What is FSSAI Food License | FSSAI License Registration | Types | Process - Swarit Advisors
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Date: 2021-09-09

What is an FSSAI Food License? 

Every FBO contributing their part in the supply chain of food (right from production to selling) is mandated to obtain a #food license in India. 

The issuance of the #foodLicense is primarily done based on the following parameters: 

• Scope of #business 
• Annual turnover
• Production Capacity 

FSSAI food license is a 14 digit registration number mandated to be affixed on the food items accessible to the masses. 

An Overview on the Category of FSSAI Food License
 
FSSAI Food License is granted on the basis of parameters like annual turnover and scope of business.  Presently, a food license is available under three major heads as given below.

• Basic FSSAI License (mainly issued to petty food businesses)
• State FSSAI license (Availed by FBOs operating in a single state)
• Central FSSAI license (availed by bigger FBOs having a pan-India operation) 

An overview of the FSSAI Food License registration process 

Applicant seeking food license can visit the official portal called #FOSCOS and drop the application for the same along with requested documents and a standard fees.

What about the FSSAI State and Central License? 

FSSAI State license, as the name suggests, is mandated for those FBOs whose annual turnover threshold falls between 12 lakh-20 crores. 

3-star hotels and above, relabelling units, repackers, clubs, catering business regardless of their turnover need to get this License. The service life of the state license is maxed out five years. 

The Central Food license must be obtained by those FBOs generating annual revenue of more than Rs. 20 crores & operating in multiple states. 

Documents Required for Obtaining the Central FSSAI food License

• The completely filed Form B enclosing the signature of the applicant 
• Detailed floor plan/schematic of the manufacturing facility
• Photo ID, contact, and address detail of the /partners/Directors/ Proprietor
• List of equipment and machinery, along with the installed capacity, available at the facility 
• Type of food items processed or manufactured by the #FBO
• Water test report issued by the #FSSAI's recommended agency
• Source for the procurement of dairy products and meat products
• Recall plan 
• Import Export Code granted by #DGFT
• Form IX
• Certificate issued by Ministry of #Tourism  
• Proof regarding the possession of manufacturing facility
• Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
• Manufacturer's License 
• FSMS 
• NOC issued by the local body or municipality
• Supporting document for proof of transportation & turnover 
• Declaration form

Consequences of not complying with FSSAI's norms 

The FSSAI food license is a legal compulsion for every FBO in India.  The license holders must keep the tap on all the relevant compliances related to the quality of food items, packaging, renewal of food license, and so forth to stay isolated from prevalent penalties.

More information visit: https://swaritadvisors.com/fssai-license

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Email:- info@swaritadvisors.com
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