Suri Associates

Menu

FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration

FSSAI License

FSSAI License means the permission or authorization by Food Safety Standards Authority of India which is famously called FSSAI Authority. FSSAI Authority is the Government Authority which comes under Ministry of Health. After getting the license only, the food business operator is allowed to do food business in India. FSSAI Licence is mandatory for every food business operator in India, as per Fssai rules even a small tea stall holder is mandatory to apply fssai license online. Under FOSCOS Fssai, there are three type of License which depends upon the annual turnover of the company, production capacity per day, nature of business etc. After applying license, fourteen digit license number is alloted to the Food Business Operator which must be printed on the packaging of the food products and FSSAI Licence must be displayed on the prominent place of business. Fssai License provides assurance to the customers of the food business operator about the proper quality, decreasing the level of adulteration, substandard products.

Types of Fssai Food License Registration

All the food business operator who is engaged in doing food business operator in India are required to apply FSSAI license. Now under Food license, there are three type of FSSAI Registration which is categorized according to the annual turnover of business, nature of business food activity, production capacity per day and many more deciding factors where a food business operator can decide which Fssai License apply / Food License apply . Following are the type of Food license which are required to apply by FBO by keeping the above discussed factors:

1) Basic Fssai License / Fssai Basic Registration :

Basic Food License is required for those food business operator whose business size is small and for new startups. The annual turnover of the food business upto 12 lacs can apply for Basic Food License.

As per new guidelines of FoscosFssai License, basic fssai license is for tiny business or small businesses like tea stall, small snack or pakora shop, small retailing business, dhaba, temporary stall holder, petty retailer of snacks etc. All the food business operator who are having or expecting turnover more than 12 lacs annually, need to bigger fssai license like Fssai state license or Fssai Central License not fssai basic registration. Fssai basic license requires very few documents like pan card, aadhar card, proof of business place (rent agreement, electricity bill, sale deed etc. to apply fssai registration online. Total processing time to get the registration is 7-10 days.

2) Fssai State License :

State Fssai license is required for food business operator whose annual turnover is above Rs. 12 Lacs and uptoRs. 20 Crores. Manufacture food business operator whose per day production capacity is upto 2 metric tonne can also apply FSSAI State license.

As per new guidelines of FoscosFssai License, Fssai State license is the suitable category to apply Fssai License for the business like transporter, manufacturing / processing / repackaging business upto 2 metric tonne per day production, Marketer, Wholesaler, Distributor, Restaurant, Caterer, Warehouse, Storage, Supplier etc. Documents required for fssai license state is higher than the fssai basic registration. Total processing time to get the registration is 15-20 days.

3) Fssai Central License :

FSSAI Central License is required for food business operator whose annual turnover is above Rs. 20 Crore and production capacity above 2 metric tonne per day. FSSAI Central License is also mandatory to apply if food business operator is a importer / exporter / having own E-commerce plateform.

As per new guidelines of FoscosFssai License, Fssai Central license is the suitable category to apply Fssai License for the business like Registered Place of Business if the food business operator is having units in more than one State, Merchant Exporter, Importer, food business operator having own E-Commerce Platform. If any food business operator is selling their food products through third party e-commerce platform like amazon, flipkart etc. then in that case there is no need to apply Fssai Registration under E-Commerce Category. Documents required for fssai license state is higher than the fssai central registration. Total processing time to get the Fssai Food License is 25-30 days.

Advantages / Benefits of Fssai License

Most of the food business operator thinks that apply for fssailicence is wastage of money and there is no use of Fssai registration while running the food business. This theory is completely wrong and every person who is running food business must apply for food license to Fssai Authority. There are ample of benefits which the food business operator can take off after getting the Fssai License.

Some of the crucial benefits are given below so that we can understand the value of Fssai license while running the food business:

  • Fssai license is mandatory for food work.
  • If an industry have fssai license then the company make trust in the whole market as compare to other company who don’t have FSSAI Number.
  • Without fssai license you cannot sell your food items on E-commerce platforms like flipkart, amazon, zabong etc.
  • If you run food business without fssai license then you have to pay penalty of Rs. 5 lakh and minimum 6 month jail.
  • If you have fssai it means you follow all the rules and regulations of fssai. For e.g the premises is hygiene, all the worker who work in company are healthy and not affected any diseases.
  • If you have fssai license, you can use fssai logo on you packaged food otherwise not.
  • You can expand your business in other areas with the fssai license without any issue.
  • In the case of Import and Export food items, your company mandatory need fssai license.
Coconut Board Registration

Coconut Board Registration

Spice Board Registration

Spice Board Registration

Udyam Registration

Udyam Registration

Startup India Certificate

Startup India Certificate

TAN

TAN

PAN

PAN

Registration of Society / Trust

Registration of Society / Trust

Shop Establishment Registration

Shop Establishment Registration

Digital Signature Certificate

Digital Signature Certificate

Client Testimonials

It is always a pleasure to learn that the work we do has positively impacted our clients and that they are happy to share their experiences.

I have done my GST and Income Tax filing services for our manufacturing business from Suri Associates Tax consultant in Thrissur, Kerala. Their service is highly recommendable. I have approached them again for Suri Sir’s help for our other new businesses we are setting up in Delhi and Haryana.

A FMCG Firm

Kerala – Delhi - Haryana

We are in Partnership Business and were looking for some experienced consultant who can
guide and help us in our GST registration. We moved our Business from Tamil Nadu to
Kerala, and wanted to get the right advice on our new venture. After getting help from Suri
Associates at Thrissur, now we are seeking regular support on our tax related matters. We
are happy to put our review regarding the best services provided by Mr. Suri and team. Thank
you for your support and the operational advices for our business.

A Trading Firm

Irinjalakuda, Thrissur

As a returned NRI, I was not sure about the policies and procedures for starting a business
here in Thrissur, Kerala. After the first consultation with Suri Associates, I got perfect
guidance and support from them. Right from the beginning till today, Suri Associates has
given me the advice for GST Registration and other mandatory services for the setting up and smooth running of my business. I am happy with their services. They are the best GST and Tax consultants in Thrissur

A Proprietary Firm

Mundur, Thrissur

Request for Services

Find out more about how Suri can help you transform your business. Let us know your key areas of interest so we can serve you better.