FSSAI Central License
The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) is an official body responsible for regulating and overseeing food safety in India. The business that manufactures, stores, and sells food products has to agree to FSSAI regulations and obtain the relevant license.
Some of the licenses offered by the FSSAI include the Central License which must be obtained for food firms operating on a large scale, especially those dealing with food exports or businesses operating in multiple states. Contact the registration guru for the online or offline registration process
Who Needs An FSSAI Central License?
1. Manufactures: Food businesses that have revenues more than Rs 20 crore or specialize in high-risk food ( such as dairy, and meat).
2. Importers/ Exporters: Businesses that import or export food items.
3. Distributors: Large scale food suppliers and online retailers.
4. Food Service Providers: Restaurants, hotels, and food companies with annual sales volume of more than Rs 20 crore.
5. Retailers: Huge food retailers, including supermarkets, hypermarkets and online food stores, offer food products for shopping in different regions or states.
6. Food Processing Units: Companies engaged in food processing, such as packing, preserving or freezing especially those that supply food on a large scale or state-level
Document Required FSSAI Central License
1. PAN Card
2. Aadhar Card
3. Passport Size Photo
4. Busniess Details
5. Electricity Bill and Rent Agreement
6. Declaration ( Made by us)
7. FSMS Plan (Made by us)
8. Water/ Food (Testing Report)
Process For FSSAI Central License Application
1 Online Registration on the FSSAI website
2 Prepare and submit the application
3 Upload Documents
4 Fee Payments
5 FSSAI Review
6 Issuance of License
Post- License Compliance
1 Annual Renewable: One has to re-apply for an FSSAI Central license in India every year. Make sure the renewal of fssai central license is completed on time to avoid legal hassles.
2 Compliance with Food Safety Standards: Manage FSSAI compliant food safety strategies on an ongoing basis, especially periodic checks and audits.
3 Food Testing: Continuous food testing is essential to guarantee the safety and food products.
4 Maintaining Records: Maintain records of manufacturing, distribution, and food safety preventive measures as per FSSAI requirements.