Food Safety And Standards Authority Of India

Types Of Food Licenses:

• Basic FSSAI Registration - if annual turnover is below 12 lakhs
• State FSSAI License - if annual turnover is above 12 lakhs and below 20 crores
• Central FSSAI License - if annual turnover is above 20 crores.

Every Food Business Operator (FBO), such as entities or persons involved in manufacturing, preparation, selling, transportation, distribution and storage of food articles/products,
mandatorily required to have an FSSAI registration to carry on their food business

FBOs should obtain the necessary registration or license depending on the size of their businesses.
FSSAI registration is a 14-digit registration or a license number

Categories

• Basic Registration
• State Licence
• Central Licence

Eligibility

1.Basic Registration -Form A
Required for all the FBOs involved in the small-scale food business.

This category covers the following businesses:

• Any FBO with an annual turnover of not more than Rs. 12 lakh.
• 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.
• Small businesses having the following food capacity limits:

Sl.No	Business	Capacity
1	Food production (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	2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day or less
4	Transportation	Single vehicle
5	Vending machine	Up to 12 vending machines in only one state/UT

2. State Licence - Form B
Medium-sized manufacturing units, transporters, marketers, traders, etc., -From State Govt

This category covers the following businesses:
FBO's must have a turnover between Rs 12 lakh to Rs 20 crore (Rs 30 crore in case of transportation business and wholesaler)
All grains, cereals, pulses milling units without any limit on production capacity
Medium-scale businesses having the following food capacity limits:

Sl.No	Business	Capacity
1	Food production (other than milk and meat)	1 MT to 2MT per day
2	Procurement, handling and collection of milk	501 to 50,000 ltr per day
3	Slaughtering	3-50 large animals or 11-150 small animals or 51-1,000 poultry birds per day
4	Storage	Up to 10,000 MT
5	Transportation	100 vehicles
6	Hotel	One, Two, Three and Four star rating
7	Vending machine	Up to 100 vending machines in only one state/UT

The tenure of the license issued is a maximum of 5 years and a minimum of 1 year.

3.Central Licence-Form B
Large manufacturers, importers and exporters dealing in large-scale food businesses - From Central Govt

This category covers the following businesses:

• FBO's must have a turnover above Rs 20 crore (Rs 30 crore in case of transportation business and wholesaler)
• Following FBOs irrespective of turnover or size of business:
• Food businesses operating in two or more states.
• Importers and exporters.
• Proprietary food and Non-specified food.
• Food or health supplements and Nutraceuticals.
• Radiation processing of foods.
• Food Business Activities at premises of Central Govt Agencies
• Caterers, restaurants, canteens, hawkers or petty retailers at the premises of railway stations
• E-commerce food business

Large-scale businesses having the following food capacity limits:

Sl.No	Business	Capacity
1	Food production (other than milk and meat)	More than 2MT per day
2	Procurement, handling and collection of milk	More than 50,000 ltr per day
3	Slaughtering	More than 50 large animals or more than 150 small animals or more than 1,000 poultry birds per day
4	Storage	More than 10,000 MT
5	Transportation	More than 100 vehicles
6	Hotel	Five star and above rating
7	Vending machine	More than 100 vending machines located in two or more states/UTs

The tenure of the license issued is a maximum of 5 years and a minimum of 1 year.

Benefits

• Worldwide Identity - Reputation all over the world, creates the brand name of the business at a global level
• Business Expansion - Extending the food business to any new location and opening new outlets is easy. easier to get a loan or other funding
• Legal Advantage - Sense of security and legal right. Acts as evidence that the quality of food and the food has not been compromised to safety standards
• Consumer Awareness - The food with FSSAI License gives the businesses an advantage in a rapidly increasing consumer base.

Penalty for Non - Compliance

Sl.No	Particulars	Fine
1	Food quality not in compliance with act	2 Lakh Petty manufacturer - 25,000/-
2	Sub-standard food	5 Lakh
3	Misbranded Food	3 Lakh
4	Misleading advertisement or false description	10 Lakh
5	Extraneous matter in food	1 Lakh
6	Failure to comply with Food safety officer direction	2 Lakh
7	Unhygienic processing or manufacture	1 Lakh

Fssai License/registration & Renewal Fees:

• Basic Registration :- 100 per year
• State FSSAI License :- 2000 - 5000 per year (depends on the type of business carried out.)
• Central FSSAI License :- 7500 per year

Duplicate Certificate/License:
For Central - 10% of the applicable license fees
For Basic - 10% of the applicable certificate fees

Basic Registration:

Documents required for Registration:

• Signed Form A by the proprietor/authorized signatory of the company.
• Photo ID of the proprietor/authorized signatory of the enterprise such as PAN card, Aadhar card.
• Address proof of the proprietor / partner / authorized signatory such as Voter ID card, Passport, Driving License etc.
• Specific details about the food products in which the company is currently deals with.
• Business place proof of office and factory/unit premises like Rent Agreement, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Property tax Bill, Conveyance deed or ownership deed etc.
• Email id and Mobile Number of the Proprietor / partner / authorized Signatory
• Trade name / Legal Name of the business on which they are desirous to take Fssai License / Fssai Registration / Food License

Documents required for Renewal: Same as registration documents

Procedure for FSSAI Registration:

• Step 1: Food business operators need to register them with the Registration Authority by submitting registering fee of Rs. 100/- for one year
• Step 2: Food service operators after registering are required to fill in the application form 'Form A' with fee of Rs. 100/-
• Step 3: After form submission, applicant shall receive a 14 digit Unique Application Reference Number
• Step 4: Within 7 days of form submission, Registering Authority (RA) shall issue the registration certificate or reject the application, depending on their verification and observation
• Step 5: Food business operator may start the business once he/she receives approval certificate from the Registering Authority
• Step 6: If required, RA may issue notice for inspection and the order shall be given within 7 days
• Step 7: Inspection will be done in 30 days and post that Food Business Operator can start the business

Information required to be submitted in the registration form

State Licence:

Documents Required:

• Signed Form B by the proprietor/authorised signatory of the enterprise
• Photo ID of the proprietor/authorised signatory of the enterprise such as PAN card, Aadhar card.
• Address proof of the proprietor / partner / authorized signatory such as Voter ID card, Passport, Driving License etc.
• Partnership deed/memorandum of association (MoA), Certificate of Incorporation (COI) in case of partnership, LLP, Private Limited Company / Self Declaration in case of Proprietorship.
• Business place proof of office and factory/unit premises Rent Agreement, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Property tax Bill, Conveyance deed or ownership deed etc.
• Specific details of food products which the enterprise produces or deals in.
• Sources of raw materials to be used such as meat, milk and so on
• Water testing report of the water used in production or the drinking water which confirms the water purity.
• FSMS plan of the unit specifying size and area allocation for each operation
• List of machinery and equipment to be used along with name, make and model, capacity and numbers installed of each
• The plan in place to recall food products manufactured from the market
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the local health department, panchayat or municipality, If any available.
• Form IX along with the Board Resolution in a case of Company only.
• Ministry of Tourism certificate (in certain cases).
• Documents supporting period wise turnover figures and transportation of products and also the no. of vehicles / trucks, have by the transporters.
• Self-declaration form by the authorized signatory / partner / proprietor.

Documents Required for Renewal: Same as registration documents

Central Licence:

Documents Required:

• Signed Form B by the proprietor/authorised signatory of the enterprise
• Photo ID of the proprietor/authorised signatory of the enterprise such as PAN card, Aadhar card.
• Address proof of the proprietor / partner / authorized signatory such as Voter ID card, Passport, Driving License etc.
• Partnership deed/memorandum of association (MoA), Certificate of Incorporation (COI) in case of partnership, LLP, Private Limited Company / Self Declaration in case of Proprietorship.
• Business place proof of office and factory/unit premises Rent Agreement, Electricity Bill, Water Bill, Property tax Bill, Conveyance deed or ownership deed etc.
• Specific details of food products which the enterprise produces or deals in.
• Sources of raw materials to be used such as meat, milk and so on
• Water testing report of the water used in production or the drinking water which confirms the water purity.
• FSMS plan of the unit specifying size and area allocation for each operation
• List of machinery and equipment to be used along with name, make and model, capacity and numbers installed of each
• The plan in place to recall food products manufactured from the market
• In case the unit is export-oriented, a certificate from the Ministry of Commerce in this regard
• Import Export code (IEC Code) issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the local health department, panchayat or municipality, If any available.
• Form IX along with the Board Resolution in a case of Company only.
• Ministry of Tourism certificate (in certain cases).
• Documents supporting period wise turnover figures and transportation of products and also the no. of vehicles / trucks, have by the transporters.
• Self-declaration form by the authorized signatory / partner / proprietor.

Documents Required for Renewal: Same as registration documents

Procedure to Obtain FSSAI Central License:

• Step-1: Application Filing Via Form B
  First, the license seeker is required to file Form B with the licensing Authority. While doing so, the applicant has to keep basic turnover criteria in mind.
• Step-2: Applicant Scrutiny by FSSAI Officials
  Once submitted, the Application accompanied by requested documents will be sent to the concerned officials for in-depth scrutiny.
• Step-3: On-Site Inspection by FSSAI's Official of The Business Place
  In this step, the FSSAI will send the designated officials to the business place to determine the level of compliance recommended by FSSAI.
  Any non-conformity in this regard could increase the chances of application cancellation.
• Step-4: Approval of Application and Grant of The Application
  Once the licensing Authority approves the Application, the certificate will find its way to the license seeker in a few days. After getting the certification, the business owner can commence their business operation at full throttle.
  Note: Displaying the Certificate at The Business Place Is Another Legal Mandate for The License Holder.

FSSAI Registration Status:

• An applicant is informed by SMS/email alert at many stages of application processing by FSSAI.
• The applicant can also check the FSSAI registration status by entering the application reference number issued after submitting the application to FSSAI on the 'Track Application Status' tab on the FoSCoS website. Click here for detailed steps on tracking FSSAI application status.
• When the FSSAI registration status is displayed as 'Application Reverted', the FSSAI authorities have reverted back the application for necessary modification or clarification.
• The applicant needs to submit the response within 30 days from the reverted date to avoid the risk of application rejection.
• The FSSAI registration status will be displayed as 'Registration Certificate Issued' when the FSSAI authorities issue the FSSAI registration certificate.
• The applicants can download the certificate by logging into the FoSCoS website.

Renewal of FSSAI License:

• The FSSAI license is essential to commence the food business, similarly, it is imperative to renew the license. The license is issued for a validity of 1 year or 5 years, so the business must apply for renewal 30 days prior to the expiry of the current license.

Conditions:

All Food Business operators shall ensure that the following conditions are complied with at all times during the course of its Food Business.

Food Business Operators Shall:

• Display a true copy of the license granted in Form C shall at all time at a prominent place in the premises.
• Give necessary access to licensing authorities or their authorized personnel to the premises.
• Inform authorities about any change or modifications in activities.
• Employ at least one technical person to supervise the production process. The person supervising the production process shall possess at least a degree in science with Chemistry/ Bio-chemistry/ Food and nutrition/ Microbiology or a degree or diploma in Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Dairy Microbiology/ Dairy chemistry/ Dairy engineering/ Oil technology/ / Veterinary science / Hotel management & Catering technology or any degree or diploma in any other discipline related to the specific requirement of the business from a recognized university or institute or equivalent.
• Furnish periodic annual return 1st April to 31st March, with in 31st May of each year. For collection/ handling/manufacturing of milk and milk products half yearly return also to be furnished as specified. Delay in Filing return beyond 31st May of each year shall attract a penalty of 100 per day.
• Ensure that no product other than the product indicated in the license/ registration is produced in the unit.
• Maintain factory's sanitary and hygienic standards and workers hygiene as specified in the schedule-4 according to the category of food business.
• Maintain daily records of production, raw materials utilization and sales separately.
• Ensure that the source and standards of raw material used are of optimum quality.
• Food business operator shall not manufacture , store or expose for sale or permit the sale of any article of food in any premises not effectively separated to the satisfaction of the licensing authority from any privy, urine, sullage, drain or place of storage of foul and waste matter.
• Ensure clean-in-place system (whatever necessary) for regular cleaning of machine & equipment.
• Ensure testing of relevant chemical and/or microbiological contaminants in food products in accordance with these regulation as frequency as required on the basis of historical data and risk assessment to ensure production and delivery of safe food through own or NABL accredited /FSSAI recognized labs at least once in six months.
• Ensure that as much as possible the required temperature shall be maintained throughout the supply chain from the place of procurement or sourcing till it reaches the end consumer including chilling, transportation, storage etc.
• The Manufacturer/ Importer/ Distributer shall buy and sell food products only from, or to, licensed /registered vendors and maintain record thereof.

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Agriculture & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA)

APEDA Products:

• Fruits, Vegetables and their Products.
• Meat and Meat Products.
• Poultry and Poultry Products.
• Dairy Products.
• Confectionery, Biscuits and Bakery Products.
• Honey, Jaggery and Sugar Products.
• Cocoa and its products, chocolates of all kinds.
• Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages.
• Cereal and Cereal Products.
• Groundnuts, Peanuts and Walnuts.
• Pickles, Papads and Chutneys.
• Guar Gum.
• Floriculture and Floriculture Products.
• Herbal and Medicinal Plants

Pattern of Assistance:

Component	Pattern of Assistance
	% of cost	Max Limit
1. Development of Export Infrastructure	40%	Rs. 200L for each Activity
1.1 Integrated Pack house and Processing facilities for Address Missing Gaps	40%
1.2 Purchase of Insulated, Mobile Pre-Cooling Units Including Special Vehicle for Live Stock Carriers	40%
1.3 Cable Handling System for Banana and Other crops	40%
1.4 Food Processing facilities for Addressing Missing Gaps	40%
1.5 Upgradation of Facilities Mentioned	40%
1.6 Common Infrastructure Facilities such as Integrated Pack Houses, Processing Units	90%	Rs. 600L for each Activity
2. Quality Control
2.1 For Implementation and Certification of quality	50%	Rs. 5L Per Certification
2.2 Procuring hand Held Services Including cost of Software for Capturing Farm will include Software, block Chain, Artificial Intelligence.	50%	Rs. 20L per Beneficiary
3. Strengthening of technical and managerial skills
a. Training and Study Tour in India and abroad	50% (Travel cost & Training fee)	Max- Rs. 3L Per Participant Per year. Restricted to one participant per Organization. (2021-2026)
100% In case of APEDA Officials
b. Seminars/ workshops/ outreach programs etc.		Max- Rs. 5L
4. Testing of Water/ Soil etc	50%	Rs. 5000/- per Sample (The upper ceiling limit Rs. 20L per beneficiary during 2021-2026)
5.Introduction of new plant / seed / germplasm varieties for export oriented / varieties suitable for processing for APEDA scheduled products	90% (60% to Exporters)	Ceiling Limit: Rs.50L
6.Laboratory for export testing and in-house lab equipment
a. APEDA recognized labs for Up gradation	50%	Rs. 100L
b. APEDA registered exporters for in-house lab equipment.	50%	Rs. 50L
7. AATAMNIRBHAR BHARAT
a. Support for innovative ideas for infrastructure and quality improvement in agricultural and processed food sector		Rs. 100L
b. New Sub Component	50%	Rs. 25L
8. Market Development
3.1 New Market	50%	Rs. 10L Per study
3.2 Assistance for trial shipment for fresh horticulture produce	50%	Rs. 10L Per Container/ trip
3.3 Registration of Brand / IPR outside India	50%	Rs. 20L Per beneficiary/Market

Eating House License

Eating House is a place which is open to the public where food can be consumed or ready consumption. Another definition of eating house is any public place where refreshments here include any form of juices (Exclude Alcohol related).

Benefits of Eating house License:

• Timely Renewal
• Compliance with local Laws
• Lesser Burden
• Reputation

Following Necessary papers are required:

• Site Plan of Eating House.
• FSSAI License
• Postcard size photographs of Eating House
• Copy of valid Trade License from NDMC/MCD/DCB/Airport Authority of India along with the fee receipt
• Legal occupancy proof of the Eating House and NOC from the landlord in case of a tenancy
• Identity and Residential Address Proof of the applicant
• In case seating capacity of people in eating house is 50 or more than fire safety certificate.
• Certificate of Incorporation and details of directors in case of Company.
• Copy of Board Resolution
• GST Registration Certificate
• Details of Employees
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Fire Safety measures installation proof
• An affidavit on stamp paper which has to be duly attested by Notary Public
• An undertaking for amusement activities and installation of CCTV Cameras with 30 days recording facility.
• FSSAI License

FAQ's

1. What is the Validity Period for Eating house License?
A: Usually 3 years, But Pre-Determined by Respective Police Authority in India.

2. How much is the cost of Eating House License?
A:Depends on Respective Police Authorities of the State.

3. How much Time it will take to review Application Eating house License?
A. Licensing Authority will take around 45-60 working Days.

Liquor License

For selling any type of alcohol in any shop, cafe, club, bar, lounge, or any restaurant, Liquor License from the government is mandatory. It is given by the state’s exercise department that allows manufacturing, selling, and transporting alcoholic beverages in a particular state. It is a permission that will authorize you to sell and market alcohol.

1.Conditions when Liquor License can be revoked?

• Sell the Alcohol on dry Days
• Sell Alcohol to the Minor
• Non-Compliance with the rules & regulations