Seamless FSSAI Registration Process with IndiaFilings

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IndiaFilings 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 with affordable FSSAI registration fees, 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: IndiaFilings is trusted by businesses of all sizes for its compliance and registration services with reasonable FSSAI registration fees.
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 IndiaFilings as your partner, FSSAI Registration becomes a straightforward and stress-free experience.

Documents Required For FSSAI Registration

PAN CardFood Applicant

Aadhaar CardFood Applicant

Electricity Bill

Rental agreementProof of premises Eb Bill or Rent Agreement Or Property Tax Receipt – Business Place

GST Certificate

Passport Photo

Business Address Proof

No Objection Certificate

Property Tax Receipt

FSSAI Registration FAQ’s

Who needs an FSSAI License?

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.

Who are exempted from FSSAI 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 willing 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.

Can we start a business without FSSAI?

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.

Which products need an FSSAI license?

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 sorbe
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

Click here to learn more about which products need an FSSAI license.

How much money does it take to get FSSAI license?

The Food license fees vary depending on the type of registration or license required. While the basic FSSAI registration fees is minimal, FSSAI license fee for state and central can be higher.

Is GST required for FSSAI?

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.
Know about whether GST is required for FSSAI.

What is the validity of FSSAI registration?

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

How are food license fees and FSSAI license fee structured for new food businesses?

Food license fees and FSSAI license fee are structured based on the size, type, and turnover of a food business. It generally varies by location and business category.

Can FSSAI registration or License be obtained online?

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

Should I mention the FSSAI number in the invoice?

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

My food business unit needs to be relocated. Can I retain the existing license number for the new location?

Yes, Food Businesses operator can retain their existing FSSAI License/Registration number upon change of their food business premise address by applying for a Modification application on the FoSCoS Portal with the required modification food license fees.

Who are petty food business operators? What is the eligibility for the FSSAI registration certificate?

Petty Food Business Operators (FBO) are those who manufacture or sell any article of food or a petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or temporary stall holders or small scale or cottage or other industries relating to food business or tiny food businesses operators having annual turnover up to Rs. 12 Lakhs and whose

The production capacity of food products does not exceed 100 kg or liters 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

These FBOs are required to obtain FSSAI Registration Certificate by applying for Food Safety Compliance System or Food Safety Connect app. This Registration Certificate is embedded with a QR code and has the image of FBO with a 14-digit Registration number starting with 2 (2xxxxxxxxxxxxx).

My License was canceled. Can I apply for a new License?

After three months from the date of cancellation, the Food Business Operator may make a new application for License to the concerned authority if all observations made in the improvement notice have been complied with.

Are physical documents required to be furnished at Regional/State Offices for License after submitting an online application?

No, there is no need to furnish any physical documents at Regional/ State offices for Central/ State FSSAI licenses.

I have closed down my food business. How to surrender the FSSAI License/Registration?

You need to apply online to surrender the License or Registration by login into the Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) account from which the license/registration application was filed. After approval of the concerned authority, it will be considered surrendered.

How to transfer the FSSAI License from one owner FBO to another in case of the death of the owner?

By applying a transfer application on online, the FSSAI License can be transferred in case of the death of the license owner. Proof of Legal Heir and Death Certificate are required for transfer of License.By applying a transfer application on online, the FSSAI License can be transferred in case of the death of the license owner. Proof of Legal Heir and Death Certificate are required for transfer of License.By applying a transfer application on online, the FSSAI License can be transferred in case of the death of the license owner. Proof of Legal Heir and Death Certificate are required for transfer of License.

How to renew FSSAI license/Registration after expiry?

From October 1, 2021, the FSSAI has mandated for all food business to FSSAI registration or FSSAI license number on invoices and bills. Food Business Operators can renew the FSSAI License/Registration even after the expiry date with the following penalties: Three times the existing annual registration/FSSAI license fee in the period – 1st day to 90th day from the original expiry date. Additional two times of the existing annual registration/FSSAI license fee (i.e., total five times) in the period – 91st day to 180th day from the original expiry date.

What are the documents required for FSSAI License? Where do I get the necessary documents for the FSSAI License?

Based on the kind of food business, the documents are classified. On the homepage of FSSAI’s Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS), you can find the list of documents under ‘Documents required.’ You can also find the document list by visiting our article.

Is it possible to identify the category of an FSSAI License/Registration by its number?

FSSAI License number is 14 digits and starts with ‘1’ while the FSSAI Registration number is also 14 digits and starts with ‘2’.

Do I need to file an annual return for my food business?

Manufacturing FBOs (including repackaging and relabeling, i.e., those who get their food products manufactured by third-party manufacturers) and importing FBOs need to submit Annual Returns in Form D1 by 31st May of every preceding financial year only through FoSCoS Portal.

Is there a penalty for late or non-submission of annual returns?

Any delay in filing the Food Business Annual return beyond 31st May each year shall attract a penalty of Rs.100 per day for delay till the date of filing of the return. The maximum penalty levied shall not exceed 5 times the annual license fees.

What are the different categories of licenses?

According to the FSS (Licensing & Registration) Regulations, 2011, FBOs are granted licenses and registrations based on a 3-tier system, i.e., Registration, State license, and Central License. FSSAI license/registration is provided based on the business types, turnover, and production capacity.

To run a food business in more than two states, which FSSAI license is required?

A food business operator operating in more than two states is required to have a Central License for their registered office/head office and separate licenses/registrations for each unit according to its capacity/turnover.

How can I get an FSSAI license online?

FBO can obtain an FSSAI license in India through IndiaFilings. IndiaFilings helps food business operators apply for FSSAI licenses on the FoSCoS and monitor their registrations.

Is it mandatory to obtain an FSSAI license in India?

Any person or entity, who manufactures, processes, stores, distributes, or sells food must get an FSSAI Registration or License. Failure to obtain an FSSAI license can lead to penalties and imprisonment.

How long does it take to get the FSSAI registration?

FSSAI registration can be obtained in less than five days online through IndiaFilings.

Do I need an FSSAI registration if I am running a home kitchen?

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

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