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

Documents Required for FSSAI Food License

Based on the type of FSSAI license required the following documents are mandatory for registration:

Basic Registration

  • Identity proof of the applicant (Aadhar card, Voter ID, PAN card, passport, etc.)
  • Passport-sized photograph of the applicant
  • Proof of possession of premises (rent agreement, utility bill, etc.)

State FSSAI License

  • Blueprint/layout plan of the processing unit
  • List of directors/partners/proprietor with address and contact details
  • Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership deed/Affidavit of proprietorship
  • NOC from the local municipality or Panchayat
  • Food Safety Management System plan or certificate
  • Source of raw material for meat and milk products

Central FSSAI License

  • Blueprint/layout plan of the processing unit
  • List of directors/partners/proprietor with address and contact details
  • Certificate of Incorporation/Partnership deed/Affidavit of proprietorship
  • NOC from the local municipality or Panchayat
  • Food safety management system plan or certificate
  • Source of raw material for meat and milk products
  • Certificate from the Ministry of Tourism (for businesses involved in catering)
  • NOC from the FSSAI (for proprietary foods)
  • Analysis report of water to be used in the manufacturing process
  • Certificate of analysis for all additives to be used.

FSSAI Compliance

Section 32 of the Food Standards and Safety Act of 2006 permits the authorities to issue improvement notices, and noncompliance may result in license cancellation. Here is a detailed outline of the penalties collected:

Particulars FSSAI Registration FSSAI License
Turnover Limit companies with yearly sales of no more than ₹12 lakh Businesses having an annual turnover of more than ₹12 lakh.
Types Basic Registration. FSSAI Central License and FSSAI State License.
Size of Business Petty food business operators. Medium and large-sized food business operators and food businesses.
Duration The duration is determined by how applicable the registration is. Issued with a one-year minimum and a five-year maximum term.

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