Overview

Small and medium-sized manufacturers, retailers, distributors, marketers, etc. who are in the food-related business, must obtain a State FSSAI license, it is mandatory for them to obtain a license. The state government is responsible for issuing FSSAI licenses to food business operators..

The food business operator will have a business in only one state to obtain this license. This license is applicable to all food units with annual turnover of INR 12 lakh to INR 20 lakh, which is traded within India. This license is valid for a term of five years with a minimum validity of 1 year..

FSSAI license

FSSAI is an acquaintance for Food Safety, and Standards Authority of India, is the apex body authorized and responsible for the regulation and supervision of food safety and food hygiene. This authority issues FSSAI licenses to all food operators doing business in India. The FSSAI has issued standards that meet the regulations governing the manufacturing, storage, sale, import and distribution process by food operators to ensure that food consumed by millions of people is safe, hygienic and in quality. Is complete..

The Authority has also created a series of information networks for the awareness of the general public and consumers to obtain accurate and reliable information related to food safety, hygiene and related concern. There are different types of FSSAI licenses issued.:

• State license
• Central License
• Basic Registration

A separate license is issued based on the scale of operation on which they operate. We will discuss the state license in detail..

Advantage

FSSAI license is required for the following reasons:

• In case the food operator fails to obtain an FSSAI license falls under the proceedings of legal offence and shall be penalized for his ignorance. 
• The FSSAI license is a lifetime expense valid for one to five years depending on the business requirement.
• The state license is to be obtained by every person who deals with food operations activities such as manufacturing, retailing, transportation, or drugs in any way..
• Issuance of license or certificate of registration is governed and regulated by the provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011.
• FSSAI license or registration requirement varies by type and nature of food business.

Eligibility

Following are the eligible bodies with above mentioned turnover to apply for state license:

• The dairy unit makes more than 50000 liters of milk or more than 2500 metric tons of milk solids per day.
• Units engaged in processing or processing vegetable oil of minimum 2 metric ton capacity per day
• Slaughter units
• Food business engaged in meat processing activity, capacity of 500 kg or more than 150 MT per day
• The wholesale food processing unit has a turnover of over INR 30 crores..
• A food business that does retail or distribution business, has a turnover of more than INR 20 crores.
• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Units engaged in processing plants including re-labels, re-packers and production units up to a minimum of 2 MT per day.

Required Documents

The following documents are required to apply for state registration:

• Duly completed and signed
• The blueprint or map layout of the location where the business is located
• Name and contact details of directors
• List of all the equipment & machinery installed and operating in the unit.
• List of food categories to be manufactured
• Id proof & address proof of proprietor issued by government
• Passport size photo
• Complete details of the food to be prepared
• Letter of authorization including the name & address of the responsible person
• Address proof of Aadhaar like electricity bill or registry in case of ownership
• In case the Aadhaar is rented or leased, rent agreement with the landlord and NOC
• License copy & No objection certificate from the manufacturer
• Certificate of Scheme relating to Food Safety Management System

Benefits

Food operators have many advantages to obtain a food license:

• Creating awareness and brand recognition among consumers and the public at large
• FSSAI logo helps in customer creation process
• FSSAI licensed food operators enjoy an advantage over their competitors operating in the same market.
• It ensures health and hygiene of food safety
• FSSAI license ensures business expansion and diversification soon

License fee

Government fees vary according to the manufacturer's production capacity:

• Production of 1 metric ton or more
• Range of 10000 to 50000 for milk units.
• Milk units range from 500 MT to 2500 MT in a year.

• Production less than 1 metric ton
• Milk production from 500 to 10000
• Milk production is between 2.5 MT to 500 MT in a year.

• The applicable fee for 4 stars hotel and below is INR 5000
• A simple fee of INR 2000 applies to each food provider such as hotels, restaurants, canteens, clubs etc.

State FSSAI license Procedure

The following is the simple step for FSSAI license:

• Attach Form A to the Department of Food and Safety with complete documents
• The department approves or rejects the application within seven days of receipt of the application
• On acceptance of the application, the department will issue the registration certificate. The department will also provide a registration number with the photo of the applicant.
• It is mandatory for FBOs to display the certificate of registration in place of food business unit during business hours.