FSSAI License category you should apply for your food business

Posted by Ananya Nair on January 6th, 2021

FSSAI stands for” Food Safety and Standards Authority of India”. The FSSAI Food License is issued by the respective food authority of India that ensures the food products safety manufactured or supplied by various food Business operators in India. As per Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006, any food business operator in India to regulate the manufacturing, processing, storing and distributing of food needs to get FSSAI licence to ensure availability of safe food for human daily consumption.

To maintain the quality of food level is mandatory to ensure the safety and satisfaction to each and every customer of food business operators. FSSAI Registration plays an important role in formulating the controlling procedures.

Documents required for obtaining FSSAI registration

• FSSAI declaration
• Photo Identity of FBO
• Proof of possession of premises (eg. Rental Agreement )
• Partnership Deed / Certificate of Incorporation / Articles of Association etc.
• List of food products to be dealt with.
• Food safety management system plan

Type of FSSAI Registration  

FSSAI registration is segregated in three different categories. One is Basic registration and other two are State registration and Central registration. The FSSAI registration fees are different as mentioned below:

• Basic FSSAI Registration - Annual turnover below 12 lakhs. Government fees - 100/- per year
• State FSSAI Registration - Annual turnover above 12 lakhs and below 20 crores. Government fees – INR 2000/- to 5000/- per year depending upon type of business i.e. manufacturer, retailer etc.
• Central FSSAI Registration - Annual turnover above 20 crores. Government fees – INR 7500/- per year

FSSAI Registration Renewal

The Food Business Operator (FBO) requires filing a renewal application within 30 days before the expiry of the license. The renewal application filed after the expiry of 30 days will attract a penalty of Rs. 100/- per day till the submission of the renewal application. The renewal option will be available to FBO 120 days prior to the expiry of the valid license.

Any person who is involved in the food business has to apply for an FSSAI license as per the FSSAI Regulation 2011.