FSSAI State License is required by Food Business Operators (FBOs) who are dealing in manufacturing, storage, transportation, retailing, marketing, distribution, etc. of food & beverages. Businesses having annual turnover between 12 lakhs to 20 crores and having their business operations within the territory of the state are required to obtain the State Food License and in case if a business wants to operate in multiple states, then Central Food License is required. It is important to note that manufacturers & marketers are required to get FSSAI State License irrespective of minimum turnover limit. The maximum tenure of this license is 5 years and the minimum is 1 year.
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Food License is mandatory for anyone who intends to do food business. This not only involves preparing food but everyone who handles food at various stages before it ultimately reaches the customer like raw materials, manufacturing, processing, packaging and the distribution as well as the agencies who have the authority to sell them. It ensures that food business runs with appropriate license and a quality check. Businesses are required to follow the FSSAI rules and guidelines. FSSAI is responsible for the standards and principles and controls for the welfare of the business.
The full form of FSSAI is Food Safety Standards Authority of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). It is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India that governs food business in India. If a person wants to start a business related to food, be it food processing or manufacturing, packaging or distribution, it has to register under FSSAI. It is mandatory to obtain a 14-digit food license registration number which has to be printed on food packages or displayed in premises. This license number gives data about the producer's permit or enrollment subtle elements and the assembling state.
It is important to note that FSSAI basic registration is different from FSSAI license. The criteria for getting the license/registration depends upon the various criterias depending upon the size and nature of the business; FBOs should obtain the necessary registration or license.
If the annual turnover of the food business is more than Rs. 12 lakhs and less than Rs. 20 crores then one has to get state FSSAI License.
Manufacturing units having capacity up to 2 MT per day, Dairy units handling business upto 50000 liters per day, 3 star hotels and above, repackers and relabeling units, clubs canteens, all the catering business irrespective of their turnover needs to apply for State license. The maximum tenure of this license is 5 years and the minimum is 1 year.
Form B is required to be filed for the state license when the turnover is less than 20 crores and area of operation is limited only upto the state.
Depending upon the various factors, FSSAI State License procedure can be divided into three steps:
If you are applying for Manufacturing/Repacker category, please arrange other documents mentioned below:
| Manufacturer/Miller | Fees (Rs./Year) |
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| Above 1MT per day production | Rs. 5000 |
| 10,001 to 50,000 LPD of milk or 501 to 2500 of milk solids per annum | |
| Below 1MT of production | Rs. 3,000 |
| 501 to 10,000 LPD of milk or 2.5 MT to 500MT of milk solids per annum | |
| Hotels upto 4 star | Rs. 5,000 |
| All food services providers including restaurants / boarding house, clubs , etc. serving food canteens (schools, colleges, office, institutions ) caterers, banquet halls with food catering arrangements , food vendors like dabbawallas etc & other food business operators | Rs. 2,000 |
Note: The aforementioned Fees is exclusive of GST.
Once you have completed your validity time, there will be a requirement for renewal of FSSAI License as the registration gets expired
Following are the eligible entities having above stated turnover for applying for state license:
FSSAI License is very important for food business due to the following reasons:
Food Business Operators (FBOs) enjoy several advantages of obtaining food license:
Just like every other industry, this industry also required to comply with concerned authorities and follow the laws and guidelines provided by the FSSAI. In case any business fails to comply with the provided rules and regulations, strict penalties would be imposed on violators as this is the matter of concern with the health and safety of people. Let’s discuss in brief what other penalties are levied on the violation.
| Sl.No | Particulars | Fine |
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| 1 | Food quality does not match with the compliance given in the act |
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| 2 | Sub-standard food |
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| 3 | Misbranded Food |
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| 4 | Deceptive advertisement or false description |
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| 5 | Extraneous matter in food |
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| 6 | Failure to comply with Food safety officer direction |
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| 7 | Unhygienic processing or manufacture |
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You will need a Central License for the registered office and a state license for each manufacturing unit in specific states.
Yes. It is necessary for you to obtain a central license from the address mentioned in Import Export Code. For import export FSSAI central license is compulsory.
Yes, it is necessary for both import and export units of food items to obtain FSSAI license.
Yes, FSSAI license is needed for every type of food activity such as manufacturing, trading, distribution and transportation. Thus, you may need a FSSAI license for the activity you are involved in.
All catering units need FSSAI license, even those who are working under central government such as Railways, Airport, Seaport and Defence require FSSAI license.
FBO needs to apply for renew of the license within 30 days from the expiry of license, license cannot be renewed if it not applied within 30days.
In a single FSSAI license you can apply for all kinds of food activities you are involved in at the same premise.
It is necessary for pharmacies or medical stores who are selling Health supplements to obtain FSSAI license.
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