FSSAI
Types of FSSAI License in India
According to the FSSAI Act, 2006 all food businesses are required to be registered/licensed under the following 3 categories:
FSSAI Registration.
It is the primary kind of food license issued for businesses that are small in turnover – up to ₹12 lakhs approximately per annum,providing a simplified registration process while still ensuring adherence to basic food safety regulations .This is suitable for small-scale food businesses, including petty food manufacturers, small eateries, and individual food processors.
Catering businesses irrespective of their turnover have to apply for a state license and not a basic FSSAI registration.
FSSAI State License.
Companies that have a profit greater than ₹12 lakhs and less than ₹20 crores per annum require a state license.This category is meant for medium-sized food businesses operating within a specific state. It is applicable to businesses with a moderate turnover and covers entities such as distributors, manufacturers, and suppliers. The State FSSAI License is obtained from the respective State Government's FSSAI department.
FSSAI Central License.
The central registration is for bigger businesses that have a turnover of over ₹20 crores per annum. Larger enterprises engaged in food manufacturing and distribution on a national scale are required to obtain the Central FSSAI License. This category is suitable for businesses with a substantial annual turnover. Central FSSAI License is granted by the Central Government's FSSAI department and is essential for ensuring compliance with national-level food safety standards
Companies that supply food to government offices/departments and businesses involved in food import/export have to get a central license as well.
Food Business Operators Who Require FSSAI Registration?
- Petty retailers, Retail Shops, Snacks shops, Confectionery or Bakery shops, etc.
- Temporary stalls, fixed stalls, or food premises are involved in preparing, storing, distributing, and selling food products.
- Hawkers sell packaged or freshly prepared food by traveling from one location to another.
- Dairy Units, including Milk Chilling Units, Petty Milkmen, and Milk Vendors.
- Slaughtering house.
- Fish Processing, Meat Processing, and unit.
- All Food Manufacturing units that include Repacking food.
- Vegetable Oil Processing Units.
- Proprietary food and Novel food.
- Cold/refrigerated storage facility.
- Transporter of food products having several specialized vehicles like insulated refrigerated vans/wagons, milk tankers, food wagons, food trucks, etc
- Wholesalers, suppliers, distributors, and marketers of food products.
- Hotels, Restaurants, and Bars.
- Canteens and Cafeteria, including mid-day meal canteens.
- Food Vending Agencies and Caterers.
- Dhaba, PG provides food, a Banquet hall with food catering arrangements, Home Based Canteen, and Food stalls at fairs or religious institutions.
- Importers and Exporters of food items and food ingredients.
- E-Commerce food suppliers, including cloud kitchens.
Document list for State & Central License.
- Proof of address of business.
- A passport-sized photograph.
- A list of directors or partners.
- A certificate of incorporation.
- The MOA and AOA of the business.
- An identity proof that contains a photograph(pan card & Aadhaar card).
- No objection certificate from the local municipality or trade license.
- Self declaration will be prepared by client filing and will be shared for signatures.
Manufacturing Units
Including the above-mentioned documents, manufacturing units have to submit the following documents as well:
- The blueprint of warehouse, plant, etc.
- A list of all machinery.
- Report of a water test.
- List of all food categories.
Material details for filing of the Annual FSSAI Returns?
Every FBO must provide the following data in the form while depositing FSSAI annual returns:
Name details of the food products which are manufactured or handled or sold or imported or exported.
Countries or ports details from where the products are exported.
Size of the bottle or can or any other package or bulk package.
Quantity in Metric Tons.
The value The selling price per Kilogram or unit of packaging.
Quantity of imported or exported (in Kg) Rate per unit or Kilogram of packaging C.I.F/F.O.B.(Free on Board).
Entities exempted from FSSAI Annual Return.
Restaurants.
Fast food .
joints Canteens.
Grocery stores .
Penalty for delaying the filing of Annual FSSAI Returns.
As per Section 2.1.13 (3) of, FSSAI, 2011, any delay in filing a return beyond 31st May of each year shall attract a penalty of Rs. 100 per day of the delay.
Irrespective of the previous year's production, all the Food Business operators need to file FSSAI Form D-1. FORM D-1 is an annual return, which can either be filed electronically or in the physical form specified by the Food Safety Commissioner.
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State Governemnt fees of Rs 2000 plus clientfiling charges of Rs 1000 plus gst 118.
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Central Governemnt fees of Rs 8850 plus clientfiling charges of Rs 1150 plus gst 207
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Central license for one year inclusive of Government fees.

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