Who Can Apply for FSSAI Modification?

As per the latest Notice issued from FSSAI FoSCoS authority, only selected categories of FBOs can now apply for a Modification. They are namely:

→ Any Registered Food Business Operator
→ Food Manufacturers
→ Food Processing units
→ Food Repackers
→ Food Re-labellers
→ Food Distributors

Required Documents for FSSAI Modification

Food business operators must obtain FSSAI registration or license based on the scale of their food production and sales. If there are any changes in the business details, they must apply for FSSAI modification.

  • Resubmission of all the Documents submitted at the time of FSSAI License Application
  • A statement notifying the Changes for which the Modification request has been filed
  • Proper Evidence of Change in the Food Business

Checklist for FSSAI Registration

Applying for FSSAI registration requires the applicant to provide details of the business and the business activity. Here is a complete checklist:

  • Business name and business entity type
  • Business official address proof
  • Contact details of the business
  • Business address
  • Description of business activity
  • Total annual quantity of production
  • Business registration details
  • Date of business commencement
  • In case of seasonal business, the total duration of business commitment

Points to be Remembered

  • The concerned FBO can select a single Modification Category at a time in the FSSAI Modification process, as regulated by the Food Licensing authority.
  • Food Manufacturers/Processors who have already obtained a Food License but in a wrong category, are required to get their License Modified.
  • For adding a new business, change of business address, change in contact details, or change in the product category – an FBO is required to file for FSSAI License Modification.
  • The FSSAI Designated Officer (D.O.) is responsible to scrutinize the Modification Application and the D.O. may seek any clarification from the FBO. The query must be responded to within 30 days.

FAQs on FSSAI Food License modification

Have questions about the FSSAI food license modification? This section answers common queries about who needs it, how to apply, and what compliance involves for food businesses in India.

If there is any change from the furnished information contained in the valid existing FSSAI Food License, an FBO shall apply for a Modification of a Food License.

The applicant FBO will have to apply for a Modification of the FSSAI FoSCoS License following the regulations of the FSSAI authority. A designated officer (DO) scrutinizes the application in the later process.

FSSAI license is registered on the basis of the business premises only. So in case of opening of a new food corner, an individual has to obtain a new food license. FSSAI modification is not applicable here.

If any FBO’s Modification Application is rejected by the Authority, the particular FBO is needed to stop their business operation till the Modification part gets completed.

Yes. FSSAI License Modification is needed to be executed in case of launching a new food product or service in any licensed FBO.