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Intro

₹ 3999/-

All-inclusive Price
for FSSAI Registration of Small Food Businesses / Related Activities

Expert Consultation
Drafting & Filing of FSSAI Registration Application
FSSAI Registration Certificate Valid for 1 Year*
Call, Chat(WA),& Email Support
Frequent Updates through your filingbee account

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Base

₹ 9999/-

All-inclusive Price
for FSSAI State License of Medium-Sized Food Operators/Related Activities(Restaurants, Manufacturers, etc.)

Expert Consultation
Drafting & Filing of FSSAI Registration Application
FSSAI Registration Certificate Valid for 1 Year*
Call, Chat(WA),& Email Support
Frequent Updates through your filingbee account

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Pro

₹ 16999/-

All-inclusive Price
for FSSAI Central License of Large-Sized Food Operators/Related Activities(5 Star Hotels, Transporters, Manufacturers,& Retailers, etc.)

Expert Consultation
Drafting & Filing of FSSAI Registration Application
FSSAI Registration Certificate Valid for 1 Year*
Call, Chat(WA),& Email Support
Frequent Updates through your filingbee account

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*Additional years may be purchased based on government fees.

As per the following timeline,
your selected plan will be processed

Day 1-4

Collect

We collect necessary information & documents for the FSSAI application.

Day 5-10

Draft

We Prepare all application materials and fill out the registration forms.

Day 7-14

Process

We proceed to submit the application with FSSAI for further process.

Finally

Government processing time

Food License Online:
An Overview of FSSAI Registration/License

FSSAI is an abbreviation used for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. An FSSAI license online or directly through authority is required before starting a food business. Manufacturers, traders, and restaurants who deal with food must obtain a 14-digit registration number printed on food packages. FSSAI's primary goal is to regulate and check for safe food manufacturing, storage, and transportation practices among Food Business Operators (FBOs). You can apply for a food license online through the portal of the FSSAI, depending on the business's size and nature.

What are the benefits of a Food License?

Informed Consumers

The quality of the goods we consume is essential, especially when several products and types of food are available on the market. Knowing the quality and standard of an item is very important for every consumer. Having a food license signifies that food consumption has complied with India's hygiene requirements' Food Safety and Standards Authority.

Build goodwill

With the FSSAI logo, you know that the food is of a certain standard and hygienic to consume. As the FSSAI license helps spread awareness among the consumers, the goodwill gained in the market can then be used to drive expansion. You can obtain the food license online or directly from the authorities.

Which applies to you: FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License?

FSSAI Registration

Food businesses and allied activities like sales, distribution, trading, repackaging, and labeling can register in this way. A food business with a turnover of fewer than 12 lacs may apply for essential registration with the FSSAI. There are mainly hawkers, petty retailers, and temporary stallholders in this category. eCommerce food traders will benefit from the food license online registration.

FSSAI License

There are two types of FSSAI licenses.

State License State licensing is available to food businesses with revenues over Rs.12 lakhs and up to Rs.20 crores. Central License Food establishments with a turnover of Rs.20 crores and above must hold a Central FSSAI License.

List of Documents Required for
Food License Online

For FSSAI Registration

Photograph of FBO
ID Proof of the Applicant
Item/Product List
Form – A

Proof Business Incorporation
Proof of premises
Food safety management system plan

For FSSAI State License

Proof Business Incorporation
PAN Card of Business
Photographs of Applicants
Form B duly completed and signed
Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation
List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address, contact details, and photo ID
Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity

List of food categories to be manufactured
Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address.
Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability
Proof of possession of premises- Electricity Bill (latest)
Rent Agreement, if applicable
NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multistate Coop Act 2002
Food safety management system plan or certificate

For FSSAI Central License

Documents as applicable in State License
Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability
Source of raw material for milk, meat, etc
Recall plan wherever applicable
Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU

NOC/PA document issued by FSSAI
IE code document issued by DGFT
Form IX
Certificate from Ministry of Tourism
Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation
Declaration form

NOTE:

*We will collect additional documents based on the information you provided to the filingbee.

Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions

India's Food Safety and Standards Authority have mandated food operators to obtain a food license to monitor the quality of food products they produce or process. Businesses engaged in food activities must apply for different types of food licenses depending on the parameters listed below:

Turnover
Scale of business
Type of activity

Petty Food Business Operators (FBO) who himself manufactures or sells any article of food or a petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stallholder or small scale or cottage or such other industries relating to food business or tiny food business operator having annual turnover up to Rs. 12 Lacs or whose

production capacity of food products does not exceed 100 kg or litres per day, or
procurement or handling and collection of milk is up to 500 litres of milk per day, or
slaughtering capacity is 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day or less

These FBOs are required to obtain FSSAI Registration Certificate by applying on Food License Online and Registration System. 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).

Yes. Cloud Kitchens shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria.

No, it is not required. Utensils/packaging materials are not covered under the definition of food as per Section 3(n) of FSS Act, 2006 – so FSSAI License/Registration is not required.

All Food business operators, including pharmacies or medical stores selling Health supplements or Nutraceutical products, need to apply for the FSSAI license or registration.

If a Food Business Operator (FBO) has his food business premises located in two or more than two States, he must obtain a Central License for his Registered Office or Head Office in addition to license/registration for each unit/premise. This can be done through the Food licence online facility provided by FSSAI. Separate License or registration to be accepted for each unit/premise depending upon that unit's capacity or turnover from the concerned Central or State licensing authorities. Further, if any food business activity is conducted on a Registered Office/Head Office premise, the same shall also be incorporated in Head Office License.

FSSAI license is based on-premise. All kinds of food business activities conducted at the same premise can be applied in a single FSSAI license.

No, NOC is not required from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India for exporting food products from India; however FSSAI License is required to be taken by the exporter

Yes, it is mandatory to declare a 14-digit FSSAI License or Registration number on cash receipts/ purchase invoices/cash memos/bills, etc., by all food businesses. When any operator issues 2 transaction documents, such as transporters issuing transport challan/ Bill, etc., and an invoice, then the FSSAI number needs to be mentioned on both documents. The only exemption will be the GST e-way bill and other govt documents which are system generated.

FSSAI licenses are valid for one to five years in each category, namely Basic Registration, State Registration, and Central Registration. You need to renew the food license online or as applicable within 30 days after your initial License expires.

FSSAI licenses are always defined by the location in which they are issued. You must register each location separately if you have more than one business location.

By law, all food business operators must obtain a license before they can operate. Those who fail to comply but continue to manufacture, trade, or distribute any food article may be fined or imprisoned for a period of up to 6 months. The imprisonment is likely to be accompanied by a fine, which may reach Rs. 5,00,000.

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