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Meaning of FSSAI

The FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India which is established in 2006 by the Government of India The FSSAI is an authority of India that caters the food licenses to every food business established in India. FSSAI ensures that all the food businesses have an appropriate food license and conducts a quality check. The FSSAI carries all the responsibilities of setting the standards and principles and controls to keep good food businesses in India. The FSSAI rules and guidelines are essential to be followed by the food businesses in India.

Process of FSSAI Registration

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FSSAI License?

What are the advantages

The FSSAI License allows a consumer to trust on you. As the FSSAI is fully responsible for the safety of food in India, the consumers are also aware of the rights and regulations. So having an FSSAI License can create an impact on your consumers to trust more on you.

Legal Advantage

The FSSAI License is authorized by the Indian government and it gives all legal rights to the businesses to produce the food products and supply it. So it becomes legal to the businesses if they had the FSSA License.

Usage of FSSAI Logo

Once you grab the FSSAI License, you can use the logo of FSSAI to improve your brand name and achieve trust from the customers. You can use the FSSAI logos on your cards, pamphlets and your packaged food products. Putting the FSSAI logo can create superiority over your competitors and create a good impact on your consumers.

Expansion of business

It becomes easy to expand and scale your business to the other areas as you would have a strong consumer base. The FSSAI License will increase the reputation and brand awareness of your business and it will also help to take funds from the investors.

Types of FSSAI License

You should know the types of FSSAI License before you apply for it. There are three types of FSSAI License:-

Basic FSSAI Registration

The food businesses which have their annual incomes less than Rs 12 Lakhs can apply for the basic FSSAI License online. If any business is unsure of their turnover then they can apply for the basic food registration which can be upgraded to the State License if the turnover exceeds above Rs 12 Lakhs. The small businesses such as small pan shops, tea stalls, canteens can apply for the FSSAI License.

State FSSAI License

The food businesses which have their annual incomes more than Rs 12 Lakhs and less than Rs 20 Crores should apply for the State FSSAI License. The State Government issues the State License and it is essential to have your business operations in only one State.

Central FSSAI License

The Central License is required to the businesses which have the annual income over Rs 20 Crores. The businesses such as importers and exporters which do not fall under the above two categories should apply for the Central FSSAI License and if you have your business outlets across the states then you should register for the FSSAI License. The Central Government issues the Central License and the tenure of the License is maximum up to 5 years and a minimum of 1 year.

About the FSSAI

Validity and Renewal

The FSSAI License can have validity from 1 year to 5 years. The renewal of the License should be done within 30 days before the expiration of the License. The Central Government charges Rs 100 penalty if the renewal of the FSSAI License is not done before the expiration. It is mandatory for every food business to have FSSAI License to scale their business legally. If the renewal of the FSSAI License is not done before the expiration and any gap occurs in the renewal process then the business operator had to issue a new FSSAI License in order to run his business legally. The FSSAI License will be in power up to 30 days after its expiration.

FEW OTHER FSSAI FACTS

FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration issued by FSSAI is required for carrying on activities related to any stage of manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, distribution of food..

License Categories

FSSAI License can be divided into two categories State level License and Central License. Hotel, Restaurant and medium size food manufacturers are covered under State license. Large size food manufacturers come under central licensing..

Location Specific

A separate FSSAI Registration or License required and issued for each location where food is handled. Therefore, an entity may have to obtain multiple FSSAI licenses if it operates multiple locations..

Hawkers and Cottage Industries

Petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stallholder or small scale or cottage or such other industries relating to food business or tiny food business operator are exempt from obtaining FSSAI Registration or License..

Validity

Once a FSSAI License is issued, it is valid for one or two years. Before end of its validity, the license can be renewed for a further term based on the requirements of the business..

How do I renew my FSSAI License?

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