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FSSAI Registration In Kochi - Process, Documents Required, Fees

Kochi is also known as the dream city of India and is famous for its entertainment industry and 3 UNESCO world heritage sites. People from all over India migrate to Kochi for work and tourism, which eventually affects the food industry. Therefore, the apex body on food safety has made it mandatory to have FSSAI registration in Kochi as per the rules of the Food safety and standard Act 2006.

What is FSSAI Registration?
Benefits of FSSAI registration in Kochi
Eligibility for FSSAI registration in Kochi
Process of FSSAI registration in Kochi
Documents required for FSSAI registration in Kochi
FSSAI registration fees in Kochi
FSSAI Registration: Consultants in Goa
Validity and renewal of FSSAI registration
FSSAI penalties in Kochi
FAQs

FSSAI Food License [Sample]

Basic Registration State License Central License

What is FSSAI registration?

FSSAI is a legal administrative body that was set up under the ministry of health and family welfare in 2006, the aim of FSSAI is to regulate and set guidelines for the Food industry in India. Therefore all kind of businesses that deals in food items must obtain an FSSAI registration for their operations in the country.

FSSAI registration is a unique 14-digit number issued by licensing and registration department of the Food safety and standard authority of India to all the concerned FBOs.

Benefits of FSSAI registration in Kochi

Having an authorized FSSAI registration in Kochi or License for a food business has many benefits over unregistered food business operators.

No legal problems by the authorities
Increase in consumer trust and approval
Consumers can be assured of food safety
The right to use the FSSAI logo promotes business growth
Helps increase brand value
Fair competition among FBO

Eligibility for FSSAI registration in Kochi

As per the mandate of food safety and standard authority, all kinds of food business operators are eligible for FSSAI registration in Kochi, the registration will be provided to them based on the following criteria.

Such as;

Street vendors, meat shops, dairy houses, hawkers
Food vending machine operators
Retailers, wholesalers, storage units
Hotel businesses, restaurants, catering services,
Food importers and exporters
Manufacturing units, processing units, milling units
Vegetable oil processing units
Petty manufacturers and sellers with an annual turnover of not more than Rs. 12lakh
FBOs with a turnover of more than Rs. 12 lakh per annum to Rs. 20 crore per annum

The FSSAI license and registration are classified into three types.

Basic FSSAI registration FSSAI State licence FSSAI Central licence

FBOs having an annual turnover of up to Rs. 12 lakh are classified under FSSAI basic registration as per the eligibility criteria of the FSS Act.

Itinerant vendor, temporary food stall, Thela owners, Sweets Shop, Juice Stall
Cold storage units with turnover upto Rs. 12 lakh per annum
Food distributors, retailers

FBOs with a turnover of more than Rs. 12 lakh to upto 20 crores per annum are required to have an FSSAI State license in Kochi.

Dairy processing units with the capacity of 10001 – 50,000 Ltrs of Milk per day
Slaughterhouses with Large Animals 3 to 50 Small Animals: 11 to 150 Poultry Birds
Hotel businesses with a turnover of more than Rs. 12 lakh per annum

Eligibility for giving a central license depends upon the nature of FBOs, FBOs with annual revenue of more than Rs. 20 crores or functioning in more than one state need an FSSAI central license as per the guidelines.

Food or Health Supplement
Manufacturing units operating in more than one state
FBOs operate on central government-owned premises such as airports, seaports, and Indian railway stations.
Food business operators having multiple units in more than 1 state and a turnover of more than Rs. 20 crore per annum

Process of FSSAI registration in Kochi

Step-1 Apply for FSSAI registration

Apply for FSSAI registration in Kochi online through the FosCos web portal as per your KOB, fill out the necessary forms respectively and upload all required documents, once the application is successfully submitted, you will get an application reference number to track the status of your application.

You can track your registration using our application status checker application here.

Step-2 Inspection by FSSAI authorities

The FSSAI authorities will act on your applications within 7 working days and if the application is denied then an assessment will be held by the Food safety officer.

Step-3 Clearance for approval

After a satisfactory assessment of the premises and verification by the food safety officer, permission will be given by authorities to the concerned department for the issuance of FSSAI registration.

Step-4 Issuance of FSSAI registration

The FSSAI FOOD license will be issued by licensing authorities within 30 days. A soft copy of the registration number with the logo will be provided on your registered email ID.

Documents required for FSSAI registration in Kochi

Basic registration State FSSAI license central FSSAI license

Legal identity proof like an Aadhar card
Residence proof
Detail of food business operator
NOC from the local administration
Form IX for basic registration
Source of raw material for manufacturing

Form IX
A recall plan for produced food article
Form B
Layout setup of premise in detail and dimensions should be in meters
list of directors or management.
Self-declaration for Proprietorship / or in a case of Partnership deed
Copy of ( Coop Act-1861/ Multi-State Coop Act-2002 ) certificate
NOC from CGWA
List of equipment and machinery with numbers
A chemical examination report of water is needed

NOC from the local administration
Premise Ownership Proof
Form B
Import-export code issued by DGFT
COOP-act 1861 and multi-state act 2002 certification is required
For 100% EOU certificate from the ministry of commerce is required
Food safety management plan must be in place
In the case of hotels, NOC from the Ministry of tourism is compulsory
Source of the raw material
Form IX
List of types of equipment and machinery with number
A chemical examination report of water is needed

FSSAI Registration fee in Kochi

As per the FSS guidelines the registration & license fee for FSSAI is classified into 3 classes.

For basic registration fee would be 100₹ per annuam
For State license it would range from 2000-5000₹ each year
For central Fssai food license is 7500₹ +18% GST annually

Also, in addition burden of 18% goods and services tax on fssai fees and penalty has to be carry by the applicant.

Note : Our professional charges are not included into the above mentioned pricing.

Type of Licensing	FSSAI license Cost
Basic registration	Rs. 100 per year
State licence	Rs. 2,000 - 5,000 per year
Central licence	Rs. 7,500 + 18% GST per year
Renewal Fee	Same as licensing fee

Note : As per the new norm of FSSAI. The applicants are required to pay only Initial fee of ₹1000 + 18% GST on it for their FSSAI licenses. However once the application is processed and passed by the licensing authorities then the rest of the differential amount i,e respective license fee along with differential GST has to be paid by the applicant within 30 working days. If the applicant failed to pay the amount then approval will be auto rejected.

FSSAI Registration: Consultants in Kochi

Professional Utilities provides an end-to-end service for online food licensing and FSSAI registration. With us you get:

FSSAI registration within smallest time frame
Lowest FSSAI registration fees
Comprehensive help with FSSAI online application filling
Guidance on selecting the right food licence type
Support throughout the registration procedure
Solution to all your questions and concerns

Validity and Renewal of FSSAI registration

A Registration or license given under these Rules shall be valid for a duration of 1 to 5 years as selected by the Food Business Operator.
The registration shall be renewed 30 days before the date of expiry

FSSAI Late renewal charges as per guidelines

The late renewal fines in the case of	Late FSSAI renewal charges
Not filing for renewal till the 30-day before the due date	Rs. 100 per day
From 1st-90th day after expiry	3 times more than the standard annual fee +
From 91st - 180th days after expiry	5 times more than the annual registration fee

you can track the validity status of your FSSAI license by using our FSSAI license number status tracking tool to avoid late renewal charges

Validity and Renewal of FSSAI registration

FSSAI penalties in Kochi

According to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, the following penalties have been laid out for non-compliance with FSSAI in Gurgaon.

Dealing defective food items: if any FBO in Kochi is found selling, manufacturing, or in a possession of food items that are considered not safe for humans then they shall be fined up to a maximum penalty of Rs.1 lakh.

Contamination in products::As per the FSS rules adulteration or contamination of food is a criminal offense, and any person found indulging in such activities shall be liable to a fine of up to Rs. 10 lakh or imprisonment.

Unsanitary production condition: Personal hygiene and the cleanness of the premises are the most important factor; hence if any FBOs are found in violation of these rules are liable to a fine of not more than Rs. 1 lakh as per the FSS Act.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Who requires FSSAI registration in Kochi?

According to the food safety and standard act, all food business operators require FSSAI registration in Kochi such as hawkers, petty food manufacturers, MNCs, processing units, and more.

What are the criteria for FSSAI registration in Kochi?

Eligibility criteria for FSSAI registration are classified based on nature, turnover, and kind of business. You can check it on the FSSAI web application.

How much time does it take to get an FSSAI registration in Kochi?

It takes 30 working days for a basic FSSAI registration and up to 60 days in case of a central/state license.

Is FSSAI registration necessary for small FBOs

Yes, to regulate the food industry and for the health and safety of consumers, the government has made it mandatory to have an FSSAI registration for all kinds of food operators, irrespective of their nature of business.