FSSAI Basic Registration - Procedure, Documents Required, Fees

Updated on December 11, 2024 05:03:09 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.

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Who Needs FSSAI Basic Registration?

Restaurant
Restaurant
Club
Club
Dhaba
Dhaba
Distributor
Distributor
Food Processor
Food-Processor
Canteen
Canteen
Wholesaler
Wholesaler
Storage
Storage
supplier
Supplier
Transporter
Transporter
Retailer
Retailer
Manufacturer
Manufacturer
Hawkers
Hawkers
Marketer
Marketer
Other
Other
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Application Procedure for FSSAI Basic Registration

The FSSAI basic registration process is mentioned below:

  1. Application in form-A has to be filed with a fee of Rs.100/-
  2. Get a unique application reference number.
  3. 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.
  4. If the proposal is granted, the food business operator may start the business.
  5. If necessary, the RA may issue a notice for inspection.
  6. The inspection will be ordered within seven days.
  7. If the process of inspection is granted, then the inspection will be done within 30 days.
  8. If the process is completed successfully, the registration can be taken forward, and the FBO may commence the operations.

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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
Documents Required for FSSAI Basic Registration
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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.

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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
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Benefits of FSSAI Basic Registration

Benefits Of Fssai Basic

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
  • Consumer awareness
  • Imported food can be regulated and manufactured
  • Expansion in the business in the future
  • Build compassion
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is basic FSSAI Registration different from State and Central FSSAI License?
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

What time does it take to obtain a basic FSSAI license?

FSSAI licenses are issued within 60 days of submitting your application. Basic licenses can be issued in 15 days. The application process for an FSSAI license is as follows: Visit the Food Safety and Compliance System's (FoSCoS) official website and select the signup option. Then proceed with the registration process.

What is the FSSAI's basic license?

Any food business in India that makes, stores, transports, or distributes food must have a license or registration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. Depending on the size and type of the business, FSSAI registration or FSSAI license is required.

Is an FSSAI license required for a small business?

To start a food business, you must obtain an FSSAI license. All manufacturers, retailers, and restaurants involved in food processing must receive a 14-digit FSSAI license number, that must be displayed on food packaging.

Who is eligible for FSSAI?

Eligibility to Apply for an FSSAI Registration: Those who manufacture or sell food products, either directly or through a merchant, hawker, itinerant vendor, or temporary stall owner.

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