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A Food Business Operator (FBO) is needed to get the food license upon passing a particular turnover. The type of food license to be taken depends on the scale of the business and the type of business activity the food business operator is involved in. Only after submitting the documents required for FSSAI license, the application would be viewed by the government authority. There are 3 types of FSSAI License:
Small businesses or startups which have an annual turnover under Rs. 12 Lakhs are expected to do the FSSAI basic registration. Small food manufacturers and people in the food business can get their license from the state government by submitting the needed documents.
The FSSAI State License has to be taken by mid-sized companies that have an annual turnover within Rs. 12 Lakhs to Rs. 20 Crores. Small and medium business entities like food producers, transporters, marketers, retailers, and food processing units need to get a food license from the State Government.
Large businesses that have a yearly turnover high than Rs. 20 Crores are needed to take the FSSAI Central License. Large businesses require to get the FSSAI Central License in case such businesses are required to provide food products at government offices or have to import/export food products. Large scale food units and business operators like export-oriented units, large manufacturers, importers, and food agencies who provide food in railways, airports or seaports, must get their food license from the central government.
Those businesses that are included in handling the food/food products are required to obtain the FSSAI Registration/License after perfectly producing the FSSAI documents of relevance. The FSSAI license documents are needed to be checked and correct information must be given which would help the food business to be eligible after the food quality and premise inspection are done.
| Annual Turnover | Registration/License |
|---|---|
| Below 12 Lakhs | Registration FORM A |
| 12 – 20 Lakhs | State License FORM B |
| Above 20 Lakhs | Central License FORM B |
Form A: In FSSAI is a basic FSSAI registration that a small FBO must fill out if it has an annual turnover of less than 12 lakh.
Form B: For a State FSSAI license, form B is if the food unit’s turnover is less than Rs.20 crore and if the operation is only limited to the State. The Central FSSIA license form B is when the unit’s turnover that is more than Rs.20 crore.
Note : Form C is all needed but when there is a procedure of the FSSAI renewal process.
| FSSAI Registration Form A | State FSSAI License Form B | Central FSSAI License Form B |
|---|---|---|
| Basic FSSAI Registration Form A is needed to be filed when the small FBO has an annual turnover of less than 12 lakhs | State FSSAI License form B is needed to be filed when the food unit’s turnover is less than 20 crores and whose area of operation is limited to the state only. It is given by the Government of state. | Central FSSAI License form B is needed to be filed when the food unit’s turnover is more than 20 crores. It is given by the Central Government of India. |
Every business includes food products that must get FSSAI Registration or license to assure the customers that the food made is secure and safe for consumption. The important documentation for the FSSAI Food license is as follows:
Form A or Form B (Form A for Basic FSSAI Registration & Form B for State and Central FSSAI Registration) – complete and signed
2 Passport Sized Photographs
PAN Card of the FBO Owner/Proprietor/Partner/Director
Proof of Possession of the Premises (Property Papers – if the property is owned, Utility bills (Electricity or water) or Rent Agreement – if the property is on rent
Partnership Deed
Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Association (AOA) in case of a company
The complete list of food items the unit will be processing
The complete FSMS (Food Safety Management System) plan (applicable for FSSAI State or Central Food License only)
IDs
List of Directors or Members of Society or Trust with full address and contact details.
List of Machinery and their registration number along with working capacity, and power usage
ID and address proof circulated by Government of India for Authorised Signatory
List of food categories planned to manufacture.
Copy & certificate received under Coop – 1861/Multi State Coop Act – 2002 in case of Cooperatives
Declaration and Undertaking by FBO
Legal Documents
Form-B Duly completed and attested by the Proprietor or Partner or the Authorized member.
Authority letter with name and address of the responsible person nominated by the manufacturer along with the alternative responsible person
FSSAI Self-Declaration for Proprietorships
NOC & Copy of License from manufacturer
Food Safety Management System Plan or certificate
NOC from Municipality or local body
Form IX: Nomination of Persons by a Company along with the Board Resolution
Optional
Manufacturers
The analysis report of water to be used in food from a recognized health laboratory to confirm the portability
Proof of ownership or possession of premises.
Source of milk or acquisition plan for milk including the location of milk collection centres (in case of Milk and Milk Products processing).
Sources of raw material for meat processing plants.
Pesticide residues report of water if the production of the unit packaged drinking water, Mineral water and carbonated water from a known public health laboratory.
Partnership
Partnership Deed
Affidavit of ownership or Memorandum & Articles of Association towards the constitution of the firm.
Transportation
Certificate provided by the Ministry of Tourism
Self-declaration of several vehicles
IDs
List of Directors or Members of Society/Trust with full address and contact details
List of Machinery with their registration number, functioning capacity, and power usage
ID and address proof circulated by Government of India for Authorised Signatory
List of food categories planned to manufacture.
Copy of certificate received under Coop – 1861/Multi State Coop Act – 2002 in case of Cooperatives
Declaration and Undertaking by FBO
Blueprint of the manufacturing unit having the dimensions in meters or square meters and operation-wise area allocation.
Supporting proof of turnover.
Legal Documents
Form-B Duly completed and attested by the Proprietor or Partner or the Authorized member.
Authority letter with name and address of the responsible person nominated by the manufacturer along with the alternative responsible person
FSSAI Self-Declaration for Proprietorships
NOC & Copy of License from manufacturer
Food Safety Management System Plan or certificate
NOC from Municipality or local body
Form IX: Nomination of Persons by a Company with the Board Resolution
Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU
NOC documents issued by FSSAI
IE Code document issued by DGFT
Optional
Manufacturers
The analysis report of water to be used in food from a recognized health laboratory to confirm the portability
Proof of ownership or possession of premises.
Source of milk or acquisition plan for milk including the location of milk collection centers (in case of Milk and Milk Products processing).
Sources of raw material for meat processing plants.
Pesticide residues report of water if the units making packaged drinking water, Mineral water or carbonated water from a known public health laboratory.
In case if your business in to mineral water plant then water test report compulsory.
Plant Layouts. Manufacturing unit photos, Machinery details use for production, power Capacity & Horse Power details
Partnership
Partnership Deed
Affidavit of Proprietorship or Memorandum & Articles of Association towards the constitution of the firm.
Transportation
Certificate provided by the Ministry of Tourism
Self-declaration of several vehicles
Hotels
Certificate provided by the Ministry of Tourism (HRACC- Hotel & Restaurant Approval and Classification Committee).
The FSSAI Licence is licensed under the Food Safety &Standards Authority of India for the quality of food consumption. The purpose of issuing this license is the food becomes secure and safe for consumption
FSSAI registration is a necessary registration given to small business operators. On the other hand, the FSSAI license is primarily of two types i.e. State and central. These licenses are for food manufacturers and FBOs that are spread over the state and country respectively. FBOs are essentially importers and exporters of food.
Name the documents for Basic FSSAI Registration?
Aadhar Card of the owner.
PAN Card of the owner
Passport Size photograph
Water bill/ Electricity Bill/ Gas Bill
IEC Code (for central license)
CA declaration
Name all the forms required in the documentation of FSSAI Registration?
There are 2 forms that are required in that is FORM A & FORM B. There is one more form that is required at the time of renewal that is Form C. What is Form A?
Form A is needed in the basic FSSAI Registration for small FBO that has annual turnover below Rs12 lakh. What is Form B?
Form B is required for state and central licensing. In the case of state FSSAI Licence, the annual turnover must be between Rs.12lakh-Rs.20 crore. For the central License, the annual turnover must be above Rs.20 crore.
Which form is required for FSSAI license renewal?
For FSSAI license renewal you require to fill form C along which complete details.
What is an FSSAI declaration form?
The FSSAI declaration is a form which is below the 2.5.1 rule of the Food Safety and Standers Act of 2006, to be signed by the partner or owner of the business entity who is applying for an FSSAI license.
What is Form IX?
FSSAI Form IX is the nomination form that is to be submitted along with the FSSAI application. The form includes the NOMINATION OF PERSONS BY A COMPANY. The directors or the concerned officials have to nominate personnel for the same.