FAQs-FSSAI Food License and Registration

Here are some frequently asked questions relating to FSSAI registration and licensing:

1. Is it possible for a home kitchen to acquire an FSSAI food license?

Yes, you can apply for an FSSAI food license if you comply with the eligibility criteria, and safety rules and regulations laid down by FSSAI.

2. How long does it take to get an FSSAI license?

After completing the steps for FSSAI registration, you can expect to receive your FSSAI license within 58 business days in your provided email. If it happens to get delayed for any reason, you shall be made aware of the delay.

3. Can an FSSAI food license be transferred?

Yes, in the event of the applicant’s death, one can transfer the FSSAI food license to a legal heir or a family member of the deceased license holder. The recipient must apply to the concerned authority for transfer of the license in his or her favor.

4. What form is required for FSSAI renewal?

For renewal of an FSSAI license, you need a form ‘C’, which is available online.

5. Is FSSAI Licence mandatory for Trader?

As a trader, having an FSSAI license is mandatory to ascertain and certify tour business proceedings and position. Also having a license entitles you to traders discounts and other business advantages.

6. Why do you need a food license?

A food license is essential to be able to be a legal producer and distributor of food. It is a requirement to pass the hygiene and safety regulation to provide clean food to the masses. Without an FSSAI food license, business operations may face violation as per the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006.

7. What documents are required for FSSAI license?

Primary documents that are required are as follows:

• ·  Aadhar Card of the owner.
• ·  PAN Card of the owner
• ·  Passport Size photograph
• ·  Water bill/ Electricity Bill/ Gas Bill
• ·  IEC Code(for central license)
• ·  CA declaration(if your turnover is 18 0r 19 crores

Depending on the type of License; basic, State or Central, the documents may vary.

8. How can I get an FSSAI food license?

You can get an FSSAI food license by obtaining and submitting a food license application for the nearest health department in person. Or, you may visit the FSSAI official website https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/.

9. Is FSSAI license mandatory for a transporter?

The basic license depends on the turnover but transporters who have over 100 vehicles or have a turnover of above Rs. 30 crores are required to have a State FSSAI license.

10. How to check my FSSAI license validity?

To check your FSSAI license validity, visit the FSSAI licenses number check option at LegalDocs web page. There enter your digit FSSAI registration number. Finally, log in to know the details of your license. You may also visit the official FSSAI website to check the status and validity of your FSSAI license at https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/

11. What is form B?

For a State FSSAI license, form B is if the food unit’s turnover is less than 20 crore and if the operation is only limited to the State. The Central FSSIA license form B is when the unit’s turnover that is more than 20 crore.

12. Is FSSAI mandatory?

Yes, it is mandatory for a business dealing in food to have an FSSAI and have its number printed on the packaging. This is to ensure quality and safe products reach the hands of the customers.

13. Is FSSAI mandatory for packaged drinking water?

Yes, FSSAI is vital to be able to be a distributor of packaged drinking water. Unlicensed packaged drinking water is liable to subsequent penalties.

14. Why is FSSAI needed?

Food businesses are required to have an FSSAI license to adhere to food safety and security guidelines and to ensure that the customers receive quality food that satisfies their expectations.

15. Do you need a license to sell food?

Yes, to be able to sell food, you will require to have an FSSAI license. If it is a large scale business, then the FSSAI license is mandatory. If the food business is small scale, then just having an FSSAI registration will also work.

16. What is the difference between FSSAI registration and licensing?

FSSAI registration is an essential registration given to small business operators. On the other hand, FSSAI license is primarily of two types; State and central. These licenses are for food manufacturers and FBO,s that are spread across the state and country respectively. FBOs are mainly importers and exporters of food.

17. What is form A in FSSAI?

Form A in FSSAI is a basic FSSAI registration that a small FBO must fill out if it has an annual turnover of less than 12 lakh.

18. What is an FSSAI declaration form?

The FSSAI declaration is a form which is under the 2.5.1 rule of the Food Safety and Standers Act of 2006, to be signed by the partner or proprietor of the business entity who is applying for an FSSAI license.