FSSAI State License - Procedure, Documents Required, Fees

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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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• What is FSSAI State License?
• Procedure for obtaining FSSAI State License
• Documents Required For FSSAI State License
• Eligibility for State FSSAI License
• Importance of FSSAI State License
• Who Needs FSSAI State License?
• Benefits of FSSAI State License
• FSSAI State License Government Fee
• Non-Compliance
• Penalty for Non-Compliance
• Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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:

• Simply fill out our form.
• Provide the necessary documents asked by our experts for further processing.
• Step 2: Application Filing & Approval Once our experts will finish filing the application form, they will resolve all the queries asked by the authorities. We will facilitate the follow-up required by the food department and get your license approved by the government.
• Once our experts will finish filing the application form, they will resolve all the queries asked by the authorities.
• We will facilitate the follow-up required by the food department and get your license approved by the government.
• Step 3: Food License Delivery Issuance and approval of the Food License. After the approval, a digital and paper copy will reach to you on the given address.
• Issuance and approval of the Food License.
• After the approval, a digital and paper copy will reach to you on the given address.
• Form B duly completed and signed.
• Partnership deed of partnership firm/ affidavit of proprietorship firm
• Plan of the processing unit revealing every dimension and operation-wise area allocation
• List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor along with the address, contact details, and photo ID
• Name and list of equipment and machinery to be used with the number and installed capacity
• List of food category to be manufactured
• Authority letter from a manufacturer
• LLP agreement (in case of LLP firm)
• Proof of possession of premises
• NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer
• Copy of certificate obtained under the Coop Act 1861 or Multistate Coop Act 2002
• Food safety management system plan or certificate
• Form IX
• Certificate from Ministry of Tourism
• Company registration certificate & MoA (in case of Pvt. Ltd. or OPC)
• NOC from the municipality or local body
• Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation
• Declaration form
• Report of Analysis for water to be used in the process

If you are applying for Manufacturing/Repacker category, please arrange other documents mentioned below:

• a. Manufacturing unit photo
• b. Plant Layouts.
• c. Machinery details use for production in your company letterhead
• d. Product details in company Letter head.

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:

• Dairy unit processing between 500 to 50000 litres of milk daily or less than 2500 MT of milk sold annually
• Units engaged in the activity to process or produce vegetable oil of capacity upto 2 MT daily
• Slaughtering units that have a capacity in case of large animals of more than 2 and up to 50; for small animals capacity more than 10 and up to 150 and for poultry birds capacity more than 50 and up to 1000 per day.
• Food business engaged in the activity of meat processing, capacity upto 500 Kg daily or 150 MT annually
• The food processing unit engaged in wholesale having a turnover upto INR 30 Crores
• Food business dealing in retail or distribution having a turnover upto INR 20 Crores
• Units engaged in processing plants including re-labellers, re-packers and producing units upto 2 MT per day.

Who Needs FSSAI Basic Registration?

FSSAI License is very important for food business due to the following reasons:

• The penalties are higher than the cost of obtaining Food License. It acts as a preventive measure from legal proceedings and penalties.
• Assurance of the fact that manufacturing of your food is done in the correct way because the license is obtained after the verification of food quality.
• As per Food Safety Standards Act, it is mandatory for all the FBOs to obtain Food License if they are involved in food business.
• In case a business is looking for government tenders and corporate business, FSSAI License can act as an important factor.
• FSSAI license acts as an evidence of the fact that your food is harmless and it is safe for consumption for your customers.
• The license holder can use FSSAI logo on the menu card and other promotional business advertisements to get an extra edge over other unregistered FBOs.

Food Business Operators (FBOs) enjoy several advantages of obtaining food license: