FSSAI Registration
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What is FSSAI?
FSSAI is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It operates under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
What is Food License?
A Food License is an authorization issued by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) that permits a food business operator (FBO) to manufacture, store, distribute, or sell food products in India legally. It ensures that the food being handled meets the standards set by the FSSAI for safety, hygiene, and quality.
Benefits of FSSAI Registration
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1. Legal Authorization
- It provides legal approval to operate a food business in India under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
- Helps avoid penalties, fines, or business closure.
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2. Builds Consumer Trust
- The FSSAI logo and license number on packaging signals that your food is safe and approved, increasing credibility with customers.
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3. Business Expansion Made Easy
- Essential for expanding your food business, whether interstate or international.
- Required for partnerships with delivery platforms (e.g., Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon, etc.).
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4. Ensures Food Safety and Quality
- Promotes hygienic practices, standardized processes, and clean manufacturing.
- Helps maintain consistent food quality.
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5. Boosts Brand Reputation
- An FSSAI license can make your brand appear more professional and trustworthy.
- Can give you an edge over unlicensed competitors.
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6. Access to Government Schemes and Loans
- Helps avail government support, MSME schemes, and business loans more easily.
- Required while applying for ISO certifications, subsidies, tenders, etc.
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7. Easy Product Recall in Case of Issue
- FSSAI registration helps track food batches, making product recalls and corrections easier if quality issues arise.
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8. Mandatory for Advertisement
- You can legally advertise your food product with the FSSAI license and use the logo to build brand awareness.
Eligibility for FSSAI Registration
A. As per License:
- ▪ BASIC – Business turnover up to ₹12 lakhs
- ▪ STATE – Annual turnover ₹12 lakhs to ₹20 crores
- ▪ CENTRAL – Annual turnover above ₹20 crores
B. General Eligibility:
Entities must be involved in one or more of the following food-related activities:
- ▪ Manufacturing
- ▪ Processing
- ▪ Packaging
- ▪ Storage
- ▪ Distribution
- ▪ Sale (retail/wholesale)
- ▪ Import/Export
- ▪ Online food delivery
Types of Licenses
| License Type | Turnover | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Registration | Up to ₹12 lakhs | Small vendors, home kitchens |
| State License | ₹12 lakhs – ₹20 crores | Mid-size restaurants, manufacturers |
| Central License | Above ₹20 crores | Import/export, e-commerce, large businesses |
Documents Required for FSSAI Registration
| Basic Registration | State and Central License |
|---|---|
| Address Proof (Any utility bill) | Address Proof (Any utility bill) |
| KYC documents of the authorized person | KYC documents of the authorized person |
| Passport size photo of the individual | Photo of the authorized person with the premises |
| Photo of the authorized person with the premises | MOA of the company |
| List of Directors | |
| Water Lab Test report (only for State License) | |
| This list is exhaustive; other documents can be requested depending on the business activity. | |
Kinds of Businesses
- ▪ Food Manufacturing Units
- ▪ Food Retailers
- ▪ Food Service Businesses
- ▪ Food Transportation Services
- ▪ Food Storage Units
- ▪ Food Distributors and Wholesalers
- ▪ E-Commerce and Online Food Businesses
- ▪ Food Importers & Exporters
- ▪ Home-Based Food Businesses
- ▪ Food Packaging and Labelling Units
Food Categories
- ▪ Dairy products and analogues (excluding products of food category 2.0)
- ▪ Fats and oils, and fat emulsions
- ▪ Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet
- ▪ Fruits and vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, fresh pulses and legumes, aloe vera, seaweeds, nuts, and seeds)
- ▪ Confectionery
- ▪ Cereals and cereal products, derived from cereal grains, roots, tubers, pulses, legumes, and pith or soft core of palm tree (excluding bakery wares of food category 7)
- ▪ Bakery products
- ▪ Fish and fish products, including mollusks, crustaceans, and echinoderms
- ▪ Meat and meat products, including poultry
- ▪ Eggs and egg products
- ▪ Sweeteners, including honey
- ▪ Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, and protein products
- ▪ Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses
- ▪ Beverages, excluding dairy products
- ▪ Ready-to-eat savories
- ▪ Prepared foods
- ▪ Indian sweets and Indian snacks & savories products
- ▪ Substances added to food
- ▪ Standardized food products, excluding those covered under categories 1–14
Annual Returns
A. Who Needs to File:
- ▪ Food Manufacturers, Processors, and Importers
- ▪ Dairy Units, Edible Oil Producers, & Exporters
- ▪ Wholesale and Retail Food Businesses
- ▪ Food Packing & Labeling Units
B. Returns:
| Form | Mandatory For | Cover | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORM D1 | All manufacturers, packers, importers, etc. | Production & Sales data of the previous financial year | By May 31st of every year |
| FORM D2 | Dairy units handling over 10,000 liters of milk per day or 500 metric tons of milk solids annually | Reports milk/milk products handled | Every six months (by October 31st & April 30th) |
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