Food is an essential commodity for life. Everyone needs it. It is a well-established rule that the demand for an item creates business opportunities. Thus, many small manufacturers of food products need to register their businesses with FSSAI before the commencement of their business. Food registration is mandatory for these petty food manufacturers so that the quality of food products can be regulated, and consumers can be assured that they are purchasing healthy, wholesome, and hygienic products from registered businesses.

FSSAI registration is the basic registration with FSSAI of a food business operator (FBO). For FBOs with a turnover less than Rs 12 Lakhs, or for those that are not covered under mandatory state or central licencing, it is required to register with the FDA.

Type of FSSAI registration

The Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) is the supreme authority for food safety. As per the law, it is mandatory to take FSSAI Basic Registration. Here we discuss about basic registration, small businesses or start-ups having annual turnover below Rs.12 lakhs can apply for basic FSSAI Food safety registration. As operations scale up and turnover reaches Rs. 12 lakh bars, the basic registration will need to be upgraded to state license. As the name suggests, it is a simple registration that is not intended for large companies.

Food safety Registration is mandatory for anyone who intends to sell food products in India. This involves not only preparing food but also everyone who handles food at various stages before it reaches the customer, like raw materials, manufacturing, processing and mess the distribution as well as the agencies authorized to sell them.

Our team of experts with specialized knowledge in food safety Registration ensures that the process is flexible to our valuable clients. We guarantee a professional approach from our staff, so you can experience hassle-free processing.

How to Become an FSSAI-Registered Food Business.

• To fall under the definition of “petty food manufacturer,” you must apply for registration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The conditions are as follows:
• If you sell or manufacture any food product, or if you operate a temporary stall or are a hawker or itinerant vendor, or if you distribute foods at social events other than weddings, you must have a licence.
• The average annual turnover of the company is less than 12 lacs.
• The production capacity of food other than meat and meat products and milk and milk products does not exceed 100 kilograms per liter per day.
• Milk procurement of up to 500 litres per day or 2.5MT solid milk per year.
• A slaughterhouse may kill two large animals, ten small animals or 50 poultry birds per day in its slaughtering capacity.
• FBO specializes in manufacturing or processing unique products.

Step-by-Step Guide to Register Your Food Business With FSSAI.

Eligibility Check – You start the process by getting your business plan eligibility checked by experts at setyourbiz. They will discuss the nature of your proposed business plan with you, and help you find out if you are eligible for government funding as per your requirements.

Documentation & Drafting – Once it’s determined that you need food registration, the setyourbiz team will provide you with a list of documents. Based on the requirements, the we will help you draft the necessary documents for signatures.

Online Application Filing – The online filing will be made by filing Form-A, Forrm-B, Form-C at the online portal of FoSCoS. In this course, we will interact with you by asking you to provide your OTP.

Payment of Government Fee – When the application is submitted and all the necessary documents uploaded, the payment of the registration fee is made and a reference number is generated. It is used to track the status of your application.

Track status of FSSAI Application – If you apply for a Food licence, you can follow the status of your application online. Usually, licencing authorities grant registration within seven days of the application being filed, but if they require inspection of your premises, it will delay the processing time. On inspection they may raise clarifications in the application, requiring modification, addition or deletion in the application.

Reply to Clarification – If you do not raise any clarification within 30 days from the date when your application is filed, the application will be rejected. There is no refund of fee. The setyourbiz team will coordinate with you at the time of clarification to resolve the same.

Grant of Registration – When your application is approved, you’ll receive a Registration Certificate and photo ID Card from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. You must display this at a prominent place in your food business premises. The certificate has a photo of your food business operator (FBO), a Quick Response (QR) code, and a 14-digit FSSAI registration number that begins with 2.