proof of possession of premises (e.g. Rental Agreement).

Partnership Deed / Certificate of Incorporation / Articles of Association etc

List of food products to be dealt with

System plan for Food safety management

Required Documents for the State FOOD License

Form B duly completed and signed

Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation  

List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address, contact details, and photo ID

Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity

List of food category to be manufactured

Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address

Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability

Proof of possession of premises

Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship

NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer

Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multi state Coop Act 2002

Food safety management system plan or certificate

Required Documents for the Central FOOD License

Form B duly completed and signed

Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation  

List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address, contact details, and photo ID

Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity

List of food category to be manufactured

Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address

Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability

Source of raw material for milk, meat etc

Recall plan wherever applicable

Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU

NOC/PA document issued by FSSAI

IE code document issued by DGFT

Form IX

Certificate from Ministry of Tourism

Proof of possession of premises

Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship

NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer

Food safety management system plan or certificate

NOC from the municipality or local body

Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation

Declaration form

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Any registered or licensed person under the FSSAI must adhere to the rules and regulation under the FSS Act, 2006. Food safety officer generally conducts the inspection of the food business operator’s facility and identifies the level of compliance with the regulation using a checklist. Based on the compliance level, the food safety officer marks it as:

Compliance (C)

Non-compliance (NC)

Partial compliance (PC)

Not applicable/Not observed (NA)

Based on the above, the food safety officer might issue an improvement notice wherever required per Section 32 of the FSS Act, 2006. If the business operator fails to comply with the improvement notice, the officer after giving the licensee an opportunity to show cause may cancel his license. Any food business operator aggrieved by an improvement notice can appeal to the State Commissioner of Food Safety. The decision thereon can be challenged through appealing to the Food Safety Appellate Tribunal/High Court.

Penalty for Non- Compliance

Renewal of FSSAI Certificate

To continue the business, it is required to be renewed before the expiry of the FSSAI License validity. If your food license expiry is keeping close stay attentive and remember you must apply 30 days prior to the FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration Expiry date.

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