FSSAI License Renewal
How to Renewal Your FSSAI License
The FSSAI license may be renewed up to 120 days prior to its expiry. You must first submit an application for the license renewal together with proof of identity in order to renew your FSSAI license. Additionally, you have to provide other relevant documents, which we will discuss later in this article.
Taxcult makes the process of renewing your license easier:
- Complete the form to receive a call from our experts.
- Provide the required documents.
- Our expert will submit a license renewal application.
- You’ll receive your license.
Required Documents for the Renewal of FSSAI License
- Properly Fill the Form A and signed by FBOs and submit with the supporting documents
- Identity Proof like Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Senior Citizen Card
- Two passport size photos of the candidate
- NOCs if any
- Rent Agreement if any
- Form B duly filled and signed
- Address and photo proof for the proprietor/partner/director(s), or authorized signatory
- Layout of the food processing plant plan
- List of directors with their address and contact details
- List of food categories (for manufacturers)
- A letter of authorization nominated by the manufacturer to act on behalf of him
- NOC from municipality or any other local body
- Name and quantity of machinery for processing and manufacturing units based on horsepower and installed capacity.
- A partnership deed, proprietorship affidavit, and, in the case of a company, the MOA and AOA are also mandatory.
- Specify where the meat processing unit’s raw materials come from, as well as where milk and milk-related products are sourced, and where the milk collection center is located where it is applicable.
- For the hotel industry, certificate issued by the Ministry of Tourism
- Pesticide residue report of water for the packaging of products like mineral, carbonated beverages, etc.
- In the case of central license, Certificate from the Ministry of Commerce for 100% EOU.
- In the case of central license, Documents for IEC registration provided by DGFT.
- In the case of central license, Additional documents as a proof of turnover.
- In the case of central license, analysis report that will be used in the food.
- In the case of central license, Possession proof is required (Electricity bill, sales deed, etc.)
- A cancelled cheque
Who Needs the Renewal of FSSAI License?
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Importance of FSSAI License Renewal
Food business owners who have an FSSAI Basic registration or license should be careful to renew their licenses on time. neglecting to do so may result in the loss of the license or registration number, which could have adverse effects on your company’s expenses for packaging and advertising.
Expired food license is also treated as the same as business owner does not have any food license. If business owner continues to operate the food business after the license has expired, you will be liable to the penalties imposed by FSSAI. The penalties and consequences will also be discussed in this article.
The FBOs must submit an application for license renewal before the expire date of the license. Therefore, you must renew your license within the time frame provided in order to ensure that you conform to the guidelines determined by the FSSAI.
So, if you want to operate your business legally and properly, then you have to renew your license before it expires.
Steps for FSSAI License Renewal
- Firstly, the application in Form A (for the renewal of basic registration) or Form B (for the renewal of state license or central license) must be submitted with the signatures of the authorized signatory. Along with the Form, you should attach a photo proof of identity from the government.
- Also, an audit report, FSMS plan, certificate, or self-declaration on the food safety management system should be provided with the application for a renewal of the FSSAI license. Such a declaration must be submitted in the prescribed format on the FBO, firm, or company letterhead.
- Furthermore, filling Form No. IX, the Form for Nomination of Persons, is a further requirement for renewing an FSSAI license. The company bears the responsibility of submitting the form according to the prescribed format.
- Additionally, a declaration confirming to the food business’s compliance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, hygiene standards, and sanitary practices, signed by the authorized signatory. Also, all FBOs are bound by the guidelines listed in Schedule 4 of the Registration and Licensing Regulation published by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, and any further regulations that may be issued from time to time by an authorized person or authority. It has to be submitted with the FSSAI license renewal application.
- The authorities would review the FSSAI license renewal application after receiving it and, if necessary, schedule an on-site inspection to confirm that the information provided about the food business is correct.
- It takes around 60 days to complete the FSSAI registration or license renewal process. If it takes more than 60 days and you haven’t heard anything from the relevant authority, you are able to continue on with your business without waiting for additional information.
Impacts of not Renewing your FSSAI License
In case you fail to renew your FSSAI license before it expires, your license will be considered as invalid and you may face penalties for your business.
If you fail to renew your license on time, you will be penalized ₹100 per day. The authorities will not accept your food company as legal. Customers may lose faith in you and your reputation. As a result, you have to renew your food license before the deadline.
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Therefore, if you own a food business, it’s essential to make sure that your food license is valid and renewed before it expires.
FSSAI Registration in Cities and States
| Delhi | Gurgaon | Noida | Ghaziabad |
| Lucknow | Chennai | Kolkata | Chandigarh |
| Mumbai | Kochi | Goa | Varanasi |
FSSAI Registration for FBO's
| Relabeller | Hotel Businesses | Importers | Exporters |
| FSSAI Food License For E-commerce | Airport-Premises | Indian Railways | |
| Food Manufacturing | Zomato | Swiggy |
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