What is FSSAI and what are the types of FSSAI licenses

FSSAI Registration of Central License

• Business working as importers in the food business or export-oriented sector, major producers, contractors in Central Government offices, ports or airports, etc requires having this Central license which is issued by Food Safety Standard Authority of India.
• Central License is issued by the Central Government.
• A company headquartered in a food business needs a license if it operates in different states or cities
• Central License is required to Food and Business Operator (FBOs) which have an Annual Turnover of Rs. 20 crore
• Central License is issued for five years and minimum for the period of one year.

FSSAI Registration of State License

• This license is for small and medium enterprises such as transportation , storage, transported, distributors, marketers etc.
• State License is issued by the State Government.
• Company obtaining State license must have its operation in one state only
• The business obtaining State License must have an Annual Turnover of Rs. 12 Lakh
• State License is issued for five years and minimum for the period of one year.

• Vegetable oil production and processing units through solvent extraction process and refineries including oil expeller unit. With annual turnover within Rs. 12 lakes up to Rs. 20 crores.
• Hotels which are of 4 star or less.
• Storages with an annual size of under 50,000 metric tones.

FSSAI Registration of Basic Registration License.

• This license is issued by the Government of the State and is granted to small producers, storage units, haulers, marketers and distributors
• The Company obtaining Basic Registration License must have an Annual Turnover of Rs. 12 Lakh
• Basic Registration License is issued for five years and minimum for the period of one year

• FBO likes wholesalers, manufacturers, producers and sellers, grocery dealers, hawkers, bars, canteens, dhaba, cafes, restaurants and storage with a turnover of less than Rs. 12 lakh per year.
• Development or refining units of vegetable oil through the method of solvent extraction and refineries like oil expeller device. With a capacity to provide not more than 100 kg / litre per day (except milk or meat).
• Retailers selling food items with limited operations

Documents required for Basic, State and Central FSSAI License

Basic FSSAI Licence

• Declaration form
• Authority letter
• Copy of the property paper (if owned)
• Copy of Rent Agreement (If rented property)
• License or plan of the food safety management system
• Electricity bill or water bill of business place
• Identification proof of proprietor or partners or directors like PAN Card, Aadhaar Card, or Voter ID card
• Form 10 for the designation of persons by a company with the board resolution

State FSSAI Licence

• List of Partners, Owners, and Executive Members of Society with full address and contact details.
• Latest Passport-sized photograph of the applicant
• Identification proof (voter ID card or Aadhaar Card)
• PAN Card
• Address Proof which can be Telephone, Mobile Bill, Electricity or Gas Bill
• A Copy of Property papers (if owned)
• A Copy of Rent Agreement and Landlord’s NOC (if rented)
• Partnership Deed/ MOA/AOA of the firm
• A Copy of certificate obtained under the Co-Op Act – 1861/Multi State Co-Op Act – 2002 in the case of Co-Operatives.
• NOC from the manufacturer (in case of Distributor)
• Information on Source of raw material
• NOCs from Municipality or local body
• E-Code document issued by DGFT
• Form IX Nomination of persons by a company

Central FSSAI License

• Declaration Form of FSSAI license
• If applicable a copy of certificate received below the Coop Act – 1861 / Multi-State Coop Act – 2002 in case of Cooperatives.
• Completed and signed Form- B by the Partner, Authorized Signatory or Proprietor.
• List and name of machinery and equipment alongside the quantity, installed capacity and horsepower applied. It is compulsory for production and manufacturing units only.
• DGFT issues a document of the IE code.
• Proof of turnover in supporting the documentary.
• NOC from the local body or Municipality. It’s an optional document.
• The certificate is given by the Ministry of Tourism (Hotel & Restaurant Approval and Classification Committee). In the case of hotels its Mandatory document.
• PA/NOC documents circulated by FSSAI.
• Copy of License from the manufacturer. Along with this the NOC of the same. This Compulsory for Repackers and Relabellers.
• Proof of possession of premises -Sale deed, Rental Agreement or Electricity Bill, it’s optional.
• List of Partner, Directors, Executive Members of Society, Proprietor, Trust with complete address and contact details. It is Necessary for Companies only.
• Review report Chemical & Bacteriological of water to be applied as an ingredient in food from a verified or public health laboratory to verify the portability. It’s Necessary for manufacturing and processing units.
• Listing of the food category wanted to be manufactured it’s for manufactures.
• Certificate of Food Safety Management System Plan ( FSMSP) if required.
• Documentary evidence of turnover or self-declaration of a number of vehicles. It’s a compulsory document for Transporters.