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FSSAI Basic Registration - Procedure, Documents Required, Fees

Updated on March 11 2023 04:53:12 PM

FSSAI Basic Registration is for small food and beverages businesses which are expecting a small turnover upto Rs. 12 lakhs per annum. As name signifies, it is a basic form of FSSAI Food License, it can be availed by filling the FSSAI registration form. Nearly, 35 States/UTs have been issuing a License / Registration certificate online.

The FSSAI license is issued for 1 to 5 years depending on the requirements of the business. Before 30 days of the expiry date, the renewal of the FSSAI license should be applied. Apart from basic registration, there are two other forms of FSSAI License - State Food License and Central Food License.

Who Needs FSSAI Basic Registration?
Application Procedure for FSSAI Basic Registration
Documents Required for FSSAI Basic Registration
Renewal of the FSSAI Basic Registration
Threshold Limit for FSSAI Basic Registration
Benefits of holding an FSSAI Registration
Frequently Asked Questions

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Who Needs FSSAI Basic Registration?

RESTAURANT

CLUB

DHABA

DISTRIBUTOR

FOOD PROCESSOR

CANTEEN

WHOLESALER

STORAGE

SUPPLIER

TRANSPORTER

RETAILER

MANUFACTURER

HAWKERS

MARKETER

OTHERS

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Application Procedure for FSSAI Basic Registration

The FSSAI basic registration process is mentioned below:

Application in form-A has to be filed with a fee of Rs.100/-
Get a unique application reference number.
After the above process, the Registering Authority may accept or reject the registration. Thus, the reasons have to be recorded in writing within seven days of receipt of the application which has been registered by the food business operator.
If the proposal is granted, the food business operator may start the business.
If necessary, the RA may issue a notice for inspection.
The inspection will be ordered within seven days.
If the process of inspection is granted, then the inspection will be done within 30 days.
If the process is completed successfully, the registration can be taken forward, and the FBO may commence the operations.

Documents Required for FSSAI Basic Registration

Photo identity of the Food Business Operator
Document for Identity Proof like Ration Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhaar Card, Senior Citizen Card, Department Issued ID
List of products planned
Form – B (completed and signed)
Company registration certificate and MoA (in case of Pvt. Ltd. or OPC)
LLP Agreement (in case of LLP)
Partnership deed (in case of partnership firm)
MSME, GST or Shop & Establishment Certificate (in case of Proprietorship firm)
Proof of premises like rental agreement, etc.
Food safety management system plan
Supporting Documents (if any) like NOC by Municipality/Panchayat, Health NOC
Source of the raw materials
The form IX
Water test reports
Equipment list
Partners and directors list

Renewal of the FSSAI Basic Registration

Renewal of the FSSAI is as important as the registration of it. After the validity of a year, renewal of the FSSAI should be made in order to continue the business. You can renew the FSSAI registration through online portals rather than walking down to renew it manually. If any doubts, reaching a professional expert for his assistance in renewal would be better.

Threshold Limit for FSSAI Basic Registration

Items / Dealers	Capacity
Food capacity (Milk & milk products, meat & meat products are not allowed)	Less than 100 kg/ltr per day
Milk	500 litres per day
Milk solids	2.5 Metric Ton (MT) per annum
Vegetable oil or the process	Turnover of up to 100 kg or ltr per day.
Meat processing production	More than 100 kgs per day or 30 MT per day.
Slaughtering capacity	Less than 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day
Food units other than the above mentioned	100 ltr/Kg per day
Cold storage	Turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs per annum
Wholesalers	The yearly turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs
Retailers	The yearly turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs
Distributors	The yearly turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs
Suppliers	The yearly turnover of up to Rs.12 lakhs
Dhaba owners	Rs.12 lakhs turnover per annum
Clubs/Canteen	Rs.12 lakhs turnover per annum
Hotels/Restaurant	Rs.12 lakhs turnover per annum
Transporters	Rs.12 lakhs turnover per annum

Benefits of FSSAI Basic Registration

There are various advantages in procuring the FSSAI registration. For every food authorities to, the reliability of the products is something more important than others. They are summarized as follows:

Food safety and security is facilitated
Consumer awareness
Legal list of benefits
Imported food can be regulated and manufactured
Expansion in the business in the future
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is basic FSSAI Registration different from State and Central FSSAI License?

FSSAI Basic Registration: A businessman having a turnover of up to 12 lakhs can go for the basic registration. FBO can opt to register the business with the basic registration if they are a small sized food product manufacturer, marketer, storage unit holder, retailer or distributor.
FSSAI State License: FBOs that are not covered under schedule 1 of FSS Regulations, 2011 along with having a turnover of 12lakh to 20crore rupees must have state license.
FSSAI Central License: FBO having turnover of more than 20 crores are mandatory to have FSSAI Central License. Also, FBOs operating in more than one state and covered under schedule 1 of FSS Regulations, 2011 should have central license.

For how long is a FSSAI Registration valid?

The FSSAI license is issued for 1 to 5 years depending on the requirements of the business.

If I haven't renewed my FSSAI registration in a long time, do I need to apply for a new one?

After a period of 3 months from the date of cancellation under Regulation 2.1.8 (3), the Food Business Operator may make a fresh application for Registration or license to the concerned authority if all observations made in the improvement notice have been complied with.

What are the consequences of operating a food business without FSSAI Registration?

When a food business operator's license or registration is suspended or revoked, they must immediately cease operations. Carrying on a food company with a suspended or cancelled license/registration is illegal and may result in fines under the FSS Act of 2006.

Is it possible to operate a food business after cancellation of your FSSAI registration?

A food business operator must immediately cease operations if their license or registration is suspended or cancelled. Carrying on a food company with a suspended or cancelled license/registration is illegal and may result in fines under the FSS Act of 2006.