{"id":1726,"date":"2023-01-03T20:10:32","date_gmt":"2023-01-03T20:10:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/soumyasolutions.com\/?page_id=1726"},"modified":"2023-01-05T20:42:29","modified_gmt":"2023-01-05T20:42:29","slug":"food-license","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/soumyasolutions.com\/index.php\/food-license\/","title":{"rendered":"FOOD LICENSE"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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FOOD LICENSE<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statue related to food safety and regulation in India.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Who needs an FSSAI License?<\/strong><\/div><\/div><\/div>
License and Registration is required for any food business in India that manufactures, stores, transports, or distributes food. Depending on the size and nature of the company, FSSAI registration or License may be required.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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FOOD LICENSE FAQ's<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Who are petty food business operators? What is the eligibility for FSSAI registration certificate?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Petty Food Business Operators (FBO) are those who manufacture or sell any article of food or a
petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stall holder or small scale or cottage or such
other industries relating to food business or tiny food business operator having annual turnover up
to Rs. 12 Lacs and\/or whose
i.production capacity of food products does not exceed 100 kg or litres per day, or
ii. procurement or handling and collection of milk is up to 500 litres of milk per day, or
iii. slaughtering capacity is 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day or less
These FBOs are required to obtain FSSAI Registration Certificate by applying on Food Safety Compliance
System or Food Safety Connect app. This Registration Certificate is embedded with a QR code and has
the image of FBO with a 14-digit Registration number starting with 2 (2xxxxxxxxxxxxx).<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>At which points, an inspection of my food business will be conducted?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Inspections are conducted on the points of Sanitary and Hygienic Requirements as mentioned in
Schedule 4 of FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. Kind of Businesswise standardized inspection checklists used by inspectors are based on Schedule 4 requirements<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>How to renew your license\/Registration after expiry?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Food Business Operator can renew the FSSAI License\/Registration even after the expiry date with
the following penalties:
a. Three times the existing annual license\/registration fee in the period \u2013 1st day to 90th day from the
original expiry date.
b. Additional two times of the existing annual license\/registration fee (i.e. total 5 times) in the period \u2013
91st day to 180th day from the original expiry date. [Refer FSSAI Order number
15(31)2020\/FoSCoS\/RCD\/FSSAIpt4 dated 29th October, 2021].<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Do pharmacies and medical stores need to apply for an FSSAI license or registration if they are selling Health supplements or Nutraceutical products?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

All Food business operators including pharmacies or medical stores selling Health supplements or
Nutraceutical products need to apply for the FSSAI license or registration<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>What is the maximum period for which FSSAI License\/Registration can be applied?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

FSSAI license can be applied for or renewed for 1 year up to maximum of 5 years at a time<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Do I need to file an annual return for my food business activities?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

FSSAI Licensed FBOs involved in Manufacturing (including repacking and relabellers i.e. FBOs
getting their food products manufactured by third-party manufacturers) and importing of food
products need to submit Annual Returns in Form D1 by 31st May of every preceding financial year, only
through FoSCoS Portal.
*Manufacturers-Exporters are also required to file annual returns wef FY 2021-22 onwards. [Refer
FSSAI order number RCD-01001\/4\/2021\/-Regulatory-FSSAI]<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span> Do Chemists Shops and Retailer of general\/grocery items need to obtain FSSAI License or Registration?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Chemists Shops, Retailers, or any other retailing units are required to obtain FSSAI License if they
are involved in selling food products through their outlets. CHECK WITH US FOR Eligibility Criteria of FSSAI
License\/Registration<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Do Wine\/Liquor retail shops require FSSAI License?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Alcohol is covered under the definition of food under section 3(n) of FSS Act, 2006. FBOs involved
in any stage of activity related to alcohol must be licensed or registered under FSSAI. Refer Food Safety
and Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulation, 2018<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Do Water\/Food ATMs, Vending Machines require FSSAI License or Registration?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

The parent entity owning the Water\/Food ATMs, and Vending Machines shall obtain FSSAI License
and declare all the locations where these machines or vending units are placed.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Do caterers catering to Marriages, or parties require FSSAI License or Registration?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Yes. Caterers shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Do Temples offering Prashad, organizing langar or Bhandara need FSSAI License or Registration?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Yes. Temples shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Do NGOs involved in distribution of surplus food require FSSAI License or Registration?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Such NGOs shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Do Cloud Kitchens (with no seating arrangements) require FSSAI License or Registration?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Yes. Cloud Kitchens shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>FBO selling his\/her products through his\/her own e-Commerce\/online platform require FSSAI License under e-Commerce?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Yes, FBOs selling their products through their own e-Commerce platform are required to obtain
FSSAI License under e-Commerce category also.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>Does a milk seller\/ milkman require an FSSAI license\/registration? Even if he is selling his milk to consumers directly.<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Yes. All milk sellers\/milkmen require FSSAI registration certificates if they are selling milk and milk
products up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum. If their sales cross Rs. 12 Lacs per annum, they need to obtain
FSSAI License.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>

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<\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span>In what circumstances application will be rejected?<\/span><\/i><\/div>

Licensing Officer can reject the application in the case when the required information is not
provided within the stipulated time of 30 days or is convinced that the application is not tenable and
cannot be granted. Before refusing the grant of a license, an applicant shall be given an opportunity of
being heard and reasons for such refusal shall be recorded in writing.<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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FOOD LICENSE Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is a statutory body established under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India. The FSSAI has been established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, which is a consolidating statue related to food safety and regulation in India. Who needs an FSSAI License?License and Registration is required for any food business in India that manufactures, stores, transports, or distributes food. Depending on the size and nature of the company, FSSAI registration or License may be required. FOOD LICENSE FAQ’s Who are petty food business operators? What is the eligibility for FSSAI registration certificate? Petty Food Business Operators (FBO) are those who manufacture or sell any article of food or apetty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor or a temporary stall holder or small scale or cottage or suchother industries relating to food business or tiny food business operator having annual turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs and\/or whosei.production capacity of food products does not exceed 100 kg or litres per day, orii. procurement or handling and collection of milk is up to 500 litres of milk per day, oriii. slaughtering capacity is 2 large animals or 10 small animals or 50 poultry birds per day or lessThese FBOs are required to obtain FSSAI Registration Certificate by applying on Food Safety ComplianceSystem or Food Safety Connect app. This Registration Certificate is embedded with a QR code and hasthe image of FBO with a 14-digit Registration number starting with 2 (2xxxxxxxxxxxxx). At which points, an inspection of my food business will be conducted? Inspections are conducted on the points of Sanitary and Hygienic Requirements as mentioned inSchedule 4 of FSS (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. Kind of Businesswise standardized inspection checklists used by inspectors are based on Schedule 4 requirements How to renew your license\/Registration after expiry? Food Business Operator can renew the FSSAI License\/Registration even after the expiry date withthe following penalties:a. Three times the existing annual license\/registration fee in the period \u2013 1st day to 90th day from theoriginal expiry date.b. Additional two times of the existing annual license\/registration fee (i.e. total 5 times) in the period \u201391st day to 180th day from the original expiry date. [Refer FSSAI Order number15(31)2020\/FoSCoS\/RCD\/FSSAIpt4 dated 29th October, 2021]. Do pharmacies and medical stores need to apply for an FSSAI license or registration if they are selling Health supplements or Nutraceutical products? All Food business operators including pharmacies or medical stores selling Health supplements orNutraceutical products need to apply for the FSSAI license or registration What is the maximum period for which FSSAI License\/Registration can be applied? FSSAI license can be applied for or renewed for 1 year up to maximum of 5 years at a time Do I need to file an annual return for my food business activities? FSSAI Licensed FBOs involved in Manufacturing (including repacking and relabellers i.e. FBOsgetting their food products manufactured by third-party manufacturers) and importing of foodproducts need to submit Annual Returns in Form D1 by 31st May of every preceding financial year, onlythrough FoSCoS Portal.*Manufacturers-Exporters are also required to file annual returns wef FY 2021-22 onwards. [ReferFSSAI order number RCD-01001\/4\/2021\/-Regulatory-FSSAI] Do Chemists Shops and Retailer of general\/grocery items need to obtain FSSAI License or Registration? Chemists Shops, Retailers, or any other retailing units are required to obtain FSSAI License if theyare involved in selling food products through their outlets. CHECK WITH US FOR Eligibility Criteria of FSSAILicense\/Registration Do Wine\/Liquor retail shops require FSSAI License? Alcohol is covered under the definition of food under section 3(n) of FSS Act, 2006. FBOs involvedin any stage of activity related to alcohol must be licensed or registered under FSSAI. Refer Food Safetyand Standards (Alcoholic Beverages) Regulation, 2018 Do Water\/Food ATMs, Vending Machines require FSSAI License or Registration? The parent entity owning the Water\/Food ATMs, and Vending Machines shall obtain FSSAI Licenseand declare all the locations where these machines or vending units are placed. Do caterers catering to Marriages, or parties require FSSAI License or Registration? Yes. Caterers shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria. Do Temples offering Prashad, organizing langar or Bhandara need FSSAI License or Registration? Yes. Temples shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria. Do NGOs involved in distribution of surplus food require FSSAI License or Registration? Such NGOs shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria. Do Cloud Kitchens (with no seating arrangements) require FSSAI License or Registration? Yes. Cloud Kitchens shall obtain FSSAI License or Registration as per the eligibility criteria FBO selling his\/her products through his\/her own e-Commerce\/online platform require FSSAI License under e-Commerce? Yes, FBOs selling their products through their own e-Commerce platform are required to obtainFSSAI License under e-Commerce category also. Does a milk seller\/ milkman require an FSSAI license\/registration? Even if he is selling his milk to consumers directly. Yes. All milk sellers\/milkmen require FSSAI registration certificates if they are selling milk and milkproducts up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum. If their sales cross Rs. 12 Lacs per annum, they need to obtainFSSAI License. In what circumstances application will be rejected? Licensing Officer can reject the application in the case when the required information is notprovided within the stipulated time of 30 days or is convinced that the application is not tenable andcannot be granted. Before refusing the grant of a license, an applicant shall be given an opportunity ofbeing heard and reasons for such refusal shall be recorded in writing. 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