Types of FSSAI Licenses

FSSAI License Registration is categorized under three categories as mentioned below:

1. FSSAI Basic Registration

Annual turnover below Rs. 12 lakh for food businesses

2. FSSAI State License

Annual turnover more than Rs. 12 lakh but below Rs. 20 crore for food businesses

3. FSSAI Central License

Annual turnover more than Rs. 20 crore for food businesses 

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Steps for FSSAI Registration

Step 1: Food business operators need to register them with the Registration Authority by submitting Application.

Step 2: Food service operators after registering are required to fill in the application form ‘Form A’.

Step 3: After form submission, applicant shall receive a 14 digit Unique Application Reference Number

Step 4: Within 7 days of form submission, Registering Authority (RA) shall issue the registration certificate or reject the application, depending on their verification and observation

Step 5: Food business operator may start the business once he/she receives approval certificate from the Registering Authority

Step 6: If required, RA may issue notice for inspection and the order shall be given within 7 days

Step 7: Inspection will be done in 30 days and post that Food Business Operator can start the business

Information required to be submitted in the registration form

Name of the applicant, company, address, email address, mobile number, user ID, password and lastly agreeing on the terms of use of Food Licensing & Registration System (FLRS).

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Benefits of FSSAI Registration

• It creates trust and credibility among your customers

• The FSSAI logo is widely recognised and hence it can ensure goodwill among consumers

• Hygiene and cleanliness are regulated and followed when FSSAI registration is involved

• You can create better work policies or improve them through studies that you get access to

• New knowledge about the industry is shared with you which will help you to improve your safety standards and aid you in reaching the standards of international organisations

• FSSAI licence is important for exporting food products to other countries

• FSSAI is also responsible for setting guidelines and procedures for quality assurance of the accredited labs as per ISO17025.

 

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

• Duly filled and signed application form

• Passport-sized photographs

• Identity proof of Applicant (Food Business Operator)

• Proof of property ownership

• Address Proof

• Business Address Proof

• Rent Agreement

• Food safety management system plan

• List of food items to be used

• Certificate of incorporation