Dairy products are foods made from the milk of mammals. Production plants that process milk are referred to as dairy factories. To comply with the legal requirement, dairy business manufacturers also need to obtain an FSSAI-Food safety license registration. The type and size of the dairy manufacturing business would determine the type of FSSAI license required.
Registration with FSSAI
A basic registration with the Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) is mandatory as per the law as it regulates and supervises food safety. In this section, we will discuss basic registration. Startups or small businesses with an annual turnover of less than Rs.12 lakhs can apply for FSSAI food safety registration. It is very basic registration, and will not suffice for large business firms until the turnover reaches Rs. 12 lakh bar.
Anyone who intends to do business in the food industry must be registered with the FSSAI. Food preparation encompasses not only the preparation of food, but also all those involved in the manufacturing, processing, mess, canteen packing, and distribution of food, as well as agents with the authority to sell it to the customer.
The process of registration for food safety is flexible due to the expertise of our expert professionals in this field. You can expect a professional approach from our staffs who will make everything hassle-free.
Documents Required for Basic FSSAI Registration
- Address proof for authorized persons
- A passport-sized photo
- Address and name of the business
- Formula for the FSSAI declaration
- Details about the business
Registration of FSSAI licenses by state
For regulation and supervision of food safety, the Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) acts as the supreme authority. According to the law, it is mandatory to obtain a FSSAI Food Safety License Registration. We will talk about FSSAI state licenses here. Businesses with a turnover between Rs.12 lakhs and Rs.20 crore can apply for a state license from FSSAI. A FSSAI State License Registration is required for food business operators such as small to medium-sized manufacturers, storage units, transporters, retailers, restaurants, marketers, distributors etc.
For anyone who wants to start a food business, an FSSAI license is mandatory. It also includes all those who handle food at various stages before it reaches the consumer, such as raw materials, manufacturing, processing, restaurants, packaging, distribution, and agencies that have the authority to sell it.
As a result of our expert professionals’ knowledge of food safety licensing, the process is flexible for our valuable clients. You can count on our team of registration and licensing consultants to provide you with a professional approach that makes everything hassle-free for you.
Documents Required for State FSSAI License
- Agreement for the rental of business premises.
- Evidence of the individual’s identity (Aadhaar card / Driver’s license / Passport / Voter ID)
- Including company registration certificates, firm registration certificates, partnership deeds, Pan card numbers, GST registration numbers, shop and establishment registrations, and trade licenses, where applicable.
- Applicants who are private limited companies or partnership firms should provide MOA and AOA or partnership deed copies
- The following certificates are mandatory for applying for a State License: (Trade License, Shop and Establishment Registration, Corporation License, Municipality License )
- Business is inherently risky.
- Documentation of FSSAI
Please arrange the following documents if you are applying for the Manufacturing/Repacker category.
- Photos of manufacturing units
- The layout of a plant.
- In your company letterhead, include the details of the machinery used for production (capacity and horse power).
- Details of the product on the company letterhead.
FSSAI Central License Registration
In India, the Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) is the government agency responsible for monitoring and regulating food safety. So, it is a legal requirement to obtain FSSAI license to operate a food establishment. We will focus on FSSAI central license here.
A central license can be applied for by businesses with an annual turnover exceeding 20 crores. Importers, manufacturers, central government operators, railways, airports, seaports, etc., must take a Central FSSAI license from the Food Standards and Safety Authority of India.
By providing our valuable clients with a flexible food safety license application process, our expert professionals have specialized knowledge in food safety license procedures. Providing professional service from our staff makes everything hassle-free with the FSSAI INDIA Registration and Licensing consultants.
A license from the FSSAI requires the following documents
- Agreement for the rental of business premises.
- Documents that prove identification of the person (Aadhaar Cards / Driving Licenses / Passports / Voter Cards)
- Including company registration certificates, firm registration certificates, partnership deeds, Pan card numbers, GST registration numbers, shop and establishment registrations, and trade licenses, where applicable.
- They should provide a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement and Articles of Association or Partnership Deed if they are a private limited company or partnership.
- Certification for IE Code (Import Export Code). (It is mandatory for exports and imports to have an IE code)
- The letter should be on the company letterhead authorizing the concerned person to file the FSSAI application.
- (If you are a manufacturer, list the food categories you would like to manufacture).
Please arrange below other documents if you are applying for the manufacturing category.
- Photos of manufacturing units
- The layout of the plants and details of the products.
- In your company letterhead, include the details of the machinery used for production (capacity and horse power).
- If your business is involved in mineral water production, a water test report is required.
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