What is FSSAI / food license:-
Food License Registration certificate is required to run a food product business. You have to register under Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to manufacture, distribute and transport food products. FSSAI is established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI Certificate and FSSAI License are same which ensures the quality, purity and other important factors the customers can rely upon.
Difference between FSSAI & food license:-
Both FSSAI and Food License are same.
What are the different types of license:-
License Type |
Eligibility |
Validity |
Fee |
FSSAI Basic License |
Annual turnover of the business is less than 12 lakhs |
1 Year |
Rs.1500/- |
FSSAI State License |
Annual turnover of the business is between 12 to 20 crores |
1 To 5 Years |
Rs. 4000/- |
FSSAI Central License |
Annual turnover of the business is above 20 crores |
1 To 5 Years |
Rs. 6000/- |
Who needs the FSSAI License:-
- Dairy units
- Slaughtering units
- Every food processing unit including relabellers and repackers
- Storage (Cold/ Refrigerated)
- Wholesaler
- Distributor
- Dhaba, Food catering
- Hotel
- Vegetable oil processing unit
- Meat processing unit
- Storage (Except controlled atmosphere)
- Storage ( Controlled & cold)
- Retailer
- Supplier
- Club/ Canteen
- Restaurant
- Marketer
Documents required for FSSAI registration
For Basic FSSAI Registration
For Basic FSSAI Registration
- Passport Photo
- Photo Id Proof ( Aadhar Self attested )
- Address proof with rent agreement, if not owned
For FSSAI state and central license
- Passport Photo
- Address Prof ( Aadhar )
- Photo id Prof ( Aadhar )
- List of equipments
- Incorporation Certificate
- MOA And AOA
- Import Export Code
- List Of Food Category
- Blue Print/ layout Plan
- NOC From Municipality
- List Of Directors /Partners
- Water Test Report
What are the advantages of obtaining FSSAI food license?
- The food business can get several legal benefits
- Creates consumer awareness
- You can use FSSAI logo, which can build goodwill among the customers.
- Set down science-based principles
- Regulate manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food
- To facilitate food safety
- The research and development sector is responsible to maintain the safety.
- New guidelines are introduced which are compatible with international organization
- Set up evidence proof studies for building policies.
- There is a huge chance of business expansion.