FSSAI is an autonomous statutory body established by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. FSSAI works under the regulations of the Food Safety and Standards Act 2006. It protects and promotes public health by implementing various standards and guidelines and supervising food safety. It sets science-based and evidence-based standards for food articles. It regulates the manufacture, import, storage, sale and distribution of food items ensuring maximum possible food safety.
All FBOs engaged in manufacturing, processing, distribution, storage, sale, import, export and other such activities related to food products should possess a valid FSSAI License to conduct their business. The type of FSSAI License required by each FBO depends on the annual turnover, production capacity and kind of business.
Based on the business types, productioncapacity and an annual turnover of the company, FBO must obtain one of the below from FSSAI:
This license is provided to FBOs having an annual turnover of less than 12 lakh rupees.
This license is given to FBOs having an annual revenue of more than 12 lakh rupees and less than 20 crore rupees.
This license is provided to FBOs with an annual revenue of more than 20 crore rupees.
*Note that for certain KoBs central license is mandatory.
The application form required during the FSSAI License application process includes the following:
The following essential documents are required to acquire an FSSAI License based on the KoB and category:
The Government charges specific fees for obtaining FSSAI License. FBOs are required to pay the fees while submitting the FSSAI application form.
The FSSAI application fee for different types of food licenses are as follows:
The following process can be followed to apply for an FSSAI License:
FSSAI issues the FSSAI license for a validity of 1 year to 5 years which must be filed for renewal thirty days before the expiry.
FSSAI issues the FSSAI License Usually within sixty days of submitting a complete and correct application. In the meantime, the Authority scrutinises applications and inspects the premises of the concerned FBOs. So, it usually takes around two to three months to obtain a license.
2. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) | FSSAI LICENSING and REGISTRATION [Internet]. 2020 [cited 2022 Nov 10]. p. 1–14. Available from: http://fda.uk.gov.in/document/fssai-licensing-and-registration.pdf
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