Food Licence
FSSAI License – State and Central
The Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) is an autonomous body established under the Ministry of Health & 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 is an authority to provide a 14 digit food license to every food business in India. The FSSAI is responsible for setting the standard and protecting public health and controls for the welfare of the Food businesses in India through the regulation and supervision of food safety. The food businesses are required to follow the FSSAI rules and guidelines.
FSSAI License or FSSAI Registration is mandatory before starting any food business. FSSAI Registration is required for all food related businesses
- Food restaurants
- Manufacturers
- Distribution and transportation of food products.
- Traders
- Small Eateries
- Grocery Shop
- Importers
- Exporters
- Home based food businesses
- Dairy farms etc.,
FSSAI Registration process and documents check list
According to the Food Safety and Standards Act, an FSSAI registration is mandatory for all food business operators. This registration must be obtained through the FSSAI Food Licensing and Registration System. When applying for this license, keep a document checklist handy for ease.
Documents required for FSSAI License Registration
For the FSSAI registration process, there are certain documents that you must prepare and procure. These documents are evidence to establish your legitimate food business.
The following documents are compulsorily required for the FSSAI registration
- Application in Form A signed by the proprietor/authorised signatory of the Firm / Company.
- Partnership Deed / Self Declaration for Proprietorship / Memorandum & Articles of Association towards the constitution of the firm. – For MoA - Three pages need to be uploaded (First page - Certification of incorporation, Second page - Authorization of food business activity and Third page - list of directors with addresses)
- Photo I.D and address proof issued by Government authority of proprietor / Partner / Director(s) / Authorised Signatory such as PAN card, Aadhar card, Passport, Voter ID card and driving license.
- Specific details about the food products which the enterprise produces
- Food Safety Management System plan or certificate (if any)
- Proof of possession of premises. (Sale deed / Rent agreement / Electricity bill, etc.).
- Any other supporting documents such as NOC & Copy of License from manufacturer, issued by the health department, panchayat or municipality
The following documents required for FSSAI Central License
- Application in Form B signed by the proprietor / authorised signatory of the enterprise
- Personal details of authorised signatories whether proprietor/partners/directors along with Photo Identity such as Voter ID card, driving license, passport, PAN card, Aadhar card and contact details
- Partnership Deed/Self Declaration for Proprietorship/Memorandum & Articles of Association towards the constitution of the firm
- List of Directors with full address and contact details (mandatory for companies only).
- Proof of possession of premises. (Sale deed / Rent agreement / Electricity bill, etc).
- Specific details of food products which the enterprise produces
- Source of milk or procurement plan for milk including location of milk collection centre etc. in case of Milk and Products processing units, Source of raw material for meat and meat processing plants (wherever applicable)
- Analysis report (Chemical & Bacteriological) of water to be used as ingredient in food from a recognized/ public health laboratory to confirm the potable (mandatory only for manufacturing and processing units only). Detailed plan of the unit specifying size and area allocation for each operation
- Name and List of Equipment and Machinery along with the number, installed capacity and horsepower used (mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only)
- Blueprint / layout plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions in metres / square metres and operation-wise area allocation (mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only)
- Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU’s
- IE code issued by the DGFT
- Food Safety Management System plan or certificate (if any)
- Any other supporting documents such as a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the local health department, panchayat or municipality
- Form IX: Nomination of Persons by a Company along with the Certified true copy of Board Resolution.
- Certificate provided by Ministry of Tourism (HRACC) (Applicable for Hotels only)
- Supporting documentary proof for turnover or self-declaration of no. of vehicles (For Transporters only)
- Upload Production unit photograph (wherever applicable)
- Declaration form
For the State License
- Application in Form B signed by the proprietor/authorised signatory of the enterprise
- Personal details of authorised signatories whether proprietor/partners/directors along with Photo Identity such as Voter ID card, driving license, passport, PAN card, Aadhar card and contact details
- Partnership Deed/Self Declaration for Proprietorship/Memorandum & Articles of Association towards the constitution of the firm
- List of Directors with full address and contact details (mandatory for companies only).
- Proof of possession of premises. (Sale deed / Rent agreement / Electricity bill, etc).
- Specific details of food products which the enterprise produces
- Source of milk or procurement plan for milk including location of milk collection centre etc. in case of Milk and Products processing units, Source of raw material for meat and meat processing plants (wherever applicable)
- Analysis report (Chemical & Bacteriological) of water to be used as ingredient in food from a recognized/ public health laboratory to confirm the potable (mandatory only for manufacturing and processing units only). Detailed plan of the unit specifying size and area allocation for each operation
- Blueprint / layout plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions in metres / square metres and operation-wise area allocation (mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only)
- Name and List of Equipment and Machinery along with the number, installed capacity and horsepower used (mandatory for manufacturing and processing units only)
- Food Safety Management System plan or certificate (if any)
- Certificate from the cooperative Societies Act, 1861 or the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 (wherever applicable)
- Management plan in place for food and health safety
- Upload Production unit photograph (wherever applicable)
- Declaration form
