FSSAI License

Overview of Basic FSSAI Registration

FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, which is responsible for the issuance of food licenses to Food Business Operators. It is the apex body incorporated by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare; the Government of India is accountable for setting up standards for selling, packaging, or storage of food items in India. Additionally, it was set up under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

Same way all proprietary food units require to get FSSAI registration/license. Proprietary food means an article of food that has not been standardized under these regulations, but does not include any novel food, foods for special dietary use, foods for special medical purposes, functional foods, nutraceuticals, health supplements and such other articles of food which the central government may notify in this behalf.

It is essential for food business operators like manufacturers, traders, and food store owners to obtain the Basic FSSAI Registration. Furthermore, there are two types of food licenses depending on the size or scale of the food business, namely, FSSAI License and Basic FSSAI Registration.

Who Requires a Basic FSSAI Registration?

Every Food Business Operator like hawkers, petty retailers, etc having an annual turnover of upto 12 lacs is under obligation to be registered under the FSSAI Law. Currently, the FSSAI authority is not accepting any registration application for Basic FSSAI License other than any proprietor/or proprietary food units. A Food Business Operator must take note that a Basic FSSAI Registration is mandatory if the Business Falls in any below-mentioned Categories.

• Manufacture
• Procurement
• Processing
• Distribution
• Storage
• Packaging

To be more precise and elaborate, any company or an individual that operates with food substances from the manufacturing units to the serving dishes must obtain the Basic FSSAI Registration.

What are the Benefits of Getting an FSSAI License?

Basic FSSAI Registration is mandatory for anyone who aims to do food business. This not only involves food preparation but also who handles food at various stages before it eventually reaches the customer like –

• Raw materials,
• Manufacturing,
• processing,
• Mess,
• Canteen packing and,
• The distribution as well as the agencies who have authority to sell them.

The benefit of FSSAI license and registration that help businesses are as given below: –

• Aware The ConsumersConsumers are becoming more mindful of the nature & quality of their food, which deserves to give many thanks to today’s digital world. Therefore, holding a valid Basic FSSAI Registration allows for enhancing the level of food credibility and chances of businesses to improve.
• Ensures Goodwill And Brand ImageThe FSSAI logo can ensure goodwill among consumers, which is widely recognized in the food market.
• Creates TrustworthinessIt makes food as well as quality more reliable and, trustworthy on science-based principles.
• RationalizationStreamlines all the processes occupied from manufacturing to distribution as well as the sale of the food products in the market.
• Maintains Cleanliness And HygieneThe important facet of cleanliness and hygiene are followed and regulated when FSSAI registration is concerned.
• Expansion And GrowthFSSAI registration positively influence the production and dependability of the company. Therefore, FSSAI license registration gives it a huge chance for a business to expand and grow.
• Provides Quality AssuranceFSSAI is also liable for setting procedures and guidelines for the attributed labs’ quality assurance as per ISO17025. This enables the customer to think the product is safe to consume in any aspect, as it adheres with the guidelines prescribed by the FSSAI Authority.

What is the Checklist Eligibility for FSSAI Basic Registration?

All small food business operators functioning in one state are registered under Basic FSSAI Registration. This type of basic FSSAI certificate must be permitted to the state in which the business is located. The eligibility criteria for the basic FSSAI registration are as follows:-

• Food business operators like wholesalers, dealers, distributors, food sellers, hawkers, bars, restaurants,
• Food storage units, Dhaba, restaurants, hotels with an annual turnover of upto 12 lakhs.
• Retailers with operations restricted to sell consumer items.
• Small-scale manufacturers processing products.
• Food Manufactures/units.
• Entities that sell food except the ones serving at any social or religious gathering.
• The cottage industries related to food.
• Milk units carrying the dairy processing that have a capacity not surpassing 500 liters per day or have up to 2.5 tons of milk solids annually.
• Slaughter capacity for not more than 2 large and 10 small cattle, 50 poultry birds per day.
• Manufacture or refining in solvents and refineries of vegetable oil components, like oil expeller devices. Up to 100 kg/liters (not including milk and meat) per day.

What Documents are Required for Basic FSSAI Registration?

Given below is the list of documents you would require for the issuance of Basic FSSAI Registration:

• FSSAI Declaration,
• Photo identity proof of food business operator
• A copy of proof of possession of premise such as rent agreement,
• MOA, AOA, Partnership deed, etc. – depending on the type of entity,
• Category of food products involved,
• Plan of food safety management system

Note: Additional Documents will be required For Manufacturers

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