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FSSAI Registration Type, Documents Required and Penalty
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FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is an autonomous body that is established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India to monitor and govern the food business in India. FSSAI is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety & ensures the food products undergo quality checks.
FSSAI Registration Type
Depending upon the installed capacity or turnover or location, applicant premises are eligible for the license such as basic license/ Registration, state license and central license.
Required Documents for the Basic FOOD 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
- System plan for Food safety management
Required Documents for the State FOOD License
- 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 category 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
- Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
- NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
- Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multi state Coop Act 2002
- Food safety management system plan or certificate
Required Documents for the Central FOOD License
- 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 category 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
- 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
- Proof of possession of premises
- Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship
- NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
- Food safety management system plan or certificate
- NOC from the municipality or local body
- Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation
- Declaration form
Consequences of Non-Compliance
Any registered or licensed person under the FSSAI must adhere to the rules and regulation under the FSS Act, 2006. Food safety officer generally conducts the inspection of the food business operator’s facility and identifies the level of compliance with the regulation using a checklist. Based on the compliance level, the food safety officer marks it as:
- Compliance (C)
- Non-compliance (NC)
- Partial compliance (PC)
- Not applicable/Not observed (NA)
Based on the above, the food safety officer might issue an improvement notice wherever required per Section 32 of the FSS Act, 2006. If the business operator fails to comply with the improvement notice, the officer after giving the licensee an opportunity to show cause may cancel his license. Any food business operator aggrieved by an improvement notice can appeal to the State Commissioner of Food Safety. The decision thereon can be challenged through appealing to the Food Safety Appellate Tribunal/High Court.
Penalty for Non- Compliance
S.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 |
Renewal of FSSAI Certificate
To continue the business, it is required to be renewed before the expiry of the FSSAI License validity. If your food license expiry is keeping close stay attentive and remember you must apply 30 days prior to the FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration Expiry date.
In a hurry to get the FSSAI Certificate? Fill up this form, or click here or call Kapish at +91-9971770603 & +91-9711994042
For more information, write us @contactus@ikargos.com or call Kapish @+91-9971770603