One of the necessary conditions after registering business entity is to obtain Government License / Permits. In case you are into food industry e.g. hawker, itinerant vendor, temporary stall holder; food distributor in any religious or social gathering events except a caterer, or by any way related to manufacturing, transportation, storage or distribution of food product or tiny food business, one must obtain FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License before starting operations.
Below are the categories in which FSSAI has divided license/registration based on the turnover limits of the company:
Basic Registration
- Annual Sales
- Up to 12 Lakhs
- Trade
- Within India
State License
- Annual Sales
- In between 12 to 20 Crores
- Trade
- Within India
Central License
- Annual Sales
- Above 20 Crores
- Trade
- Worldwide
What is the importance of FSSAI License?
- Failure of registration for FSSAI Registration / License may charge heavy penalties and considered as a legal offense.
- Food license is issued for 1 year to 5-year validity. Based on business requirement
- Every individual or Food Business Operator (FBO) who is by any way related to manufacturing, transportation, storage or distribution of food product must obtain FSSAI Registration or License.
- In India allotting registration certificate or license to food business is governed by the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011.
- Size and nature of your business defines whether you have to obtain a FSSAI registration or FSSAI License.