FSSAI Registrations

What is FSSAI Registration?

As per Section 31(1) & 31(2) of FSS Act, 2006 every Food Business Operator in the country is required to be licensed/registered under the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India. Registration is meant for petty food manufacturers that includes petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stall holder or small or cottage scale industry having annual turnover up to 12 lacs. All food businesses having income more than this limit are required to take a license.

Why to get FSSAI Registration

Every food business operator involved in the manufacturing, processing, storage distribution and sale of food products must compulsorily obtain FSSAI Registration or License. FSSAI Registration is different from FSSAI License in the sense that depending on the size and nature of the business, Food Business Operators (FBO) should obtain the necessary registration or license. It is a 14-digit registration or a license number which is printed on all the food packages. The 14-digit registration number gives details about the assembling state, producer’s permit. This registration procedure is aimed to create more accountability on the FBO to maintain the quality of the food products. The licensing and registration procedure and requirements are regulated by Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of food Business) Regulations, 2011.

Benefits of FSSAI Registration:

• Consumer Awareness: If your food is FSSAI compliant then consumers are more likely to trust your food and its quality.
• Legal Advantage: Though the registration fee is nominal, a hefty penalty is imposed on the business which is being done without a food license.
• Using FSSAI Logo: Logo on your product gives it a superior quality over others.
• Business Expansion: More opportunities can be availed since after FSSAI recognition, your food quality becomes trustful and reliable.

Criteria for getting FSSAI registration

The following criteria should be fulfilled for registration:

• Any FBO with an annual turnover of not more than Rs. 12 lakhs.
• Petty retailer dealing in food products.
• Any person who manufactures or sells any food article by himself.
• Food sale is done by the temporary stall holder.
• Any individual who distributes food in any religious or social gathering except a caterer.
• Small-scale or cottage industries dealing in the food business.

Documents required:

For obtaining Central 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.

For Obtaining State 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.

For State and Central license:

• A completed and signed Form B
• Address proof
• List of food category and products
• Layout plan of the proposed location
• List of equipment
• NOC from municipality
• Incorporation certificate
• List of directors/partners
• MOA and AOA
• Water test report
• Import Export Code