FSSAI Registration

What is an FSSAI Registration?

FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.It is the apex body for the FSSAI Registration and Licensing of food business operators (FBO) in India.

The FSSAI is an autonomous organization constituted under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.It was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

FSSAI Registration is mandatory compliance for all types of food business operators in India. It is compulsory to obtain an FSSAI registration before commencing any food business operation in the country.

The FSSAI provides a 14 digit registration or license number to the food operators to create an accountability for quality standards of food products. The registration compliance is divided into basic FSSAI registration and FSSAI license category.

The basic Registration category differs from a License category in terms of size and nature of business operations. The parties should obtain the applicable compliance before commencing the business operations.

Who Should Obtain FSSAI Registration?

The following individuals or entities are eligible for an FSSAI Registration or License

• All types of Food Manufacturer
• Food Packaging unit or Storage unit
• Wholesale or Trading or Online Food Business Operator
• Caters, Hotel or Raw material supplier
• Exporter and Importer of food products
• Transporter and Distributors
• Retailers of Food Product

FSSAI Registration/ License Types

The food business operators will be provided a 14 digit number by FSSAI after successful completion of the registration process.The FSSAI Registration has been divided into 3 categories based on criteria of business turnover.

There is an another criteria for obtaining registration or license.This criteria is based upon the production capacity of the food business unit irrespective of the turnover of the business.

Food Processing Units,Slaughtering Units,Meat processing Units are alotted their registration or license based on the latter criteria.

Procedure for FSSAI Registration

For Basic Registration from FSSAI

• This registration can be obtained by applying to the food and Safety Department.
• The application shall be submitted in Form A.
• If the application is accepted or rejected it shall be intimated by the Department within seven days from the date of submission of the application and should be intimated in writing.
• The registration certificate granted by the Department after accepting the application shall contain the registration number and the photo of the applicant.
• At the time of carrying on the food business, the Food Business Operator should prominently display the certificate of registration at the place of business.

For an FSSAI License

• To obtain an FSSAI License, the Food Business Operator shall make an application to the Licensing Authority via the FSSAI online registration process.
• This application is made in food license application Form B.
• The application should be annexed with self-declaration, affidavit, and Annexure as applicable.
• This license is granted for a period of 1 to 5 years as the time limit requested by the food business operator.
• Higher the period for which license is obtained the higher would be the application fees.
• The license can be renewed by making an application.

Statutory Fees

• Fees for FSSAI Basic Registration -Rs. 100 p.a.
• Fees for FSSAI state license- 2000 to 5000 P.A (State-wise variation exists. For actual fees, you can make inquiry from FSSAI License consultant)
• The Fees for FSSAI Central License is Rs. 7500/- p.a.

Penalty for Non-Compliance

The food business operators are compelled to follow the standards prescribed by FSSAI about the operations of food businesses. Any failure to following the guidelines established by FSSSAI can attract FBO to be liable for a penalty.

Documents required for FSSAI Registration