WHAT IS FSSAI-FOOD LICENSE?

FSSAI stands for Food safety and standards authority of India which is established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 which is a consolidating statute related to food safety and regulation in India. FSSAI License is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety.

FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration is mandatory before starting any food business. FSSAI Registration is required for all food related businesses such as manufacturers, traders, restaurants, small eateries, grocery shop, importers, exporters, home based food businesses, dairy farms, processors, retailers, e-trailers. who are involved in food business must obtain a 14-digit registration Number or a Food license number which must be printed on food packages or Displayed in Premises.

TYPES OF FSSAI LICENSE

Basic FSSAI License:

If the annual turnover of a food business is below Rs. 12 lakh then basic registration of food licensing is required. Generally when someone is starting up a business and unsure of expected turnover, basic food safety registration is done which can be upgraded to state license if the turnover exceeds Rs. 12 Lakh.

State FSSAI 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.

Central FSSAI License:

If the annual turnover of the food business is more than Rs. 20 Crores then central FSSAI License is required.

VALIDITY : An FSSAI License is valid for 1 to 5 years as per the registration by the food entrepreneur. in case of expiry of FSSAI License, an applicant is required to file FSSAI renewal application at least 30 days before the expiry of the FSSAI License.

PROCEDURE:

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Initially Form A has to be submitted to the food & safety Department.

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STEP 2 :

Your application may be selected or rejected by the department within 7 days from the application date.

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If the application is accepted, you will be granted a registration certificate along with the registration number & photo by the department.

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Now, every FBO must prominently display the FSSAI registration at the the place of business during the working hours.

Benefits

1. Consumer Awareness
In this age of information, the consumers have become more alert and informative about the quality of the food which they eat. FSSAI license, which can give you an added advantage of a solid and an increase in the customer base.
FSSAI License provide lots of Legal benefits to the food business. It is thus advisable for any businessman to firstly get the license before you can even officially open your business.
You can use FSSAI logo, which can build a goodwill among the customers.
You can easily expand your business with the help of FSSAI license. The license will help you to establish your reputation and also qualification to grow your business in a new direction with ease.
FSSAI License can also make it easier for you to get bank loans and funding.

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Documents Required

Photograph

Photograph

Latest Passport size photograph Food Business Operator.

Identity Proof / Pan

Identity Proof / Pan

Aadhar Card/ Voter ID/Passport/ Driving Licence Copy of Pan Card

Declaration

Declaration

Declaration about the Business details in Form A

Supporting Documents

Supporting Documents

NOC by Municipality/Panchayat, Health NOC

Registration Documents

Registration Documents

COI / MOA /AOA / Partnership deed

Business Premises

Business Premises

Proof of possession of business premises

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Private Limited Company?
Private Limited Company is the most sought form of Company Registration in India. It is the most preferred form of business and regulated by Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) under Companies Act, 2013. A Private Limited Company is a type of business structure registered with MCA to give a separate legal existence to the business different from its directors and shareholders. This means that a company continues to exist even after the death of any member/director in the company.
A minimum of two persons are required to form a Private Limited Company. It is not even important that members should be different from directors. In a company, two persons can act as Members and Directors both at the same time. Members and Shareholders are one in the same. That means an individual may become shareholder and director at the same time.
There is no minimum capital requirement to form a Private Limited Company Registration. Start-ups may choose on their own how much paid-up capital they want to keep during the Company Registration. However, generally one lac capital is kept as per most companies registered.
Name reservation is quite simple and easy to obtain. Our professionals will guide and help you in choosing the best suitable name of your company according to name guidelines of company incorporation and trademark laws.
Director Identification Number (DIN) is a unique number assigned by the MCA to Individuals allowing them to become Director in any Company or Designated Partner in an LLP (In LLP, it is called DPIN). Any natural person above the age of 18 years can become the director in the company after getting DIN. There are no specific regulations provided in terms of citizenship or residency, also a foreign national can become a director.
Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are the digital equivalent (electronic format) of physical or paper-based certificates. Likewise, a digital certificate can be presented electronically to prove one's identity, to access information or services on the Internet or to sign certain documents digitally. SPICE+ forms are filed for online company registration after affixing the DSC. The subscribers to MOA & AOA shall possess DSC for submitting e-forms for incorporation.
Memorandum of Association (MOA) is a legal document prepared during the registration process of a company to define its relationship with shareholders and contains the main objectives of the company. Articles of Association (AOA) are by-laws of the company and it regulates management of a company and creates certain rights and obligations between the members and the company.
Yes, Startups get benefits of getting themselves registered as a Start-up under DPIIT and avail many benefits launched by the Govt. Corporates recognize Private Limited Company very well and the foremost advantage is of credibility and good reputation of the established business in the eyes of Investors, Incubation Centres, Financial Institutions and Customers at large.
Post incorporation compliances are easy and manageable. Companies Act, 2013 provides a lot of exemptions to private Companies due to which compliances becomes easy and handy. At CCL, Professionals are there to manage each and every compliance of your company. Get in touch with us to know the post incorporation compliance especially commencement of business.
No, With Compliance Calendar LLP, no compliance is complicated. Our team is here to manage each and every thing when it is about managing company compliances.
We are the market experts in registration and compliance of Companies. We can help you with end-to-end services in Private Limited Registration anywhere in India. Company Registration is a legal process and therefore it is prudent to assign the work to a professionally managed firm like CCL.
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