How to Register, Required Documents, and Fees
Small food and beverage enterprises expecting an average annual revenue of up to Rs. 12 lakhs are eligible for FSSAI Basic Registration. It is a basic form of FSSAI food license, as its name suggests, and can be obtained by submitting the FSSAI registration form. Online license and registration certificates are being issued by approximately 35 states/UT.
The FSSAI license has been issued for a period of 1 to 5 years, dependent upon the business’s needs. The FSSAI license renewal must be submitted no later than thirty days prior to the license expiration date. Two further FSSAI license categories are available in along with the basic registration: State Food License and Central Food License.
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- Who required the FSSAI Basic Registration?
- How to apply for FSSAI Basic Registration
- Required Documents for FSSAI Basic Registration
- FSSAI Basic Registration Renewal
- Minimum Limit for FSSAI Basic Registration
- The advantages of being registered with the FSSAI
- Frequently Asked Questions
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Who Required the FSSAI Basic Registration?
Canteen
Dhaba
Restaurant
Food Processor
Club
Distributor
Wholesaler
Storage
Supplier
Retailer
Marketer
Hawkers
Transporter
Manufacturer
Other
How to apply for FSSAI Basic Registration
Steps of registration process for FSSAI basic are given below:
- Form-A in the application should be submitted with a fee of Rs.100/-
- Get a unique reference number for your application.
- After the above process, the registration may be approved or denied by the Registering Authority. Therefore, within seven days of receiving the application that the food company operator has registered, the reasons must be acknowledged in writing.
- If the application is approved, the food company may begin the business.
- The RA has the authority to issue an inspection notice if required.
- In seven days, the inspection will be scheduled.
- In the case that the process for inspection is approved, the inspection will be completed in 30 days.
- If the process is completed successfully, then the FBO can start operating and the registration can be proceeded forward.
Required Documents for FSSAI Basic Registration
- Photo identity of the Food Business Operator
- Documents used to prove identity are Ration Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhaar Card, Senior Citizen Card, Department Issued ID.
- List of products planned
- Form–B (completed and signed)
- Company registration certificate and MoA (in case of Pvt. Ltd. or OPC).
- LLP Agreement (in case of LLP)
- Partnership deed (in case of partnership firm)
- MSME, GST or Shop & Establishment Certificate (in case of Proprietorship firm)
- Proof of property such as rental agreement, etc.
- Food safety management system plan
- Additional Documents (if any), such as NOC by Health and Municipality/Panchayat
- From where you will get the raw materials
- The form IX
- Reports of the water test
- Equipment list
- List of Partners and directors
FSSAI Basic Registration Renewal
FSSAI renewal is as important as to registration with FSSAI. For continued business operations, the FSSAI must be renewed after a year of validity. Online portals provide an alternative to manually renewing your FSSAI registration by walking down to do so.
Threshold Limit for FSSAI Basic Registration
| Items / Dealers | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Food capacity (Milk & milk products, meat & meat products are not allowed) | Less than 100 kg/ltr per day |
| Milk | 500 litres per day |
| Milk solids | 2.5 Metric Ton (MT) per annum |
| Vegetable oil or the process | Turnover of up to 100 kg or ltr per day. |
| Meat processing production | More than 100 kgs per day or 30 MT per day. |
| Slaughtering capacity | Less than 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day |
| Food units other than the above mentioned | 100 ltr/Kg per day |
| Cold storage | Up to Rs.12 lakhs turnover per year |
| Wholesalers | Up to Rs.12 lakhs turnover per year |
| Retailers | TUp to Rs.12 lakhs turnover per year |
| Distributors | Up to Rs.12 lakhs turnover per year |
| Suppliers | Up to Rs.12 lakhs turnover per year |
| Dhaba owners | Rs.12 lakhs turnover per year |
| Clubs/Canteen | Rs.12 lakhs turnover per year |
| Hotels/Restaurant | Rs.12 lakhs turnover per year |
| Transporters | Rs.12 lakhs turnover per year |
The Advantages of being Registered with the FSSAI
Getting an FSSAI registration has multiple advantages. The items’ reliability is a factor that matters more to food authorities than anything else. Here is an overview of them:
- Food safety and security is enabled
- Consumer Awareness
- Imported food can be controlled and produced.
- Future growth and development of the business
- Build Compassion
Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
FSSAI Basic Registration: If small food companies expect annual revenues of up to Rs. 12 lakhs, they may choose to register with the FSSAI Basic registration.
FSSAI State License: Food business operators (FBOs) need a state license from the FSSAI if their annual turnover is greater than 12LPA but less than 20cr. It is essential to note that manufacturers should have a State Food License regardless of their turnover limit.
FSSAI Central License: Food business operators (FBOs) operating in multiple states and with an annual revenue exceeding 20cr are required to get an FSSAI central license for their head office through form-B, and to register each of their other branches separately according to with state regulations.
The FSSAI license is granted for a period of 1 to 5 years, dependent upon the requirements of the company
Under Regulation 2.1.8 (3), the Food Business owner may submit new application for Registration or license to the concerned authority after a 3months from the date of cancellation.
The department will penalize a food firm that operates without an FSSAI registration.
If a food business owner’s license or registration has been canceled or suspended, they must stop operations instantly. Under the FSS Act of 2006, running a food business while registration is canceled is illegal and may result in penalties.
In case that your FSSAI registration is not renewed on time, you will be charged ₹100 fine every day till it is renewed.
FSSAI Registration for FBO's
| Relabeller | Hotel Businesses | Importers | Exporters |
| Food Manufacturing | Zomato | Swiggy |
FSSAI Registration in Cities and States
| Delhi | Gurgaon | Noida | Ghaziabad |
| Lucknow | Chennai | Kolkata | Chandigarh |
| Mumbai | Kochi | Goa | Varanasi |
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