WHAT IS FSSAI?
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a self-governing organization established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India which works for the food safety and regulations in India. FSSAI was formed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI issues food licenses to food business operators across India.
♦ DOCUMENT REQUIRED FOR FSSAI REGISTRATION
1. Duly filled and signed application form
2. Passport-sized photographs
3. Identity proof of Applicant (Food Business Operator)
4. Proof of property ownership
5. Address Proof
6. Business Address Proof
7. Rent Agreement
8. Food safety management system plan
9. List of food items to be used
10. Certificate of incorporation
♦ DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OBTAINING THE STATE FSSAI LICENSE:
1. Form B duly completed and signed
2. Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation
3. List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address, contact details, and photo ID
4. Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity
5. List of food category to be manufactured
6. Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address
7. Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability
8. Proof of possession of premises
9. Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
10. NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
11. Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multi state Coop Act 2002
12. Food safety management system plan or certificate
♦ DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR OBTAINING THE CENTRAL FSSAI LICENSE:
1. Form B duly completed and signed
2. Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation
3. List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address, contact details, and photo ID
4. Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity
5. List of food category to be manufactured
6. Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address
7. Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability
8. Source of raw material for milk, meat etc
9. Recall plan wherever applicable
10. Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU
11. NOC/PA document issued by FSSAI
12. IE code document issued by DGFT
13. Form IX
14. Certificate from Ministry of Tourism
15. Proof of possession of premises
16. Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
17 .NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
18. Food safety management system plan or certificate
19. NOC from the municipality or local body
20. Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation
21. Declaration form
♦ TYPES OF FSSAI REGISTRATION / LICENSE
-Basic FSSAI License:When turnover below 12 lakh for food business
-FSSAI State License: Annual turnover more than Rs. 12 lakhs but below Rs. 20 crores for food businesses
-FSSAI Central License:Annual turnover more than Rs. 20 crores for food businesses
♦ FEES STRUCTURE
Basic: 100/- per year
State: 2000-5000(range) per year
Central: 7500/-per year
**IMPORTANT NOTES
1. The validity of the FSSAI license and certificate is of 5 years.
2. The FSSAI License cost for renewal will depend upon the number of years selected.
3. The Food License cost for a duplicate license will be 10% of the applicable license fees.
4. The FSSAI Central License cost for renewal has been fixed at Rs. 7500 per year.
5. The fees for improving the FSSAI Central License is Rs. 7500.
Reference:https://fssai.gov.in/cms/registration.php
For FAQ:https://fssai.gov.in/cms/compliancefaq.php
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