Food License

What is fssai full form or fssai meaning
if you are thinking to start a new food business then you have to know about the FSSAI Registration or Food License. FSSAI meaning refers to "Food Safety and Standard Authority of India". From the 2006 all the food related acts come under the FSSAI.The FASSI Department make sure i.e all the food related business must follow the guidelines and regulations under the FSSAI Act 2006. FSSAI is responsible for setting the standard and rules & regulations & directly report to health & family welfare, government of India.


What is fssai registration | fssai license ?
FSSAI Registration is basically a 14 digit registration number which is used by the food related business & printed on the food products with license number. FSSAI Registration is required for each type of the business whether it's a trader or manufacturer or import export or dairy farms etc. if you are involved in the food processing or food manufacturing or packaging or distributing then its mandatory to required the FSSAI Registration or Food License.


Who Required FSSAI Registration | FSSAI License
FSSAI Registration or Food License is required for all type of the food related business. Even if you are thinking to starting a food related business by way of food processing or manufacturing or distributor then its required from starting irrespective of the turnover.
Its helps you in following way -
a) Increase your customer confidence in terms of safety
b) Helps in removal of multiple legal regulations.
c) Helps in promote innovative products.


Type of FSSAI Registration | License
Basically for all the small food related business required legal registration to starting a business in India. In this legal registration business incorporation entity like private limited company or proprietorship firm etc are included. Apart from this you need other license like Food License or GST Registration etc. so Food License and FSSAI License are the same.

There are mainly 3 type of the Food License or FSSAI License category which is required by each food related business.

a) FSSAI Basic Registration -FSSAI Basic Registration is required by the small business which have turnover less than 12 lakh rupees in a year. So if you are just starting your business then its required only the basic FSSAI or Food License Registration. Turnover is calculated on the yearly basis.

b) FSSAI State License Registration -If you have already the FSSAI Basic Registration and cross the turnover of the 12 lakh rupees in a year but less than 20 Cr. rupees then its required the FSSAI State License Registration.

c) FSSAI Central License Registration -If you are starting import export business or want to supply at the government various department then its required the FSSAI Central License Registration.even it’s also required for the large scale turnover more than 20 Cr. in a year companies.


What is food and safety Department or Registration ?
Food and Safety Department is related to the FSSAI Department. Food and Safety department works to farming rules regarding the food related articles and implementation of the policies. It's also provide the scientific and technical support to the central govt regarding the food related articles. Its act as collection of the food related data consumption with general awareness about the Food Safety and Food Standards.


Documents Required for the FSSAI Registration | Food License
FSSAI Registration is required the documents depend on the type of the legal entity and type of the Food License or FSSAI Registration.
Following are the documents required for FSSAI registration
Personal information of the FSSAI Application Applicant -
PAN Card: Copy of PAN is mandatory identity proof.
Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card/ Driving License/Passport (Either of the Four)
Passport size Photo

Documents for Registered office from where the food business is being operated
The latest Utility Bill( Electricity / Water Bill)
Copy of Rent Agreement( if Rented property)
Copy of property paper (if owned property)

Note - It’s can be a residential property, there is no issue in that but above documentation are required for the same.
In addition to the above following documents are also required for Basic FSSAI Registration:


Form-A must be appropriated completely and signed by all directors/ partners/ proprietor /Executive member of society
Declaration regarding food safety management system(FSMS) on the letterhead of the firm or company
Proof of Income determining the annual turnover of food business operator
Nomination of the person appointed by the company in Form No.IX and the copy of Board Resolution
Self Declaration by Director
Affidavit on Non-Judicial Stamp paper

In addition to the above following documents are also required for State or Central FSSAI License :
Duly filled Form – B must be correctly and appropriately completed and signed by the directors/ partners/ proprietor/ Executive member of society
List of Partners/Proprietor/Executive Members of Society with complete address and contact details.

Blueprint plan/layout plan of the processing unit installed capacity and horsepower used.
Constitution of company MOA and AOA / Partnership Deed
Analysis report as per the nature and business activity of the company
Food and safety management system and certificate
Declaration regarding food safety management system(FSMS) on the letterhead of the firm or company
Proof of Income determining the annual turnover of food business operator
Nomination of the person appointed by the company in Form No.IX and the copy of Board Resolution
Self Declaration by Director
NOC from the local authority
Affidavit on Non-Judicial Stamp paper
List of food category desired to be manufactured
Production unit Photograph
Any other documents which may be a demand by authority on the basis of the requirement of the business.

If you want to know more about the documents required for FSSAI Registration then you can checkout here.

What is FSSAI Registration Fee or Cost
FSSAI Registration Fee is divided into the government fee and professional fee. Government fee officially charged by the govt for the application processing fee and professional fee is charged by the CA/Lawyer/Professional to prepare your application.