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As per the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, it is mandatory for all food business operators to complete FSSAI registration. A FSSAI license is mandatory for every food product business in India, and the food license number is provided post-registration. Irrespective of whether you are a retail, wholesaler, manufacturer, e-commerce seller, or involved in the distribution or transport of food products, FSSAI registration is mandatory. The FSSAI registration application can be filed online by food product business owners through Vakilsearch.
FSSAI registration provides multiple benefits to food business owners, including increased brand value, better business expansion, legal benefits, and enhanced consumer trust. Here is a complete outline of the benefits:
Based on the type of FSSAI license required the following documents are mandatory for registration:
Basic Registration | Â Â Â State FSSAI License | Â Â Â Central FSSAI License |
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Applying for a food license or FSSAI registration in India is highly simplified through Vakilsearch. We offer a three-step process that can be done online anywhere across India.
Get on call with top legal experts and resolve all your queries on FSSAI registration and license. Based on your requirements, choose the type of FSSAI license and registration required.
Our team will collect all the documents required to apply for FSSAI registration. We will make sure that the documentation is on point and will file for registration process on your behalf.
After submitting the application, our team will make sure to follow up with the process and keep you updated. As soon as the registration is successful, you will receive an FSSAI certificate and a license number.
As per the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006, under Sections 31(1) and 31(2), FSSAI registration is mandatory for every food business operator in the country. Food manufacturers and food business operators should be licensed or registered under the food safety and standards authority of India. The registration process is also mandatory for pretty food manufacturers, Petty, retailers, itinerant vendors, temporary stall holders, and small-scale cottage industries with an annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakhs. Businesses with an annual income of more than ₹12 lakhs are required to apply for an FSSAI license.
Section 32 of the Food Standards and Safety Act of 2006 permits the authorities to issue improvement notices, and noncompliance may result in license cancellation. Here is a detailed outline of the penalties collected:
Sl.No | Particulars | Fine |
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1 | Food quality not up to the act’s standards | ₹2 Lakh Petty manufacturer – ₹25,000/- |
2 | Sub-standard food | ₹5 Lakh |
3 | Misbranded Food | ₹3 Lakh |
4 | False description or deceptive advertising | ₹10 Lakh |
5 | Extraneous matter in food | ₹1 Lakh |
6 | disregard for the food safety officer’s instructions | ₹2 Lakh |
7 | Unhygienic processing or manufacture | ₹1 Lakh |
The FSSAI registration is a process of registering with the government and is best suited for small-scale businesses with limited turnover, whereas an FSSAI license is a 14-digit number provided to the FBOs if their annual returns exceed ₹12 lakhs. The differences are further discussed below:
Particulars | FSSAI Registration | FSSAI License |
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Turnover Limit | companies with yearly sales of no more than ₹12 lakh | Businesses having an annual turnover of more than ₹12 lakh. |
Types | Basic Registration. | FSSAI Central License and FSSAI State License. |
Size of Business | Petty food business operators. | Medium and large-sized food business operators and food businesses. |
Duration | The duration is determined by how applicable the registration is. | issued with a one-year minimum and a five-year maximum term. |
Application | Form A | Form B |
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Publication | The registered number and the FSSAI registration shall be prominently displayed on the product package and on the office premises, respectively. | It is mandatory for exporters, importers, traders, and producers to display the FSSAI license number on the product packaging. |
FoSCos (Food Safety Compliance System) is an online platform introduced by FSSAI to streamline licensing, registration, and compliance processes for food businesses in India.
Yes, GST registration is mandatory for businesses with an FSSAI registration, as per the regulations set by the government.
To obtain an FSSAI certificate, businesses need to apply online through the FSSAI portal, submit required documents, undergo inspection, and comply with food safety regulations.
Registered businesses can log in to the FoSCos portal using their credentials, navigate to the certificate section, and download the FSSAI registration certificate.
Businesses can renew their FSSAI registration or license online through the FSSAI portal by submitting required documents and fees before the expiration date.
Small-scale food businesses with annual turnover below a certain threshold, specified by FSSAI, are exempted from the FoSCos license requirement.
Small-scale food businesses with annual turnover below a certain threshold, specified by FSSAI, are exempted from the FoSCos license requirement.
The veg symbol on food products indicates that the product is suitable for consumption by vegetarians and does not contain any non-vegetarian ingredients.