Overview

In order to ensure the quality and safety of any food FSSAI was established, FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standard Authority of India. It falls under the administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Government of India. Its function consists of the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food articles.  FSSAI's main objective of establishment is to check the quality and safety of the food before it is consumed. We will explore all the details about food safety and standard authority of India including FSSAI registration/license process, fees, documents, and more. 

If your business or organization is involved in any kind of food item whether activities are manufacture or sale, you have to require 14 digit FSSAI registration or license. In case you require FSSAI registration or license for any business feel free to contact CRSPL, our experts shall assist you to obtain FSSAI License.

Why

1. Quality Control: - FSSAI registration helps to control the safety and quality of the food as per the government standard. Therefore, businesses that comply with FSSAI standards have less or rare chances of facing of incidents of contamination.

2. Consumer Trust: - If your business is FSSAI registered it will automatically enhance the trust of consumers in the market because consumers know you are FSSAI certified means selling item complies with food safety and quality standards.

3. Guidelines and Support: - In order to support and aware about the quality and safety of the product for licensed and registered businesses, FSSAI conducts programs and events, which helps to maintain the standard of FSSAI.

4. Brand Reputation: - Your brand reputation goes high after your brand get the sign of FSSAI registration. It helps to build a positive image of your brand in customers’ eyes, it eventually brings more loyal customers and promotes your brand.

5.  Expanding Market: - FSSAI registration opens a scope for import and export of food products because this sign shows, the entity is following the guidelines of food safety and quality. That helps businesses to get more collaborations. 

Process

You can follow these steps for legal producer for FSSAI Registration: -

1. Applicants must visit the official website of FSSAI and fill the online form
2. Applicants need to fill the Form-A (For business with the annual turnover less than 12 lakh)
3. Go on the “online registration” on the official portal
4. Click on “apply for registration”
5. If applicants are not comfortable with online process they can choose offline registration process. Form-A is required to be filled and the required documents must be attached to submit the form successfully at Department of Food and Safety.
6. If your online or offline FSSAI registration goes well with proper guidelines, documents and clear inspection, the department will grand the FSSAI registration and certificate will be issued.
7. You can also download FSSAI certificate through the official portal with your login credentials.

Documents

• Form A and Form B.
• Identity Proof of Food business operators.
• Address Proof of the business entity.
• Photograph of the food business.
• Declaration Form
• Partnership Deed (if Partnership firm) and MOA, AOA and COI (if any type of company).
• List of Director/ Partners/ executive members/ Authorised signatory with full contact details.
• Food Safety Management Plan
• List of Food Products
• Food Safety Management System Certificate
• Proof of Ownership of Premises
• NOC from Municipality
• Medical Fitness certificate for all workers engaged
• Blueprint or layout plan of the processing unit.
• Analysis report.
• Other Supporting Documents

Fees

FSSAI License fees can vary as per the application and type of license, for more details look below: -

1. Central FSSAI License (1 year)

• New Application: - Rs 7500/-
• Renewal Application: - Rs 7500/-
• License/Certificate Modification: - Rs 7500/-
• Duplicate Licence/Certificate: - 10% of the application license fee

2. State FSSAI License (1 year)

• New Application: - Rs. 2000 to 7500/-
• Renewal Application: - Rs. 2000 to 7500/-
• License/Certificate Modification: - Rs. 2000 to 7500/-
• Duplicate Licence/Certificate: - To be updated

3. Registration Fee (1 year)

• New Application: - Rs. 100/-
• Renewal Application: - Rs. 100/-
• License/Certificate Modification: - Rs. 100/-
• Duplicate Licence/Certificate: - 10% of the application certificate fee

4. Konkan/Indian Railway (1 year)

• New Application: - Rs. 2000/-
• Renewal Application: - Rs. 2000/-
• License/Certificate Modification: - Rs. 2000/-
• Duplicate Licence/Certificate: - 10% of the application certificate fee

Note: - You can apply for an FSSAI License for a maximum of 5 years not more given period.

Time

Time period for complete FSSAI registration and licensing can vary, as it depends on what type of license you are applying: -

• For FSSAI registration it takes 7 to 10 working days (excluding Saturday and Sunday).
• For a state FSSAI license, it takes 15 to 20 working days.
• For a central FSSAI license, it takes 20 to 30 days.

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