FSSAI license registration can be applied by the person who manufactures or sells food products, either by himself or through a retailer, peddler, itinerant vendor or temporary stallholder. Slaughterhouses and meat processing plants should also apply for an FSSAI license. In addition, the FSSAI license is also for those who plan to distribute food to the public on a regular basis, such as religious or social events. In addition, those running a small-scale food industry with a turnover of less than Rs.12 lakhs/year can also apply.

To apply for the FSSAI Basic License, a Food Business Operator must provide the following documents: • Photo identity of the Food Business Operator • Document for Identity Proof such as- Ration Card, Voter ID Card, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Aadhaar Card, Senior Citizen Card, Department Issued ID • List of products planned • Form – B (completed and signed) • Partnership Deed / Certificate of Incorporation / Articles of Association / Memorandum of Association • Proof of premises like rental agreement, etc • Food safety management system plan • Supporting Documents (if any) like NOC by Municipality/Panchayat, Health NOC • Source of the raw materials • The form IX • Water test reports • Codes for import and export • List of equipment • List of partners and directors

The FSSAI registration procedure and process are stated below. • FSSAI Basic Registration is for any small food business owner. FBOs can register with Registering Authority (RA) by giving an application for registration along with a fee of Rs.100/-. • Application in Form-A has to be submitted along with a fee of Rs.100/-. • Get a unique application reference number. • After following the above-mentioned procedure, the RA may accept or reject the registration. Reasons must be recorded in writing within seven days of receipt of the application registered by the food business operator. • If the application is accepted, the food business operator may commence operations. • If necessary, the RA may order an inspection. • The inspection shall be ordered within seven days. • If the inspection is granted, the inspection will take place within 30 days. • If the procedure is successfully completed, registration may continue and the food business operator may commence its activities.

Holding an FSSAI Basic Food License, FBOs can gain various advantages. These advantages are as follows: • Provides food safety and security • Offers consumer awareness • Legal list of benefits • FBOs can regulate and manufacture imported food • Provides the opportunity of business expansion in the future • Helps in building compassion Credence Corporate Solutions helps you in getting your FSSAI Basic Food License legally and with ease. Contact and talk to us, and get the best advice and service.