The terms FSSAI license and FSSAI registration do not mean the same, as these terms would be determined based on the size of the business. Every business dealing in food products would have to go for an online FSSAI registration.
Previously the registration process for FSSAI was conducted online through Food Licensing and Registration System (FLRS). the Food Safety and Compliance System (FosCos) has replaced the previous system (FLRS). This is an important update which is required to be adhered to.
Passport-sized photograph
Identification proof (voter ID card or Aadhaar Card)
PAN Card
Address Proof ( Electricity or Gas Bill or mobile/Landline bill)
Copy of Property papers
Copy of Rent Agreement along with the NOC.
Electricity bill/Utility Bill
Layout of Premises with Machine Plan
Permit from manufacture if required
Food Products Details
Copies of Relevant Food Safety Management Systems
Water Analysis and Report from Laboratory
IEC Certificate
FSSAI as a single reference point for all matters relating to Food Safety and Standards, Regulations and Enforcement
Integrated response to strategic issues like Novel foods, Health Foods, Nutraceuticals, GM foods, international trade etc.
Decentralisation of licensing for manufacture of food products
Achieve high degree of consumer confidence in quality & safety of food
Enforcement of the legislation by the State Governments/UTs through the State Commissioner for Food Safety, his officers and Panchayati Raj/Municipal bodies
Emphasis on gradual shift from regulatory regime to self-compliance through food safety management system
Consistency between domestic and international food policy measures without reducing safeguards to public health and consumer protection
Adequate information dissemination on food to enable consumer to make informed choice
Basic FSSAI License
Any FBO having a turnover of less than 12 lakhs per annum must go for basic FSSAI registration. Hence any business which serves food and is considered as a petty food business would require this license.
State FSSAI License
Any FBO having a turnover of more than Rs 12 Lakhs per annum and less than Rs. 20 crore must go for the state fssai license. A medium sized food business operator should consider this form of license.
Central FSSAI License
For this form of license, the applicant must have a turnover of more than 20 crores per annum. Any large food business or government office supplying food to other countries must secure this form of license