FSSAI Basic Registration - An Overview

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) is a premier government body that underpins standards for the selling, packaging, or storage of food items in India. To ensure utmost food safety, the FSSAI has mandated every food business operator to secure an applicable food license. FSSAI functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and the Government of India. FSSAI outlines various guidelines and standards in accordance with the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

FSSAI Basic Registration generally covers the small FBOs. It is entirely distinct from the FSSAI central and state license. FSSAI Basic registration can be secured electronically by filling the FSSAI registration form on an electronic system known as Food Licensing & Registration System (FLRS).

FLRS also enables the applicant to track the submitted application during the processing stage. Almost, 35 States/Union Territories have been granted a license/registration certification electronically. The FSSAI license is usually granted for a timeframe ranging from 1-5 years. The license holder should renew their certification before thirty days of the expiration date via the FLRS portal.

FSSAI Registration is different from FSSAI License and it depends upon the size and nature of the business. Post registration, you get a 14-digit numeric registration or a license number which needs to be printed on all the food packages.

Types of FSSAI Registration for 5 years

FSSAI registration:

This is the primary kind of food license and it is issued for:

1. Businesses that is small in turnover – 12 Lakh INR approximately
2. FBO that is at the budding stage like a dairy with a capacity of less than 500 ltr/day.
3. Trades like tea shops, canteens, food processors and small warehouses ideally require this licence. It can be upgraded when the business begins to expand in capacity and profit.

The State Licence:

1. Companies that have a profit greater than 12 lakhs and less than 20 Crores INR require the state license. Some examples are:
2. Dairies with a capacity of over 50,000 litres/day
3. Hotels with a 3-star rating and above
4. An exception here is the catering business. Irrespective of their turnover, they have to apply for a state license and not a basic FSSAI license.

The Central License:

The above two licences were for small and mid-sized trades generally intra state. The central registration is for bigger businesses. It is issued to:

Documents Required For FSSAI Registration

Be it a food safety management registration or production license, there are some documents that should be submitted along with the FSSAI online application. Listed below is the mandatory paperwork required for each type of FSSAI registration:

Documents Required For FSSAI Registration

Be it a food safety management registration or production license, there are some documents that should be submitted along with the FSSAI online application. Listed below is the mandatory paperwork required for each type of FSSAI registration: