What is the process of FSSAI Registration?

FSSAI is an organization that controls and monitors food businesses in India. It has been established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. FSSAI Registration is different from the FSSAI License; it depends upon the size of the business. It contains 14 digit number which is printed on all the packages of food. It gives authenticity for the quality of the food products. FSSAI helps to gain customer trust in the products so that customers don’t hesitate at the time of purchasing the food products. It is mandatory to get FSSAI License for all the business operators in India such as food stores, traders, and manufacturers, etc. Scroll down to check more information regarding FSSAI Registration in India.

FSSAI License or registration is based on the premises and volume of the business. Depending upon the turnover, location, the capacity of the business, the applicant can get the license in different ways as mentioned below:

Below are the lists of those who require a Food Registration to start a business in India:

• Hotels and restaurants.
• Wholesaler
• Dairy Shops.
• Food importers and food exporters.
• Suppliers of raw materials.
• Retailers who have a retail outlet.
• Transporters
• Canteens or pantry in colleges, schools, corporations, government schools, and hospitals.
• Packaged food manufacturers.
• Processors such as dry fruit and pickle maker.
• Food chains.

The following are the benefits of FSSAI registration in India that help businesses to grow:

• It makes food manufacturing more trustworthy and reliable.
• Consumers widely recognize the FSSAI logo.
• When the registration is concerned, cleanliness and hygiene are regulated and followed.
• FSSAI license positively influences the production and dependability of the company.
• FSSAI license offers to produce a quality of food products as per the International Food Standards.
• FSSAI license is very important for exporting food products to other countries.
• It is also liable for setting procedures and guidelines for the attributed lab quality assurance as per ISO17025.

Following are the list of necessary documents required for the issuance of Central FSSAI License in India:

• Duly signed Form B.
• Obtain a blueprint of the unit.
• List of equipment and machinery used in the unit.
• Obtain a list of directors, partners, etc. depending on the type of entity.
• List of food items.
• Sources of various raw materials.
• Form IX.
• Bring a certificate from the Ministry of Tourism.
• Certificate from Ministry of Commerce for 100% EOU.
• Obtain a copy of proof of profession such as rent agreement.
• Authority letter.
• PA/NOC document issued by FSSAI.
• Manufacture’s NOC and a copy of the license.
• Declaration Form.

Following are the list of necessary documents required for the issuance of State FSSAI License in India:

• Duly signed Form B.
• Obtain a blueprint of the unit.
• List of equipment and machinery used in the unit.
• Obtain a list of directors, partners, etc. depending on the type of entity.
• List of food items.
• Authority letter.
• Food Safety Management System Certificate.
• Rent agreement or any proof of possession of the premise.
• NOC from the manufacturer.
• Partnership deed or affidavit of the owner.
• Certificate of Food Safety Management System.

• Obtain a blueprint of the layout of the processing unit.
• List of equipment and machinery used in the unit.
• Obtain a list of food categories that are to be manufactured.
• Report on the water for pesticide residues.

You can check the following step to complete the registration process in India:

Step 1: First, submit the application form (Form A) to the Food and Safety Department.

Step 2: Within 7 days, the application made by the applicant can be accepted or rejected by the Food and Safety Department.

Step 3: If the Department accepts the application, then they will issue a registration certificate along with the registration certificate number and applicant's photo.

Step 4: During the working hours, FBO should display the registration certificate at the place of business.

Following are the list of penalties for non-compliance:

This registration is very important for all types of food businesses in India, such as transporters, distributors, manufacturers or caterers, etc. FSSAI aims to reduce food adulteration and improve the accountability of manufacturers by issuing them a food license.