FSSAI Licenses
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issues different types of licenses for food-related businesses based on their scale and operations. Here are the various types of FSSAI licenses:
Basic FSSAI registration: This is required for small businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs. 12 lakh. This is the simplest type of FSSAI registration and is valid for a maximum of 5 years.
State FSSAI license: This license is required for medium-sized food businesses with an annual turnover between Rs. 12 lakh and Rs. 20 crore. The validity of this license ranges from 1 to 5 years.
Central FSSAI license: This license is required for large-sized food businesses with an annual turnover exceeding Rs. 20 crore. The validity of this license ranges from 1 to 5 years.
Documents required for FSSAI registration or license may vary depending on the type of registration or license you are applying for, but some common documents include:
- Proof of identity of the applicant (such as Aadhaar card, PAN card, passport, etc.)
- Proof of address of the business (such as utility bills, lease agreement, property tax receipt, etc.)
- List of food products to be manufactured, processed, or traded
- Food safety management plan
- Copy of the partnership deed, memorandum of association (MOA) and articles of association (AOA) or other business registration documents
- List of directors/partners/proprietor with their contact details
- Photographs of the food business operator
- Water test report from a recognized lab
- Certificate of incorporation/Registration of the company
- Food safety management system plan
- Other documents as required by FSSAI
It is advisable to check with the FSSAI authority for the complete list of documents required for each type of registration or license.