If you are planning to start any food related business, whether you are a manufacturer, trader or a restaurant, you must compulsorily obtain FSSAI Registrationt or license before commencing operations. MyAdvo will help you get the FSSAI Registrationt / license through expert food industry lawyers.
Types of FSSAI Licenses
Depending on the size of your establishment, there are three categories of FSSAI:
- FSSAI Registrationt (small food business) - Annual turnover of not more than Rs. 12 Lakhs
- FSSAI State License (medium food business) - Annual turnover between Rs. 12 Lakhs and Rs. 20 Crores
- FSSAI Central License (large food business) - Annual turnover more than Rs. 20 Crore
Time Period of the registration/ license: The FSSAI Registrationt or license can be applied for a validity period of minimum 1 year and maximum 5 years.
After receipt of the FSSAI Registrationt / license, you will be required to display it prominently at the place of business during working hours or on the label of the food package.
Steps involved in obtaining FSSAI License/ registration
After your Payment
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REQUIREMENTS
Once you book the service and send in a request, we will provide you with a questionnaire to understand your requirements. A checklist of required documents will also be provided to you.
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DOCUMENTS
You will be required to send scanned copies of the required documents to us through email.
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APPLICATION
Upon receipt of documents and filled questionnaire, we will draft and submit the application for grant of FSSAI registration/ license with the FSSAI authority.
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EXAMINATION OF APPLICATION AND INSPECTION
FSSAI authority will examine the application and carry out food inspection at the premises. We will regularly follow up with the authorities at this stage.
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FSSAI REGISTRATION/ LICENSE
Within 40-50 days of the application, the FSSAI registration/ license will be issued. We will collect the document and send it to you through courier.
- Signed application form
- Photo Identity Proof of the Food Business Owner
- Photocopy of PAN Card
- Latest Passport Size Photograph
- Proof of Possession of the Premises(Land Papers, lease agreement or Rental Agreement)
- Articles Of Association /Certificate of incorporation/ Partnership Deed, if applicable
- An extensive list of food items FBO will be dealing with and handling
- The plan for Food Safety System Management [Not needed for Basic FSSAI registration]
Additional Documents required for State FSSAI License
- Blueprint or layout of the proposed location
- Detailed list of Equipment and Machinery installed or to be installed at the location
- NOC and copy of the license from manufacturers
- Authority letter with particulars about the name and address of the person responsible.
Additional Documents required for Central FSSAI License
- Water Report Analysis from a well-established and/or a government health laboratory
- Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued IEC (Import Export Code)
- Pesticide Residue Report of the water for units involved in the manufacturing of mineral or carbonated water
- Designated milk provider/ Source of Milk
- Proof of Annual turnover, if required
- Meat provider/ Meat processing units
- Certificates allotted by the Ministry of Tourism, if applicable
- Vehicles turnover proof, if applicable
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Payment Structure
- You are required to pay 100% of the fee amount upfront
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is FSSAI?
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1. What is FSSAI?
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1. What is FSSAI?
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1. What is FSSAI?
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Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) is the supervisory and regulatory authority of the food industry in India. The main role of FSSAI is to ensure the safety and quality of food products being delivered to the consumers by regulating and monitoring the manufacture, processing, distribution, sale and import of food articles. FSSAI sets the standards and guidelines in relation to articles of food, limits for use of food additives, procedure and enforcement of quality control of any article of food and food labelling standards.
2. How long does it take to get FSSAI registration/ license?
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2. How long does it take to get FSSAI registration/ license?
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2. How long does it take to get FSSAI registration/ license?
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2. How long does it take to get FSSAI registration/ license?
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Typically, it takes around 40-50 days from the date of application to obtain FSSAI registration/ license.
3. How to check FSSAI license number online?
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3. How to check FSSAI license number online?
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3. How to check FSSAI license number online?
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3. How to check FSSAI license number online?
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You can check FSSAI Registration No. or License No. by visiting the following webpage: https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/cmsweb/TrackFBO.aspx
4. What are the advantages of obtaining FSSAI license?
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4. What are the advantages of obtaining FSSAI license?
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4. What are the advantages of obtaining FSSAI license?
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4. What are the advantages of obtaining FSSAI license?
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The top five advantages of obtaining FSSAI registration/ license are:
- Consumers are aware of the quality of the product and are confident in consuming such products
- Compliance with legal requirements
- The owner can use the FSSAI logo and can differentiate their business from other business not having a registration/ license
- Quality of the product is ensured
- Helps in business expansion
5. Is FSSAI license mandatory for restaurant?
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5. Is FSSAI license mandatory for restaurant?
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5. Is FSSAI license mandatory for restaurant?
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5. Is FSSAI license mandatory for restaurant?
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Before commencing its operations, it is mandatory for every restaurant to get FSSAI License from the State Food Authority.
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