Based on representations received from industry stakeholders, it was noted that model of direct sellers is different from traditional retail business. To differentiate between a Retailer and a direct seller, Food authority has decided to introduce a new Kind of Business (KoB) in FoSCoS for ‘Direct Sellers’ with specific eligibility and food category list and guidelines.
Business (KoB) in FoSCoS for ‘Direct Sellers’ with following specifications. KoB name: Direct Sellers [under name - Trade/Retail] Definition: Direct seller means a person appointed or authorized, directly or indirectly, by a direct selling entity through legally enforceable written contract to undertake direct selling business on principal basis. Eligibility Registration: Annual turnover up to 12 lakh [Annual fee - Rs. 100+GST] State license: Annual turnover>12 lakh and up to 20 Crore [Annual fee - Rs.2000+GST] Central license: Annual turnover>20 Crore [Annual fee - Rs.7500+GST] Food categories allowed: Dairy products analogues (excluding food category 2.0), Fats, Oils, Fat emulsions, and others. Into effect-10th July 2024. The ‘Direct Sellers’ KoB is enabled under ‘Tatkal’ scheme. User manual video will be made available under ‘User manual’ section of FoSCoS Homepage.