FSSAI Registration in India
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the governing government department that monitors food businesses in India under the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006. FSSAI registration ensures that food products meet the safety standards for protecting public health. If you are operating a food business in India then an FSSAI license is mandatory. At YKG Corp, we offer an end-to-end and affordable process for FSSAI registration.
FSSAI License
An FSSAI license is a certificate with a 14-digit number that provides important details about food businesses, such as business address and food category. This license is issued by the FSSAI Department and is required for all food businesses, including the manufacturing, processing units, and distribution of food. Businesses like cloud kitchens, restaurants, and food packaging units every business must display their FSSAI certificate on products and premises.
Types of FSSAI Registration
1. Basic FSSAI Registration: For all small food businesses with an annual turnover of less than ₹12 lakh, such as street vendors and small retailers.
2. State FSSAI License: For businesses with an annual turnover between ₹12 lakh and ₹20 crore. This includes food manufacturers, retailers and traders.
3. Central FSSAI License: is applicable for large size food businesses with an annual turnover of more than ₹20 crore. It is also mandatory for specific cases, like importers, exporters, and e-commerce food operators.
Who Needs FSSAI Registration?
- Manufacturers
- Traders
- Restaurants
- Cloud kitchens
- Importers and exporters of food products
- Online food businesses
- Distributors and transporters
- Retailers
- Wholesalers
- Food storage units
Documents Required for FSSAI Registration
1. Identity proof
2. Address proof
3. Business details
4. For State and Central FSSAI License, additional documents include:
5. Proof of business premises
6. Manufacturing unit layout
7. List of Food products
Supporting documents like NOC from local authorities
For Manufacturing Units, further details such as monthly production capacity and raw material details are required.
Penalties for Non-Compliance with FSSAI
Operating a food business without an FSSAI license can result in fines up to ₹5 lakh or imprisonment for six months.
YKG Global provides end-to-end services for FSSAI registration.
- FSSAI registration within the set time frame.
- A reasonable fee for FSSAI registration.
- Expert guidance on selecting the category of food license type.
- Solutions to all your queries and concerns.
