FSSAI Food Licence Registration
FSSAI or Food Safety & Standards Authority of India is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been founded under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 which is a consolidating statute related to Food Safety & Regulation in India. Food Safety & Standards Authority of India is totally responsible for protecting & promoting public health through the supervision & regulation of food safety. FSSAI Registration also known as the Food License is a mandatory Licence required by all entities involved in food businesses in a particular state.
FSSAI is needed for any food business in India that stores, transports, manufactures, or distributes food. Based on the nature & size of the business, FSSAI Registration may be required. In the process of FSSAI Registration in India, the Food Business Operator or FBO will get a 14-digit unique number that should be printed on food packages. Getting an FSSAI License in India can provide the food business with legal benefits, build goodwill, create consumer awareness, & help in business expansion. Evolix can help you get an FSSAI License across India very quickly. Our experts also help to get FSSAI Registration and will guide you in selecting the correct food category and license.
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Benefits of FSSAI Registration
The food business owners can benefit from having an FSSAI license by doing the following:
- Legal advantage
- Maintain food safety
- Increase goodwill
- Make consumers aware
- It helps with import food regulation, production, storage, distribution, and sale
- When an entrepreneur holds an FSSAI license, raising money from investors is simple
- Food goods with FSSAI trademarks assure consumers of the products' high quality.
The registration number visible on the food premises denotes that the location complies with criteria for cleanliness and quality.
Procedure for Renewal
An FSSAI license is valid for a period of one to five years and can be renewed before it expires. Any person or organisation that has an Food license is eligible to apply for a renewal of their license by submitting an application no later than 30 days before their license expires.The renewal process is similar to the application process and requires the same documents. Any FSSAI renewal application submitted after the expiration date is subject to a ₹100 per day late fee. The Food Business Operator must stop all operations at the location if the food license has expired.
If you want to change your business address or any other details on your license, you will need to apply for a new license. You can do this by filling out the online application form and providing the required documents.
Who is Required to Apply for FSSAI Registration?
From hawkers, home vendors to giant food chains everyone operating in the food industry needs to register with FSSAI. Irrespective of whether you are operating online or offline, or whether you are a local player or into the import or export of food products, you need to register with FSSAI. Based on their size and the places they operate, they have to get one of the 3 types of registration/license that are discussed below.
If your business falls in any one of the below-listed categories, then a food license is mandatory for you:
- Procurement
- Manufacture
- Distribution
- Processing
- Packaging
- Storage
- Selling
In other words, an individual or a company that operates with food substances from farm to plate must obtain the food license.
Documents Required for FSSAI Registration
Based on different types of registration and the food business that you are running, you have to submit different documents required for Food License.
Documents for New FSSAI Registration Certificate
- Photograph of the Applicant
- Government-issued photo identities
- Proof of Address of Businesses activity
Documents for Modification of License/Registration
- Changes in the following documents or details from those provided while obtaining the previous food business license:
- 1. Certificate indicating adoption of Food Safety Management System
- 2. Medical fitness certificates of all workers in the firm
- 3. Complete details of technical personnel overseeing the operation
For renewal of registration/license, the following are required:
- 1. Any changes in documents or information provided during the grant of the previous registration
Documents for FSSAI State/Central License
- Form-B
- Address proof for production site
- Production site layout
- Proof of premises rent
- Business certificate
- Factory license (if any)
- Power details for the unit
- Contacts for partners, directors, members
- ID and address proof for managers or signers
- Water test report from a certified lab
- Form IX (if you're nominated by the business owner)
- NOC from the manufacturer
- List of food items to be made
- Food safety management plan
Manufacturing Units
Including the documents required for Food Licence, manufacturing units have to submit the following documents as well:
- The blueprint of warehouse, plant, etc.
- A list of all machinery
- Report of a water test
- List of all food categories
Why Evolix for Food Licence Registration?
Evolix Technology provides an end-to-end service for food licensing and FSSAI registration. With us you get:
- Food License registration within the smallest time frame
- Comprehensive help with food licence online application filling
- Guidance on selecting the right food license type
- Support through the entire registration procedure
- Solution to all your questions and concerns.
Documents required for Trademark Registration
The following documents should be submitted for trademark registration in India
- Image of the trademark
- Power of Attorney(drafted by us)
- User affidavit ( only if prior user of trademark)
- TM-A form (drafted by us)
- Id Proof of the applicant along with Address.
Apart from the documents, to start online trademark registration in India, the following preliminary details must be provided:
- Applicant name: The name of the person, business, or organisation submitting an application to register a trademark
- Business Type: Indicate the kind of business organisation, such as a private limited company, partnership, MSME, startup or sole proprietorship
- Objectives of the Business: Give an overview of your company's nature of business and operations under the trademark
- Name of Brand/Logo/Slogan: Make sure to specify the name, logo, or slogan you plan to trademark
- Registration Address: Provide the official address of the organisation submitting the trademark application
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