Food License (FSSAI)
FSSAI stands for the Foods Safety and Standard Authority of India. Now onwards it is compulsory for every Food Business Operator to register in FSSAI and get its license from them.
There are three types of FSSAI / Food License
- Basic License
- State License
- Central License
Below mentioned types of FSSAI is as per the annual turnover of the food business
FSSAI Food License Fees |
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S.no. |
License Type |
Eligibility |
Validity |
1 |
FSSAI Basic License |
Annual turnover of the business is less than 12 lakhs |
1 To 5 Years |
2 |
FSSAI State License |
Annual turnover of the business is between 12 to 20 crores |
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3 |
FSSAI Central License |
Annual turnover of the business is above 20 crores |
We are providing the following professional service:-
- Obtaining of New license
- Renewal of existing license
- Add or remove of products/address/branch/any other modification in existing license
Points to be noted
- If the food business running in more than two states, then the food business operator has to obtain a central license for its registered Office and separate license for each unit depending upon the turnover from the concerned state / central licensing authority.
- If in case turnover is less than 30crore and owning up to 100 wagons then require FSSAI State License and for those whose turnover is more than 30 crore and owning more than 100 wagons require FSSAI Central License.
- The validity of FSSAI registration may vary from 1 to 5 years.
- You need to obtain a separate license for each product that you are selling.
- For renewal of FSSAI state license depends upon the number of years selected.
Advance
- Customer awareness
Authentication is necessary to start any business and also to gain customer satisfaction. It will conduct better service and also keep the customers from the unhealthy and adulterated food supply.
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- FSSAI License builds confidence to customers regarding quality, quantity, and also the hygiene food.
- LEGAL ADVANTAGES
FSSAI license would enhance the chance of legal enforcement and control over the department at a certain point and will also encourage the establishment for several things in a particular area.
- GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND LOANS
FSSAI license would offer the privileges of Government Funding and Loans that can be easily accessible for the business operators.
- USE OF FSSAI LOGO
The use of the FSSAI logo on your product would normally create goodwill & trustworthiness amongst the consumers. All the packaged food is required to have an FSSAI number. The logo has seen as a mark of validity and also for assurance by the consumers. In fact, selective customers want to consume food products specifically who are having the license. It helps you in developing a brand name
- BRAND VALUE
If a food business operator obtains an FSSAI license thereafter that company would automatically acquire Brand Value.
- Expansion of Business
As a business, you naturally keen to expand the business to new territories and locations. If you have a valid food license, it is much easier to open at a new location and grow your business quickly. The FSSAI license will provide a wider scope and privilege of expansion at any geographic location. - Recognition of Government
The government of India recognizes that FSSAI registration resulting in customer trust and huge base of consumers.
- Benefits from Government Actions on Non-Compliance
The government would take necessary actions and granting any assistance to the company in case of any non-compliance occurred in the future.
- Boost your Business
If the business is registered in FSSAI, it would create goodwill of your product and boost up the business at a larger scale.
Who is required to have an FSSAI License?
- Hotels
- Restaurants, Dhaba & Clubs
- Delivery hotel, restaurants or kitchens on swiggy, zomato, uber eats
- Food chains
- Package food manufacturer
- Food sellers & resellers
- Food importers & exporters
- Raw material suppliers to food businesses
- Canteens running incorporate companies, schools, colleges, hospitals, government institutions.