FosCos FSSAI License & Registration in India - Form A/B & Form C
Grab your FosCos FSSAI License / Registration in India (Form A, B, and C). CliniExperts team works as FSSAI consultants and has significant experience in assisting a range of Food industry players obtain the FSSAI Food License Registration that is appropriate to the size and nature of their business.
FSSAI Food License Registration (Form C) – Overview
- Collect all the required for obtaining the license.
- Fill the form B and upload all the necessary documents.
- After checking the declaration form, go through all the details entered in Form B and submit.
- Pay the prescribed fees.
- The acknowledgment number obtained would be used as the number.
- The applicant can track the progress of their application for the query.
- Submit the query response, if any.
- The applicant will obtain the license within 30 days after the last response.
Who Can Apply?
- This regulation applies to dairy units and vegetable oil processing units. It includes slaughtering and meat processing units. It covers manufacturers of food or health supplements and nutraceuticals. Proprietary food manufacturers and manufacturers of substances added to food are also included. It applies to manufacturer exporters and 100% export-oriented units. It covers radiation processing, non-specified food, and ingredients after receiving approval from FSSAI.
- It applies to various types of storage. This includes non-controlled atmosphere storage, cold storage, and controlled atmosphere with cold storage. It also includes transportation. It uses specialized vehicles such as insulated refrigerated vans, wagons, and milk tankers. Wholesalers, distributors, and retailers are also included. It applies to food vending agencies, importers, e-commerce businesses, and traders/merchant-exporters.
- This regulation applies to petty retailers of snacks and tea shops. It also includes hawkers (itinerant/mobile food vendors). It includes restaurants, food vendors, clubs/canteens, caterers, hotels, and mid-day meal caterers.
How To Apply?
The Applicant must follow the following process:
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FBOs need to file an application. It's for registration, state or central license based on their business activity, product category, and turnover. They must use Form A or Form B, as applicable.
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The following information must be uploaded: Product categories, proof of premise, blueprint of the premise, water test report, production capacity, formulation details, memorandum of association, article of association, Certificate of incorporation, Import export Code, list of equipment and machinery, Person responsible for food safety and operations, FSMS plan, Recall Plan, etc.
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The declaration needs to be submitted for complying with FSSAI regulations and conditions for license.
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FBOs need to revert to FSSAI within 30 days in case any query raised by authority.
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In case of no queries or concerns from FSSAI, the license is granted in Form C within 30-45 days of submission/query response.
Validity
Depending upon the fees paid for obtaining an FSSAI license, the license will be approved for one to five years.
Fee Involved
- INR 100 per year is the registration fee for taking the FSSAI license to begin any food business on any premises.
- INR 2000/ 3000/ 5000 per year are the fees prescribed for obtaining a State License for the food business activities.
- INR 7500 per year for obtaining Central License.
Important Documents
The following documents are required to be submitted by the applicant for the registration purpose of the FSSAI license:
- List and identity proof of all the directors.
- The layout or the blueprint of the food premises and pictures of the processing unit.
- Proof of possession of the processing unit.
- A list of the names of all the equipment and machinery within the premises.
- Water test report that is accredited by NABL and a NOC from Central Ground Water Authority.
- A copy of Form IX (Nomination of Persons by a Company).
- Partnership Deed/Self Declaration for Proprietorship/Memorandum & Articles of Association towards the constitution of the firm
- The category and details of the food product.
- The applicant can check the list of documents required as per the category of food on https://foscos.fssai.gov.in /assets/docs /KoBwiseDocumentsrequiredforLicense.pdf.
Timeline to get
Form C
from FSSAI
30 to 45
DAYSEssential Tips
To avoid any queries, the importer or manufacturer seeking permission for an FSSAI license to start food business activity should ensure the following:
- The category of business and license required are applied correctly.
- The category, details, and end-use of the product should be submitted.
- Address and proof of possession of the premises must be filed in sync as the details do not match most of the time.
- A NABL accredited water test report should not be older than three months.
- The category and ingredients of the food product must be filed correctly as most of the time, the details are inappropriate.
Expert Advise
To avoid queries, the importer or manufacturer must submit the correct details as per the product category.
The importer or manufacturer should also double-check the possession details of the unit and identity proof of all the directors.
NABL accredited water test report and a NOC from Central Ground Water Authority should be in place before filling out form B.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do the importer and manufacturer require separate licenses for carrying different food businesses within the same premises?
No, the applicant must fill out all the details in one form for obtaining an FSSAI license for more than one food product.
Is it mandatory for the applicant to fill out the details in Form IX (nomination of person)?
Form IX consists of the details of the head or the person in charge of any establishment, branch, or unit nominated as per the FSS Act and Rules and Regulations. Every licensed food business operator must nominate a person and inform the licensing authority by filing Form IX.
When the application is sent back for any queries and is required to modify or edit, how should the applicant proceed further?
The queries listed by the licensing or registration authority would be visible on the dashboard of the applicant. The applicant should respond to these queries within 30 days, or it would lead to the rejection of the application.
If an applicant needs to run the same food business with the same organization name, which FSSAI license will be required for it?
If there is more than one manufacturing unit at different locations for the same food business, the applicant must apply for a Central license and a separate License for all the units. The applicant would obtain a license required for each team from the Central or State authorities. The applicant will need a Head Office license if any food business activity is performed on the Registered Office/Head Office premises.
In case of suspension or cancellation of the license, does the manufacturer need to stop their business?
In cases of suspension or cancellation of the license, the manufacturer should immediately stop the food business activity as it will be considered unlawful. In such cases, the legal authority would subject the manufacturer to penal actions as p.er the Food Safety and Standards Act (FSS), 2006