FSSAI Registration Guide: Fees and Process

FSSAI – The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is an autonomous body that is established under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006. The government of India sets it up and is a regulatory body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. One of the primary objectives of FSSAI is to promote and protect public health by implementing, supervising and regulating food safety across India.

As per the government mandate and the Food Safety and Standards Act, all business organisations, irrespective of their size, that come under the purview of the food and beverages industry must get an FSSAI license.

The license acts as a legal permit, allowing businesses to run food-related entrepreneurial activities in India. The FSSAI registration also provides a legal framework for food businesses to ensure that food standards are maintained in the country.

Steps for FSSAI registration

If you own any food-related business enterprise in India, you must register your firm or establishment under FSSAI and complete the FSSAI registration process by following the steps below.

• Step 1

  The first step in the FSSAI license application process is to visit the official FSSAI website, i.e., https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in and check the eligibility criteria.  You must determine whether your business is eligible for a State, Basic, or Central license. The criteria vary based on your business’s annual turnover. The following table will give you a clear picture:

  FSSAI license type	Annual turnover criteria
  State license	Up to Rs. 20 Crore
  Central license	More than Rs. 20 Crore
  Basic license	Up to Rs. 12 Lakh

  
  

• Step 2

  Once you determine eligibility and know the exact type of FSSAI license you must apply for, you can proceed with the online process of registering for an FSSAI. Click on the ‘sign-up’ option and provide the necessary information in the form, including your phone number, email ID, etc.

  
  

• Step 3

   Set up your login credentials for future access to the registration portal. Choose a username, set a password, and complete the sign-up procedure.

  
  

• Step 4

  Log in to your FSSAI account after you get a confirmation via email or text message on the registered mobile number. You must note here that the account you make will be valid only for 30 days, and after that, the account will be deactivated automatically. This means you must complete the registration or FSSAI renewal process within 30 days.

  
  

• Step 5

  Go to the FSSAI license option and provide all the necessary information as required. It is important to note that you must complete the FSSAI registration process on the go.

  
  

• Step 6

  Before you submit the application form, it is a good practice to make a copy of it and keep a printout of the same for your reference.

  
  

• Step 7

  After you finish the application process, you will get a reference number on the website. Make sure to save this number, and you will need it to track the status of your application. Also, you can use the reference number as proof of your FSSAI license application for any legal issues until your license is generated.

  
  

• Step 8

  Lastly, submit the printed online application form to the regional authority or state authority with the required documents to support your application.

  
  

Documents required for FSSAI registration

• An application form duly filled, signed and attested by the business owner/proprietor
• You would need to submit basic documents like identity proof, address proof for both your residence and the business establishment
• If your business enterprise has more than one owner, director or shareholder, you must provide the identity and address proof of each member or partner
• A valid email ID and phone number
• Form of food safety management, which you can easily from any nearest notary service, or you can even download the document online
• Since your business enterprise will be in a specific area or premium, you must provide proof of said premises’ ownership or a rental agreement (if you have rented the space)
• Another important document needed for FSSAI registration is the National Occupational Classification or NOC obtained from the local municipal corporation. This certificate is to ensure that you operate the business in compliance with the local municipal norms
• If you own a restaurant, and use high-end kitchen appliances, then you must provide the floor plan of the premises, especially the kitchen or the place where you plan to undertake any cooking activities
• If you own the business with more than one person or have multiple partners, then you must provide proof of the same in the form of a partnership deed
• Lastly, you must provide a medical certificate for all the employees and partners to ensure hygiene and meet safety protocols relating to food handling

FSSAI Registration cost

The fee structure for FSSAI registration is as follows:

Production Tier	FSSAI Registration Fees (per year)
Production capacity of the organisation that is greater than 1 MT (Metric Ton) per day	Rs. 5,000
Hotels with 4 stars or less	Rs. 5,000
The production capacity of the organisation that is less than 1 MT (Metric Ton) per day	Rs. 3,000
Other food service providers, including boarding houses, restaurants, banquet halls, food catering, roadside food vendors, dhabas, home food business operators	Rs. 200

*Please note –The fees are subject to change as per the Department of Food Safety. Mention of all prices and requisite charges are on the FSSAI website http://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in

Conclusion

An FSSAI registration and license are mandatory for all food businesses in India. So, if you plan to start your own food business, get the FSSAI license. This will help build credibility for your business as it signals that your business is compliant with the food safety standards.

Also, suppose you seek a business loan for your business. In that case, you can apply for a business loan with Udyog Plus, which is a part of Aditya Birla Finance Limited and get a loan of up to Rs. 2 Lakh with no documents and at an affordable interest rate.

Also, you get flexible repayment terms and an extended repayment period, which makes repayment easy and affordable.