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FSSAI(Food License)

FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It is an autonomous body that comes under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It works on food safety and regulations in India. All food business operators are required to obtain an FSSAI license to operate the business in India.
Any entrepreneur who wants to start a business in the food sector, be it food processing or food manufacturing, packaging or distributing, has to register for Food Safety and Standard Authority of India FSSAI.
FSSAI monitors these businesses under the guidelines and regulations listed in FSSAI Act 2006.

Why FSSAI license is required?

  • Access of studies based on evidence is given that improve your work policies or help create them.
  • New knowledge is generated that can bring progress to your safety standards and aid you in reaching the benchmark of international organizations.

Who requires a Food License?

Every Food Business Operator is required to be licensed/registered under the FSSAI. FSSAI Registration is required by small businesses like hawkers, petty retailers, etc whose annual turnover is less than Rs.12 lakhs per year. All food businesses exceeding this annual turnover limit of Rs 12 lakhs per year require a FSSAI License.

Documents required for FSSAI Registration Process

  • An identity proof that contains a photograph
  • A passport sized photograph
  • State & Central License Proof of address
  • Import/export code

Documents required for FSSAI Registration Process

  • A list of directors or partners
  • A certificate of incorporation
  • The MoA and AoA of the business
  • No Objection Certificate from the local municipality
  • A list of all machinery
  • Report of a water test
  • List of all food categories