Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Registration

All enterprises involved in the production, marketing, import, and / or distribution of food-related products are obliged to register for FSSAI Registration.

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Understanding the FSSAI Registration

Food safety and standards Act, 2006 came into existence with an agenda to promote the availability of pure and hygienic food product in the Indian market. While accomplishing its objective, the act encountered a massive change in the industry. As per guidelines, no entity is permitted to engage in the industry in absence of approval certificate from FSSAI.

FSSAI registration is mandatory for every Food Business Operator (FBO), including manufacturing units as well as individuals involved in packaging and distribution are also bound to attain FSSAI registration to operate their food related businesses. The FBO must be a registered entity with separate PAN and GST Registrations along with other necessary local / municipal registrations, such as registration of shops and establishment.

FSSAI Food License bears a 14-digit number, which is location specific and is also term bound. It carries a registration number. The approval certificate is granted by the FSSAI which is operated under Ministry of Family Health and Welfare.

Key-Elements of FSSAI Registration

Regulatory Relevance

Medium sized food businesses operating under limited area are obliged to attain FSSAI approval from respective State authority. Large size food entities, operating across different states, need to approach to Central authority for their FSSAI registration.
Labeling Mandates

FSSAI logo along with valid license number shall be displayed on the label of product package in contrast to the back ground color as per the labeling regulation specified under the FSSAI Guidelines. Any breach to this condition is considered to be a serious offence.
Exemption for Hawkers

The street food sellers, food hawkers, or cottage food industries are exempted from FSSAI registration. Tiny food business can operate without FSSAI license.
Defined Renewal

FSSAI license needs to be renewed after a prescribed period of time as it doesn’t come with lifetime validity. It can be renewed as per business requirements.
Multiple Licenses

Food entities operating across different states are bound with respective State laws of that place. As per the FSSAI instructions, such businesses need to apply for multiple FSSAI licenses as per their territory of operations.

Who Needs An FSSAI License?

Food License is mandatory for every FBO in India and every FBO needs to comply with the stringent FSSAI guidelines. Moreover, the renewal term of FSSAI License varied from one year to five years, depending on the type of FBO you are.

Canteen
Club
Dhabha
Distributor
Food-Processor
Restaurants
Retailer
Storage
Supplier
Transporter
Wholesaler
Others

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