Being in the food business as a food business operator it is an important step to get FSSAI Registration done. This registration is essential because without FSSAI Registration or license it is illegal to commence any business that has any relationship with food whether it is manufacturing, storing or distributing. One of its categories also involves the import of any sort of food items comes under getting the FSSAI Registration. The FSSAI is a short abbreviation for food safety and standards authority of India, they ensure that what you are selling to consumers is safe to consume and abides by their standards. Let’s see how you will be able to get FSSAI Registration.
Documents required to obtain FSSAI Registration
Have a look at the following documents that you must have in order to obtain the FSSAI Registration or online food license.
· Declaration form,
· Authority letter,
· Copy of Property paper (If you are commencing business on an owned property),
· Copy of Rent agreement (If you have your business on a rented property),
· Food Safety Management System plan or certificate,
· Electricity/ Water bill (Business Place),
· Copy of Aadhaar Card or Voter identity card of Proprietor or Partners or Director,
· Form 9 Nomination of Persons by a Company along with the Board Resolution,
Guidelines on FSSAI Registration Number
There is a special importance of this 14 digit number which provides the information about the manufacturer’s registered details and the state where that particular product was manufactured. The owner of the respective brand must display this number on the packaging of the products they sell because this is mandatory. And in case the products are imported, their importer will have to display their FSSAI number.
Now that you know of the basic requirements and the importance of your FSSAI Registration number, we will see the types of FSSAI Registrations.
Types of FSSAI Registration
The types are classified into 3 categories, it is based on how much they have spread their business and the annual turnover. The criteria specified in rules are as follows:
· FSSAI Basic registration
You can get a basic FSSAI Registration when you own a small business or a start-up that has a turnover that doesn’t exceed the amount of Rs 12 lakhs. This basic FSSAI Registration can always be upgraded to the state level as they progress towards higher turnover.
· FSSAI State Registration
This category of FSSAI Registration is for the mid-sized companies that have a turnover more than the amount of Rs12 lakhs but does not exceed the amount of Rs 20 crore.
· FSSAI Central license
This category has a central level FSSAI Registration in Delhi and typically for the large-scale industries that have an annual turnover over of Rs 20 crore. Under this category, you can register also if you are supplying food at government offices or are importing and exporting food products.
Finally getting to the basic steps in getting FSSAI Registration
Steps for getting the FSSAI Registration
Filing for FSSAI Registration application can be done directly at the government office but it takes 60 days for completion. So might as well do it online.
Step1:- Filing the form for FSSAI Registration application from the official FSSAI website depending on your turnover category.
Step 2:- Get a payment confirmation and it will be reflected in your FSSAI account. You need to then file the form A or form B depending on your business and go through giving in multiple declarations and resolution copies and details. Some attested by charted accountant or company secretary where required and instructed in the form.
Step 3:-You may get your application sent back for a few edits if anything is by chance left in your application. You will have 15 days to respond back with corrections. If you fail to do so, your application will be rejected.
Step 4:- The government department will take about 45 to 60 days to process your application and review it eventually granting you FSSAI Registration certificate and number. Both of which are to be displayed openly in our office
For more insight details don’t hesitate to get in touch with the experts who have years of experience in handling the issues that may occur during the online registration. We at Swarit Advisors offer reliable expert consultation and solutions to our global customers.
