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FSSAI Licences

The Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 introduced to improve the hygiene and quality of food has brought about tremendous changes in the food industry. As per the Act, no person shall commence or carry on any food business except under a FSSAI license . Therefore, any food manufacturing or processing or packaging or distributing entity is now required to obtain a FSSAI License .

FSSAI licences is required for all petty food business operator. Petty food business operator is any person or entity who Manufacturers or sells any article of food himself or a petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor, juice stall, sweets shops or temporary stall holder; or Hawker selling packaged or freshly prepared food by travelling on movable cart or foot from one location to other. Small scale or cottage or such other industries relating to food business or tiny food businesses with an annual turnover not exceeding Rs 12 lakhs and whose: Production capacity of food (other than milk and milk products and meat and meat products) does not exceed 100 kg/ltr per day or Procurement or handling and collection of milk is up to 500 litres of milk per day or Slaughtering capacity is 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day or less. Petty food business operators are required to obtain a FSSAI Licences by submitting an application for fssai licence in Form A. On submission of a FSSAI Licences application, the fssai licence should be provided or application rejected in writing within 7 days of receipt of an application by authority.

FSSAI – State

Any person or entity that does not not classify as a petty food business operator is required to obtain a FSSAI license for operating a food business in India. FSSAI license is of two types, State FSSAI License and Central FSSAI License. Based on the size and nature of the business, the licensing authority would change. Some of the types of entities that require FSSAI state license are:

  • Hotel providing lodging, meals and other guest services – upto four star rating.
  • Restaurants and bars having turnover of upto Rs.20 crores per year
  • Club/Canteen
  • Caterers having turnover of upto Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food vending agencies having upto 100 vending machines in only 1 state
  • Mid day meal caterers having turnover of upto Rs.20 crores
  • Mid day meal canteens having turnover of more than Rs.12 lakhs per year
  • Food product marketers with a turnover of upto Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food retailers with a turnover of upto Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food suppliers with a turnover of upto Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food product distributors with a turnover of upto Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food product wholesales with a turnover of upto Rs.30 crores per year
  • Food transporters having upto 100 vehicles and a turnover of upto Rs.30 crores per year
  • Dairy units processing over 500 liters of milk per day or 2.5 MT of milk solids per year
  • Vegetable oil processing units with turnover of more than Rs.12 lakhs per year
  • Slaughter house processing more than 50 poultry birds or 11 small animals or 3 large animals
  • Meat processing unit with a capacity of more than 500kg of meat per day or 150 MT of meat per year
  • All grains, cereals, pulses milling units without any limit on production capacity
  • Food manufacturing or processing or packing unit with turnover of more than Rs.12 lakhs per year or production capacity of more than 100kg or 100 liters per day
  • Cold storage unit with turnover of more than Rs.12 lakhs per year
  • Cold + Atmospheric Controlled Storage with turnover of more than Rs.12 lakhs per year
  • Storage unit with turnover of more than Rs.12 lakhs per year

FSSAI  – Central

Large food manufacturers / processors / transporters and importers of food products require central FSSAI license. Some of the types of entities that require FSSAI central license are:

  • Five star hotels
  • Restaurants with a turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per year
  • Caterers with a turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food vending agencies with more than 100 vending machines or having machines in two or more states
  • Food product importers
  • Food product exporters
  • Selling food products through e-commerce
  • Registered office of food business operators having operations in two or more state
  • Food business activity in premises belonging to Central Government Agencies
  • Departmental Canteens at the premises belonging to Central Government Institutions
  • Food business activity in Airport or Seaport
  • Food business activity in Railway Stations
  • Food product marketers with turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food product retailers with turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food product suppliers with turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food product distributors with turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food product wholesalers with turnover of more than Rs.30 crores per year
  • Food product transporters with turnover of more than Rs.30 crores per year and having more than 100 vehicles
  • Proprietary or novel food manufacturers
  • Mid-day meal caterers with a turnover of more than Rs.20 crores per year
  • Food manufacturing or processing or packing unit with a production capacity of more than 2MT per day
  • Dairy units with capacity to process more than 50,000 liters of milk per day or more than 2500MT of milk solids per year
  • Vegetable oil processing units with a processing capacity of more than 2MT per day
  • Slaughtering house with a capacity to process over 1000 birds or 150 small animals or 50 large animals per day
  • Meat processing units with processing capacity of more than 500kg of meat per day or 150MT of meat per annum
  • Cold storage units with a capacity of more than 10,000 MT
  • Cold storage that is atmospheric controlled with a capacity of more than 1000 MT
  • Food storage with a capacity of more than 50,000 MT

DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR FSSAI REGISTRATION AND LICENSE

REGISTRATION

  • Passport Size Photo
  • Identity Proof (Such as Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhar Card)
  • Declaration

STATE LICENSE

  • Passport Size Photo
  • Identity Proof (Such as Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhar Card)
  • Declaration
  • Address Proof (Such as Rent agreement or electricity bill + NOC )
  • In case of water is ground water, then NOC from Municpal Corporation

CENTERAL LICENSE

  • Passport Size Photo
  • Identity Proof (Such as Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhar Card)
  • Declaration
  • Address Proof (Such as Rent agreement or electricity bill + NOC )
  • In case of water is ground water, then NOC from Municpal Corporation
  • In case importer/exporter,
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

About FSSAI and Food Safety Compliance

1. What is FSSAI?

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. It is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.

2. Why is an FSSAI license required?

An FSSAI license ensures that the food business complies with safety and hygiene standards. It is mandatory for all food-related businesses to obtain this license to operate legally in India.

3. Who needs to obtain an FSSAI registration or license?

Any individual or entity involved in the manufacture, storage, distribution, transportation, or sale of food products must obtain an FSSAI registration or license. This includes restaurants, street vendors, food processors, importers/exporters, caterers, and online food businesses.

4. What are the different types of FSSAI licenses?

There are three types of FSSAI registrations/licenses:

  • Basic Registration: For small food businesses with annual turnover up to ₹12 lakhs.

  • State License: For medium-sized businesses with turnover between ₹12 lakhs and ₹20 crores.

  • Central License: For large businesses or those operating in more than one state or involved in import/export.

6. What documents are required for FSSAI registration/license?

Commonly required documents include:

  • Photo ID and address proof of the business owner

  • Business registration certificate

  • Food safety management plan

  • Proof of premises (rent agreement or utility bill)

  • List of food products to be handled

Requirements may vary based on license type and business activity.

7. What is the validity period of the FSSAI license?

FSSAI licenses are valid for 1 to 5 years, depending on the choice made at the time of application. Renewal should be done at least 30 days before expiry.

8. How can I check the status of my FSSAI application?

You can track your application status by logging into your account on the FSSAI licensing portal or by visiting the Track Application section.

9. What happens if I operate without an FSSAI license?

Operating a food business without an FSSAI license is illegal and can result in penalties, including fines up to ₹5 lakhs and imprisonment.

10. Can I update or modify my FSSAI license details?

Yes, you can modify details like address, contact information, food product list, etc., by applying for a modification through the FSSAI online portal.

11. How can I renew my FSSAI license?

Renewal can be done online through the FSSAI portal. It is advised to apply for renewal at least 30 days before the license expiry date to avoid penalties.

12. Is FSSAI registration required for home-based food businesses or cloud kitchens?

Yes, even home-based food businesses, tiffin services, and cloud kitchens must be registered with FSSAI if they handle food meant for sale.

Penalties and Offences for Non-compliance

The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) takes the matters related to the production and processing of food seriously. There is Section 50 to Section 65 that deals with the offenses under the FSSAI 2006. It keeps track of all the necessary requirements that one needs to abide by and follow the compliance policy to avoid being punished. The basic offence is the sale of food without the FSSAI licence for which one can be punished with imprisonment and a penalty of about 5 lakhs. Some of the other offences are:

The sale of substandard quality of food is considered as an offence under the FSSAI regulations and a penalty of 5 lakhs is to be paid

The sale of misbranded products is punishable with a penalty of 3 lakhs.

The production, processing and storage of food with unethical means is punished with a penalty of 1 lakhs.

The production, processing and storage of food with unhealthy means is punished with a penalty of 1 lakhs.

There is also a penalty of 5 lakhs if the person suffers because of low quality food.

The individual who fails to rectify their mistakes will be faced with shutting down of the business and cancellation of license.

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