FSSAI Registration

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a legal authority that offers a food license to all food business operators (FBO) in India.

As per Section 31(1) Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, every Food Business Operator in the country must be licensed under the Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FSSAI licensing and registration procedure and requirements are regulated by the Food Safety & Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Business) Regulations, 2011.

The Food Business Operators (FBOs) carrying on the following kinds of the food business must have FSSAI License/Registration:

• Petty retailers, Retail Shops, Snacks shops, Confectionery or Bakery shops, etc

• Temporary stalls, fixed stalls, or food premises involved in preparing, storing, distributing, and selling food products

• Hawkers sell packaged or freshly prepared food by traveling from one location to another

• Dairy Units, including Milk Chiling Units, Petty Milkmen, and Milk Vendors

• Slaughtering house

• Fish Processing, Meat Processing, and unit

• All Food Manufacturing units that include Repacking food

• Vegetable Oil Processing Units

• Proprietary food and Novel food

• Cold/refrigerated storage facility

• Transporter of food products having several specialized vehicles like insulated refrigerated vans/wagons, milk tankers, food wagons, food trucks, etc

• Wholesalers, suppliers, distributors, and marketers of food products

• Hotels, Restaurants, and Bars

• Canteens and Cafeteria, including mid-day meal canteens

• Food Vending Agencies and Caterers

• Dhaba, PG provides food, a Banquet hall with food catering arrangements, Home Based Canteen, and Food stalls at fairs or religious institutions

• Importers and Exporters of food items and food ingredients

• E-Commerce food suppliers, including cloud kitchens

• Eligibility Criteria for Food Business Registration/License

• The document attached here provides eligibility criteria for Food Business Registration/License

FSSAI registration is provided based on the business types, turnover, and production capacity. According to the installed capacity and turnover, FBOs are eligible for essential, central, and state licenses.

FSSAI Registration is mandatory for petty food manufacturers or the FBO having a turnover of less than Rs.12 Lakhs unless the FBO is covered under compulsory licensing.

The petty FBO who manufactures or sells food items, a hawker, little retailer, itinerant vendor, temporary stall-holder, or small-scale industries relating to food business who comply with the following conditions must obtain an FSSAI registration certificate.

• Annual turnover does not exceed Rs.12 lakh.

• Production capacity of food products (other than milk and milk products and meat and meat products) up to 100 liters or kg per day

• Procurement or handling and collection of milk is up to 500 liters of milk per day

• Slaughtering capacity is two large animals or ten small animals, or 50 poultry birds per day or less

• Distributes foods including in any religious or social gathering except a caterer

For a better understanding, go through the following table:

Sl.No	Business	Capacity
1	Food production capacity (other than milk and meat)	Up to 100 kg/ltr per day
2	Procurement, handling, and collection of milk	Up to 500 ltr per day
3	Slaughtering capacity	Two large animals or ten small animals, or 50 poultry birds per day or less

FSSAI registration number will be granted by the State Licensing Authority, and its carries 14 digits in it, but the first digit starts with 2.

FSSAI License is mandatory for businesses having a turnover of more than 12 lakh or by the FBO engaged in food processing and manufacturing. The FSSAI License is categorized into two types Central and State License. FSSAI license carries 14 digits, wherein the first digit starts with 1. FBOs need to get the state license or the central license depending on the size of their business.

Medium-size processors, manufacturers, traders, marketers, or transporters require the FSSAI state license from the state government.

The FBO has an annual turnover of more than Rs.12 lakh but not exceeding Rs.20 crore, is considered a medium-sized FBO and must obtain a state license.

The FBO must get a central license when its annual turnover crosses Rs.20 crore.

A large-sized business processing, transporting, manufacturing, and having international trade of food products needs to obtain the FSSAI central license. The FBO having an annual turnover of more than Rs.20 crore is considered a large business and must obtain an FSSAI central license from the Central Government.

Particulars	FSSAI Registration	FSSAI License
Turnover Limit	Businesses having an annual turnover not exceeding Rs.12 lakh	Companies having an annual turnover of more than Rs.12 lakh
Types	Basic Registration	FSSAI Central License and FSSAI State License
Size of Business	Petty food business operators	Medium and large-sized food business operators and food businesses
Duration	Duration depends on the applicability of the registration	Issued for a period of a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years
Application	Form A	Form B
Fees for Registration/License	Fixed at Rs.100 per year.	It varies from Rs.2000 to Rs.7500 per year, depending on the criteria and type of license.
Publication	The FBO should display the FSSAI registration on the office premises, and the registered number should be displayed on the product package.	The exporter, importer, traders, and producers have to mandatorily publish the FSSAI license number on the package of the products.

Obtaining an FSSAI license can provide the food business with the following benefits:

• Legal benefit

• Ensure food safety

• Build goodwill

• Create consumer awareness

• It helps regulate, manufacture, store, distribute, and sell imported food

• It becomes easy to obtain funds from investors when an entrepreneur has an FSSAI license

• FSSAI logos on food products ensure the quality of the products to the customers

The registration number displayed on the food premises indicates that the premises comply with hygiene and quality standards.

The FSSAI License / Registration will be issued for 1 to 5 years, as chosen by the Food Business Operator, from the date of issue of registration or license. The FBO must apply for renewal 30 days before the expiry of the current request.

The following documents are necessary for FSSAI registration:

• Photo of the Food Business Operator

• Government-issued Photo ID, including AADHAAR, PAN, Voter ID, etc.

• Proof of the business activity address (required if the address differs from what is stated in the Photo ID card)

Engaging in any food-related business without a valid FSSAI registration/license, except for individuals exempted under sub-section (2) of section 31 of this Act, either personally or through a representative, for activities such as manufacturing, selling, storing, distributing, or importing food products without proper authorization, may lead to penalties.

The potential penalties for such actions can include a prison sentence of up to six months and a fine of up to five lakh rupees.

PKRIDS offers comprehensive support for FSSAI Registration, making the process simple and efficient. Here are the details of how we can assist you:

• Expert Guidance: Our team of experienced professionals provides expert guidance throughout the FSSAI Registration process, ensuring you meet all the requirements and guidelines.

• Document Preparation: We help you prepare and organize the necessary documents, including the application form, proof of identity, address proof, and other required documents.

• Application Submission: We submit your FSSAI Registration application on your behalf, reducing the administrative burden on your end.

• Follow-Up: Our team ensures a smooth application process by following up with the authorities as needed and addressing any queries or concerns.

• Compliance Assistance: We assist you in ensuring that your business operations align with FSSAI regulations to maintain compliance.

• Hassle-Free Process: Our streamlined approach makes the FSSAI Registration process hassle-free, saving you time and effort.

• Trusted Partner: PKRIDS is trusted by businesses of all sizes for its compliance and registration services.

• Dedicated Support: Our support team is ready to assist you at every stage of the FSSAI Registration process, addressing any questions or issues you may have.

With PKRIDS as your partner, FSSAI Registration becomes a straightforward and stress-free experience.

License and Registration is required for any food business in India that manufactures, stores, transports, or distributes food. Depending on the size and nature of the company, FSSAI registration or License may be required.

One can add a maximum of 10 NIC codes for Udyam registration.

• Individual members manufacturing or conducting food business activities from home for a registered Cooperative Society or Mahila Udyog or Self Help Group or Gruh Udyog, or any similar government-registered society

• The Direct Selling entity is wiling to take responsibility for its Direct Sellers and has given them written authorization to do so

• A milkman/vendor registers with a Cooperative Society and sells his whole milk production to that society

• The delivery person, direct selling agent, or owner of food vending machines, water vending machines, food ATMs, or food carts

No. To ensure safe and wholesome food for human consumption, FSSAI Act requires licenses from FSSAI for every food business set up. It’s important for all the Food Business Operators to obtain a 14-digit FSSAI License Number and print it on all the food products they own.
To get more details on consequences of starting a business without an FSSAI license under Food Safety Norms.

The Business with the following type of products must have FSSAI License/Registration:

• Dairy products and analogs

• Fats and oils, and fat emulsions

• Edible ice, including sherbet and sorbet

• Fruits and vegetables include mushrooms, fungi, roots, tubers, fresh pulses and legumes, aloe vera, seaweed nuts, and seeds

• Confectionery

• Fish and fish products, including crustaceans, mollusks, and echinoderms

• Bakery products and Sweeteners, including honey

• Cereals and cereal products derived from cereal grain, roots, tubers, legumes, and pith or soft core of palm tree, excluding the bakery wares of the food category

• Meat and meat products, Eggs and egg products

• Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads, and protein products

• Foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses – Infant formulae, follow-up formulae, and formulae for certain medical purposes for infants

• Beverages, excluding dairy products (Non-alcoholic drinks)

• Food Additives- All Food Additives permitted and standardized under FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011, and FSS Nutraceutical Regulations, 2016, and their preparations

• Nutrients and their preparations

• Micronutrients specified under FSSR and their preparations/premixes of nutrients, Fortified Rice Kernel

• Microorganisms and Microbial Preparations and Functional Ingredients

• Standardized Food Products, excluding those covered under categories 1-14

• Indian Sweets and Indian Snacks & Savouries products

• Hemp Seeds and Seed Products

The price of an FSSAI license varies as per the type of license issued. The FSSAI registration fee starts from only Rs.100 per year for the FSSAI registration and goes up to Rs.7500 per year for the FSSAI Central License. Here are the fees for all license types.

• FSSAI Registration – Rs.100 INR

• FSSAI State License Registration – Rs.2000- 5000 per year

• FSSAI Central License Registration – Rs.7500 INR per year

Refer to our article to know more about the applicable fee to get FSSA Incense.

FSSAI, on July 27th, 2022 vide a notice announced that GST at the prescribed rate would be applicable on all services provided by FSSAI like issuing a Central license, Food Safety Mitra Fees, Product Approval Fees, Import Clearance Fees, and so forth will attract an 18% service tax. To know more about whether GST is required for FSSAI, click here.

FSSAI registration or FSSAI license is valid for one year or five years, depending on the fee paid to the Government.

Yes, FSSAI registration is mandatory for all persons operating a home kitchen or bakery in India.

Yes, the process for obtaining FSSAI registration or License is entirely online. There is no requirement for the applicant to visit any office.

From October 1, 2021, the FSSAI has mandated all food businesses to mention FSSAI registration or FSSAI license number on invoices and bills.