FSSAI Registration is a legal requirement for anyone involved in the manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution, or sale of food products in India. It is issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. Whether you’re a small food vendor or a large-scale food chain, FSSAI registration is essential to ensure your food is safe, legal, and trusted by customers.

Types of FSSAI Licenses

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issues three main types of food safety licenses, 

Each is designed for different scales and types of food businesses:

FSSAI Basic Registration

1. Who Needs It: Small food businesses with an annual turnover up to ₹12 lakhs.

2. Examples: Petty retailers, small cafes, food hawkers, street vendors, temporary stall holders, and small-scale or cottage industries.

• Criteria:

1. Food production (other than milk and meat): Up to 100 kg/liters per day

2. Milk handling: Up to 500 liters per day

3. Slaughtering: Up to 2 large animals, 10 small animals, or 50 poultry birds per day

FSSAI State License

1. Who Needs It: Medium-sized food businesses with an annual turnover between ₹12 lakhs and ₹20 crores.

2. Examples: Medium-scale manufacturers, storage units, transporters, marketers, traders, hotels (up to four-star), restaurants, and catering businesses.

• Criteria:

1. Food production: 1 to 2 metric tons per day

2. Milk handling: 501 to 50,000 liters per day

3. Slaughtering: 3-50 large animals, 11-150 small animals, or 51-1,000 poultry birds per day

FSSAI Central License

1. Who Needs It: Large food businesses with an annual turnover above ₹20 crores, and those involved in interstate or international operations.

2. Examples: Large manufacturers, importers, exporters, operators of central government agencies, five-star hotels, and businesses operating in multiple states.

• Criteria:

1. Food production: More than 2 metric tons per day

2. Milk handling: More than 50,000 liters per day

3. Slaughtering: More than 50 large animals, 150 small animals, or 1,000 poultry birds per day

4. Also mandatory for food businesses like importers, exporters, and those supplying to government agencies regardless of turnover

Summary Table

Who Needs FSSAI Registration?

• FSSAI registration is mandatory for any individual or entity involved in the food business in India, regardless of scale or type of activity. This includes:

• Petty food business operators (FBOs) such as small manufacturers, retailers, hawkers, itinerant vendors, temporary stall owners, and home-based food businesses with an annual turnover not exceeding ₹12 lakhs.

• Food businesses involved in manufacturing, processing, storing, packaging, transporting, distributing, or selling food products, including retail shops, snack shops, bakeries, and confectioneries.

• Dairy units, milk vendors, slaughterhouses, fish and meat processing units, vegetable oil processing units, and cold/refrigerated storage facilities.

• Food transporters, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers, marketers, and importers/exporters of food items.

• Hotels, restaurants, bars, canteens, cafeterias, food vending agencies, caterers, dhabas, and food stalls at fairs or religious/social gatherings.

• E-commerce food suppliers, cloud kitchens, and food businesses operating through online platforms.

Eligibility for FSSAI Registration:

• Businesses with an annual turnover up to ₹12 lakhs require basic FSSAI registration.

• Medium and large food businesses must obtain an FSSAI State or Central License, depending on turnover and operational scale.

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

For FSSAI Basic Registration

• Duly filled Form A (Application for Registration/Renewal).

• Passport-size photograph of the applicant/proprietor.

• Government-issued photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, Voter ID, etc.).

• Proof of business address (utility bill, rent agreement, property tax receipt, or NOC from the owner).

• Declaration form affirming compliance with FSSAI rules.

• Food Safety Management Plan (in some cases).

• Authority letter (if the application is submitted by someone other than the proprietor).

For FSSAI State License

• Duly filled and signed Form B (Application for State License).

• Blueprint/layout plan of the processing unit.

• List of directors/partners/proprietors with address and contact details.

• Photo ID and address proof of all directors/partners/proprietors.

• Proof of business premises possession (property documents, rent agreement, NOC).

• Partnership deed, MOA/AOA, or incorporation certificate (as applicable).

• List of food categories to be manufactured or processed.

• Food Safety Management System plan.

• NOC from municipality or local authority (if required).

• Water analysis report (if water is used as an ingredient).

For FSSAI Central License

• Import Export Code (IEC) certificate (for import/export businesses).

• Proof of turnover (such as audited balance sheet).

• Supporting documents for businesses operating in central government premises (railways, airports, etc.).

• NOC from FSSAI or Ministry of Commerce (if applicable).

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