FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. FSSAI is responsible for regulating and supervising the safety of food products to ensure they meet the standards of quality and safety set by the authority. It formulates food safety standards, regulates the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and import of food products, and promotes public awareness about food safety and hygiene in India. FSSAI aims to protect and promote public health by ensuring the availability of safe and wholesome food for consumption.

What are the types of FSSAI licence?

The FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) issues different kinds of registration or licenses based on the scale and nature of the food business. There are mainly three types:

1.     Basic Registration: This is for small businesses or startups that have an annual turnover of up to ₹12 lakhs. It is suitable for small-scale food businesses such as hawkers, petty retailers, or temporary food stalls.

2.     State License: This license is for medium-sized businesses with an annual turnover between ₹12 lakhs and ₹20 crores. It is applicable to food manufacturers, processors, transporters, distributors, retailers, etc., operating within a single state.

3.     Central License: This license is for large-scale businesses with an annual turnover exceeding ₹20 crores. It is required for businesses engaged in import-export of food products, operating in multiple states, or supplying food to government institutions.

Businesses that are required to obtain a Central License from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) include:

a.   Manufacturers with an annual turnover exceeding ₹20 crores.

b.   Packers and repackers for wholesale distribution with an annual turnover exceeding ₹20 crores.

c.   Importers and exporters of food products.

d.   Operators supplying food to central government agencies.

e.   Large retail chains operating in multiple states.

f.      E-commerce platforms selling food products across multiple states.

Basic Documents Requirement for Food License

1.     Pan Card

2.     Aadhaar Card

3.     Trade License

4.     Photos

5.     Electricity Bill

6.     Bank Details (Optional)

Note: These are basic documents for FSSAI Registration. More documentation for State License and Central License contact Taxvocate.com.