🛡️ FSSAI Registration Guide for Food Businesses in India

If you're operating a food business in India, obtaining an FSSAI registration or license is mandatory under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. This ensures that your business complies with food safety standards, thereby enhancing consumer trust and legal credibility.

📌 Types of FSSAI Registration

FSSAI offers three types of registrations/licenses based on your business size and turnover:

1. Basic Registration: For small businesses with an annual turnover up to ₹12 lakh.

2. State License: For medium-sized businesses with turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore.

3. Central License: For large businesses with turnover above ₹20 crore or those operating in multiple states

   📝 Step-by-Step Registration Process

4. Follow these steps to register your food business through the FoSCoS portal:foscos.fssai.gov.in+9foscos.fssai.gov.in+9FSSAI+9

5. Visit the Portal: Go to https://foscos.fssai.gov.in.

6. Sign In/Register: Create an account or log in with your credentials.

7. Apply for License/Registration: Select 'Apply for License/Registration' from the dashboard.

8. Select State and Business Type: Choose your state and the kind of business (KOB) you operate.

9. Fill Application Form: Complete Form A (for Basic Registration) or Form B (for State/Central License) with accurate details.

10. Upload Documents: Submit the required documents (see below).

11. Fee Payment: Pay the applicable fee online.

12. Application Reference Number: After submission, you'll receive a 17-digit reference number to track your application status.

    📄 Documents Required

    Ensure you have the following documents ready:

13. Identity Proof: PAN card, Aadhaar card, or Voter ID.

14. Address Proof: Utility bills, rental agreement, or property documents.

15. Business Registration Proof: Certificate of Incorporation, Partnership Deed, or Shop and Establishment License.

16. Photograph: Recent passport-sized photo of the applicant.

17. Food Safety Management Plan: Outline of safety measures in place.

18. List of Food Products: Items you intend to manufacture or sell.

19. NOC: From local authorities, if applicable.foscos.fssai.gov.in+2Kotak Mahindra Bank+2foscos.fssai.gov.in+2Corpbiz+3BankBazaar+3Companify India Private Limited+3foscos.fssai.gov.in+2ClearTax+2FSSAI+2

20. Additional documents may be required for State and Central Licenses, such as:Companify India Private Limited+2Kotak Mahindra Bank+2BankBazaar+2

21. Form B: Duly completed and signed.

22. Equipment and Machinery Details: List with capacity and numbers.

23. Processing Unit Layout: Detailed plan with dimensions.

24. Water Testing Report: For units involved in food processing.

25. 💰 Fee Structure

    The registration/license fee varies based on the type:

26. Basic Registration: ₹100 per year.

27. State License: ₹2,000 to ₹5,000 per year, depending on the business type.

28. ⏳ Processing Time

    The FSSAI registration process typically takes 7 to 60 days:

29. Basic Registration: Up to 7 days.

30. State/Central License: 30 to 60 days, including inspection and document verification.foscos.fssai.gov.in

31. 📱 Apply via Mobile App

    FSSAI also offers a mobile application for registration:

32. Download App: Food Safety Connect.

33. Register/Login: Create an account or sign in.

34. Apply for Registration: Follow the prompts to complete your application.foscos.fssai.gov.in

35. ✅ Benefits of FSSAI Registration

36. Legal Compliance: Mandatory for operating a food business.

37. Consumer Trust: Enhances credibility and customer confidence.

38. Business Expansion: Facilitates growth and access to new markets.

39. Brand Reputation: Use of FSSAI logo boosts brand image

40. 🔍 Track Your Application

    To check the status of your application:

41. Visit: FoSCoS Portal.

42. Track Application: Enter your 17-digit reference number in the 'Track Application Status' section.

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44. Central License: ₹7,500 per year