What is the FSSAI Registration?
FSSAI is the organization that is responsible for the registering licenses of every food business operator (FBO) in India thereby regulating quality checks of food products and restricting the food adulteration and sale of substandard products. It lays down the rules and regulations for carrying food business in India and ensures the protection of public health. For those who are dealing with food-related businesses, they must have an FSSAI Registration certificate.
FSSAI Registration is required for all food related businesses such as manufacturers, traders, restaurants, small eateries, grocery shop, importers, exporters, home based food businesses, dairy farms, processors, retailers, e-tailers. who are involved in food business must obtain a 14-digit registration Number or a Food license number which must be printed on food packages or Displayed in Premises. This 14-digit FSSAI license number gives data about the producer's permit or enrolment subtle elements, and the assembling state.
Types of FSSAI Registration
FSSAI Basic Registration:
The food business operators who are required to obtain basic FSSAI license are those who have a yearly turnover of within 12 lakhs.
FSSAI State license:
All FBOs whose annual turnover is above Rs.12 lakh but below Rs.20 crore should apply for FSSAI State license.
FSSAI Central license:
A large-sized business processing, transporting, manufacturing, and having international trade of food products needs to obtain the FSSAI central license. The FBO having an annual turnover of more than Rs.20 crore should apply for FSSAI Central license.
Benefits of FSSAI Food License
An authentic communication is necessary to gain the customer trust. It will conduct better service and also keep the customers from unhealthy and adulterated food supply.
- FSSAI registration will offer the privileges of Government Funding and Loans that can be easily accessible for the business operators.
- FSSAI License speaks about the safety of the customers concerning to food business.
- FSSAI is mandatory when you sell food products online
- It will create client base and boost up the business at a larger scale.
- It becomes easy to obtain funds from investors when an entrepreneur has an FSSAI license.
FSSAI REGISTRATION FEE
- Basic FSSAI License - Annual turnover below 12 lakhs
- State FSSAI License - Annual turnover above 12 lakhs and below 20 crores
- Central FSSAI License - Annual turnover above 20 crores
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR FSSAI
- Aadhaar card copy of the proprietor/partners/directors
- Passport size photograph of the proprietor/partners/directors
- Address proof of the business premises latest electricity bill/ rent agreement/NOC
- Email id and Contact Number