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Definition

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.[3] The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India.[3] FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety. 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.



Requirement of FSSAI Registration:

Every food business operator involved in the manufacturing, processing, storage distribution and sale of food products must compulsorily obtain FSSAI Registration or License. FSSAI Registration is different from FSSAI License in the sense that depending on the size and nature of the business, FBO should obtain the necessary registration or license.



FSSAI Registration/ License Procedure:

FSSAI registration or license is based on the business volume and premises. Depending upon the installed capacity or turnover or location, applicant premises are eligible for the license such as central license, state license, registration, railway etc




FSSAI Registration Requirements:

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

  • Any FBO with an annual turnover of not more than Rs. 12 Lakhs
  • Petty retailer dealing in food products
  • Any person who manufactures or sells any food article by himself
  • Food sale is done by the temporary stall holder
  • Any individual who distributes food in any religious or social gathering except a caterer
  • Small-scale or cottage industries dealing in the food business and the following:
S.No. Business Capacity
1 Food production capacity (other than milk and meat) Up to 100 kg/ltr per day
2 Procurement, handling and collection of milk Up to 500 ltr per day
3 Slaughtering capacity 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day


Procedure for Obtaining FSSAI Registration:

  • FSSAI registration is initiated by submitting Form A (application) to food and safety department.
  • This application can be accepted or it may be rejected by the Department within 7 days from the application date and the fact has to be intimated to the applicant in writing
  • If the application is accepted, then the department will grant a registration certificate with the registration number and the photo of the applicant.
  • FBO should prominently display the certificate of registration at the place of business during the business hours.

Common documents required for obtaining FSSAI registration:

  • Form B – completed and signed
  • Photo Identity of FBO
  • Proof of possession of premises (e.g. Rental Agreement )
  • Partnership Deed / Certificate of Incorporation / Articles of Association etc.
  • List of food products to be dealt with
  • Food safety management system plan

FSSAI License Requirement:

For all other FBO apart from small-scale business, FSSAI license has to be obtained. FSSAI License can be classified into two categories i.e. State FSSAI License and Central FSSAI License based on the size of the business whether it is a medium scale or large scale business.
Generally, FBO who are large manufacturers, importers, exporters dealing in large-scale food business need to obtain FSSAI registration from central government and FBO with small to medium sized manufacturing units, transporters, marketers, traders, etc., need to take FSSAI registration from the state government.


Documents required for the obtaining the Central 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

Documents required for the obtaining the state 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. Food safety management system plan or certificate
  12. NOC from the municipality or local body

There are different forms and documents which are required to be submitted conversion, renewal, and modification of license.