Updated on July 18, 2024 01:45:31 PM
The Food safety and standard authority of India (FSSAI) is an apex authority that regulates and sets guidelines for food safety and standards across the nation. FSSAI is also responsible for allocating food licence and FSSAI registration in Varanasi to respective food business operators as per the nature and criteria of their food company.
FSSAI registration is mandatory for all FBOs irrespective of their capacity, turnover or production. Non-compliance with FSSAI can lead to serious legal trouble for any individual or an FBO, as all unregistered FBOs are deemed illegal and unsafe for food consumption.
FSSAI Food License [Sample]
FSSAI licence or registration is a 14-digit unique numeric identity number given to all registered FBOs and the FSSAI logo. The registration number contains the details of Food manufacturers and locations and assures customers about the quality of food products of the respective brand. As per the guidelines of FSSAI, all FBOs are mandated to show their registration number on their food products. In the case of food outlets, they are expected to display the FSSAI license number in appropriate places during business hours.
All the hawkers, petty sellers, manufacturers, dairy units, hotels, caterings, online food kitchens and food transporters are eligible to acquire an FSSAI registration in Noida.
FSSAI has sub-classified their FSSAI registration/license into 3 categories as per the FBOs criteria. These three following categories are:
The FSSAI basic registration is the simplest form of licensing given to petty food business operators having a turnover of not more than Rs. 12 lakh rupees per annum.
Such as;
Food business operators have a turnover of more than Rs. 12 but less than Rs. 20 crore per annum is required to have FSSAI State Licence in Varanasi as per the FSSAI regulations.
FBOs have an annual turnover of more than Rs. 20 crore, or operating in more than one state, such FBOs must obtain FSSAI central license from the central licensing authority (CLA).
To obtain an online FSSAI license in Varanasi or FSSAI registration, applicants must submit their application on the FosCos website and fill out a form-A and Form-B accordingly, per their criteria KOBs. Must submit all the documents online through the FosCos portal.
After filing the online application, FSSAI authorities will act on the request within 7 days as per the rules. If the application is rejected, then an inspection will be held by the food safety officer for further process.
After the satisfactory inspection and document verification by the FSSAI authorities will approve the IssuanceIssuance of an FSSAI license or the FSSAI registration by the licencing authority.
The 14-digit FSSAI registration/license will be issued through email within 25-30 days after the completion of approval and verification.
As per the FSS guidelines the registration & license fee for FSSAI is classified into 3 classes.
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 |
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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: The aforementioned Fees is exclusive of GST.
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.
Professional Utilities provides an end-to-end service for online food licensing and FSSAI registration. With us you get:
Note: you can track your FSSAI registration validity by using our free FSSAI license checker tool to avoid late fee charges and cancellation after the due date.
These are the penalties laid down for non-compliance with FSSAI.
These are the penalties laid down for non-compliance with FSSAI.
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It takes 25-30 business days to get an FSSAI registration from the authorities.
The criteria for FSSAI registration are described under the FSS act. As per the guidelines of FSSAI, all food businesses must have a valid FSSAI licence to operate.
All FBOs must display their FSSAI registration/license number on food products and premises. Violation of FSSAI guidelines can lead to the cancellation of your license.
As per the guidelines, all food manufacturers must have an FSSAI state license or central license, respectively, of their size.
FSSAI registration fee in Varanasi is as follows:
FBOs can apply as early as 30 days before the expiry date for their FSSAI registration renewal in Varanasi.