FSSAI Registration Process - Documents Required,

Benefits, Penalty

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1 FSSAI Information
Food Business Operators (FBOs) Who Require FSSAI 01
Registration
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Types of FSSAI Registration
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Procedure for Obtaining FSSAI Registration Online
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Documents Required For Obtaining the FSSAI 03
Registration/License
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FSSAI License Cost
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7 Penalty for Non- Compliance
Renewal of FSSAI License 04
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 FSSAI Information
FSSAI registration is one of the most important registration required by every person involved in
the food business, such as persons who wish to open a restaurant, bakery, hotel, cloud kitchen or food
stall in India. Every Food Business Operator (FBO), such as entities or persons involved in
manufacturing, preparation, selling, transportation, distribution and storage of food articles/products,
are also mandatorily required to have an FSSAI registration to carry on their food business.

Food Business Operators (FBOs) Who Require FSSAI Registration

The FBOs carrying on the following kinds of business are mandatorily required to obtain an FSSAI
Registration/License:
 Petty retailers and retail shops such as a retail shop, snacks shop, confectionery or bakery, etc.
 Temporary stalls or fixed stall or food premise involved in the preparation, distribution,
storage and sale of food products such as Gol Gappa stall, chat stall, fruits/vegetable vendors,
tea stall, snacks stall, bread pakoda stall, samosa stall, chinese food stall, South Indian food
stall, sweet stall, juice shops, etc.
 Hawkers who sell packaged or freshly prepared food by travelling (usually on foot or
movable carts) from one location to another.
 Dairy units including milk chilling units, petty milkman and milk vendors.
 Vegetable oil processing units.
 Slaughtering houses such as meat shops, mutton shops, chicken shops, lamb meat, etc.
 Meat processing and fish processing units.
 All food manufacturing or processing units that include repacking of food.
 Proprietary food and Novel food.
 Cold/refrigerated storage facility.
 Transporter of food products having a number of specialised vehicles like insulated
refrigerated van/wagon, milk tankers, food wagons, food trucks, etc.
 Wholesaler, supplier, distributor and marketer of food products.
 Hotels, restaurants and bars.
 Canteens and cafeteria including mid-day meal canteens.
 Food vending agencies and caterer.
 Dhaba, PG providing food, Banquet halls with food catering arrangements, home based
canteens and food stalls in fairs or religious institutions.
 Importers and exporters of food items including food ingredients.
 E-commerce food suppliers including cloud kitchens.
Types of FSSAI Registration
FSSAI registration is based on the business types, turnover and capacity of production. Depending
upon the installed capacity and turnover, FBOs are eligible for license such as basic license, central
license, and state license.

 FSSAI Basic Registration – FBOs having a turnover of less than Rs.12 lakh p.a must
obtain FSSAI basic registration. The FSSAI registration form that the applicant has to fill to
obtain FSSAI basic registration is Form A.
 FSSAI State License – FBOs having a turnover of more than Rs.12 lakh p.a and less than
Rs.20 crore p.a must obtain the FSSAI state license. The FSSAI registration form that the
applicant has to fill to obtain an FSSAI state license is Form B.
 FSSAI Central License – FBOs having a turnover of more than Rs.20 crore p.a must
obtain the FSSAI central license. The FSSAI registration form that the applicant has to fill to
obtain FSSAI central license is Form B.

Procedure for Obtaining FSSAI Registration Online

 FBOs can obtain FSSAI registration online by filling and submitting the FSSAI registration
form, i.e. Form A (application for Registration) or Form B (application for State and Central
License) on the FoSCoS portal. The FBOs can also register offline by submitting Form A or
Form B to the Food and Safety Department.
 The FSSAI registration form must be accompanied by the required documents. The
documents must be uploaded online on the FoSCos portal at the time of filling the application
or submitted to the Food and Safety Department along with the application physically.
 The FSSAI registration form can be accepted or it may be rejected by the Department within
7 days from the date of receipt of an application either physically or online through the
FoSCoS portal. If the application is rejected it has to be intimated to the applicant in writing.
 The Department will scrutinise the documents submitted.
 The Department may conduct an inspection of the food premises, before granting the FSSAI
registration certificate, if necessary.
 If the Department is satisfied that the FBO meets all the required criteria, then it will grant an
FSSAI registration certificate with the registration number and the photo of the applicant
email ID. The applicant can also download the FSSAI registration certificate by logging into
the FoSCoS portal.
 FBO should prominently display the certificate of FSSAI registration at the place of business
during business hours.
Documents Required For Obtaining the FSSAI Registration/License
The following documents are required to obtain FSSAI basic registration, FSSAI state license and
FSSAI central license:
 Photo identity proof of the food business operators.
 Business constitution certificate, i.e. partnership deed, certificate of incorporation, shop and
establishment licence or other business registration certificate.
 Proof of possession of business premises, i.e. rental agreement, NOC from the owner of the
rented premises, utility bills etc.
 Food safety management system plan.
 List of food products manufactured or processed.
 Bank account information.
 Supporting documents (if required) like NOC by Municipality or Panchayat, Health NOC,
copy of License from the manufacturer, etc.
Apart from the above-mentioned general documents, certain specific documents are required for
obtaining the FSSAI state license and FSSAI central license. The specific documents required to
obtain the FSSAI state license are:
 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
 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
 Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multi-State Coop Act 2002
Apart from the general license, the following specific documents are required to obtain FSSAI central
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
 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
 Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation
 Declaration form

FSSAI License Cost

The applicant/FBO needs to pay the fees while submitting the FSSAI registration form. The FSSAI
registration fee for different types of registration are as follows:
 FSSAI Basic Registration – Fee of Rs.100
 FSSAI State License – Fee between Rs.2,000 to Rs.5,000 (Depends on the type of business
carried out)
 FSSAI Central License – Fee of Rs.7,500

Penalty for Non- Compliance

Listed is the penalty for various type of 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

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.