FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration

FSSAI is an acronym for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India which is the governing and regulatory body for ensuring the safety of food products delivered to the consumers. It ensures the food products undergo quality checks thereby curtailing the food adulteration and sale of sub-standard products. FSSAI is legally a body corporate which means it is a legal organization and its headquarters are located at New Delhi, the country’s capital. FSSAI also has regional offices located in other states throughout the country to enable Food Business Owners(FBOs) to register their business under the guidelines of the regulatory body.

It is a 14-digit registration or a license number which is printed on all the food packages. This registration procedure is aimed to create more accountability on the FBO to maintain the quality of the food products. It is responsible for the registering and licensing of the food business operators (FBO) in India and it lays down the rules and regulation for running the food business in India. Each and every business in the food sector which is involved in the manufacturing, processing, storage distribution and sale of food products has to compulsorily obtain FSSAI License. FSSAI Registration is different from FSSAI License in the sense that depending on the size and nature of the business, food business operators should obtain the necessary registration or license. FSSAI Registration is a basic license and it is required for all the FBO involved in the small-scale food business. This category covers the following business:

1. Any FBO with an annual turnover of not more than Rs. 12 Lakhs
2. Petty retailer dealing in food products
3. Any person who manufactures or sells any food article by himself
4. Food sale is done by the temporary stall holder
5. Any individual who distributes food in any religious or social gathering except a caterer

FSSAI License is issued by the department for a 1-2 year for the same. It is mandatory thus there’s a severe penalty for the non-compliance. The fine varies for different reasons and type of non-compliance.

Document Required

Following are the Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

1. Form B – completed and signed
2. Personal information of the FSSAI Application Applicant –
3. PAN Card: Copy of PAN is mandatory identity proof.
4. Copy of Aadhaar Card/ Voter identity card/ Driving License/Passport (Either of the Four)
5. Passport size Photo

Documents for Registered office from where the food business is being operated

1. The latest Utility Bill( Electricity / Water Bill)
2. Copy of Rent Agreement( if Rented property)
3. Copy of property paper (if owned property)