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Start Your Food Business, Get FSSAI

Now, you can get your FSSAI License online for your food business. It is just a couple of clicks and calls away. MunshiGiri.com follows a 100% online process for FSSAI License Registration regardless of your location.

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Why Should You Choose Munshi G & Co. for FSSAI Registration?

  • We are a team of qualified Company Secretaries and Chartered Accountants who personally cater to your queries.
  • We also have tie-ups with various affiliates in different cities of the country to help you obtain your FSSAI Registration very smoothly.
  • The entire process is managed online with regular communication while providing required assistance at every step.
  • This ensures the highest customer satisfaction and on-time service to our clients all over India.
frequently asked questions

What is FSSAI?

Who requires FSSAI Registration and License?

FSSAI is an abbreviation for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. FSSAI is an independent body recognized under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India that manages the food license registration. This organization works for securing the Laws and Standards for Food Business in India. The main aim of FSSAI is to regulate and check for safe food manufacturing, storage, and handling practices by Food Business Operators (FBOs). A FSSAI registration certificate comes with a 14 digit License number to FBOs which is required to be printed on all the food products with FSSAI logo. The license can be applied for a minimum 1 year to maximum 5 years; it can again be renewed or re-applied for as per rules stated under Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006.

Every person who wants to start Food Business including cloud kitchen for Swiggy and Zomato has to mandatorily obtain FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License online. However, it sometimes becomes difficult for a food business operator to decide – which license to opt for: State or Central. Let us help you to understand the eligibility criteria so that you can quickly proceed for online FSSAI registration and acquire requisite food license.

Here are few examples of business that require FSSAI Registration and License:

  • Restaurant
  • Club
  • Wholesaler
  • Food Retailer
  • Food Storage Unit
  • Online Food Business
  • Operators
  • Caterers
  • Exporter and Importer of
  • Food Products
  • And other businesses related to Food

What is applicable to you: FSSAI Registration or FSSAI License?

FSSAI Registration?

FSSAI License?

Simply called FSSAI Basic Registration. This registration is appropriate for all food businesses and allied activities like Storage, sales, distribution, trading, re-packaging and labelling. Food Businesses having a turnover of less than 12 lacs are eligible to obtain FSSAI Basic Registration. Mostly hawkers, petty retailers, temporary stall holders come under this category. This food license registration online registration is very useful for eCommerce food traders.

There are two types of FSSAI licences:

State License
Eligibility: Food Businesses having turnover above Rs.12 lacs and up to Rs. 20 crores can opt for State License.

Central License
Eligibility: Those in the food business and has a turnover of Rs.20 crores and above are required to obtain Central FSSAI License.

the process

For FSSAI Registration

Day 1 - 2

  • Seeking Data from applicant and reviewing it
  • Resolving Queries related to documents

Day 3 - 4

  • Filling the form for registration
  • Gather the necessary documents
  • Seeking confirmation from applicant for business codes and categories.

Day 4 - 5

  • Making applications for registration under FSSAI

Day 6 Onwards

  • Government processing time

For FSSAI License (State and Central)

Day 1 - 4

  • Seeking Data from applicant and reviewing it
  • Resolving Queries related to documents

Day 5 - 9

  • Filling the form for registration
  • Gather the necessary documents
  • Seeking confirmation from applicant for business codes and categories

Day 10 - 11

  • Making applications for License under FSSAI

Day 12 Onwards

  • Government processing time
DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

Applying for Registration – Basic FSSAI Registration

01

Declaration Form

02

Authority Letter

03

Photo Identity of FBO.

04

Photo Identity of FBO.

05

3 Passport Size Photographs - (Proprietor / Partner / Director)

06

Proof of possession of Place of Business such as Rent Agreement, NOC etc.

07

Electricity Bill or Water Bill of the business premises

08

Constitution of Business such as Incorporation Certificate, Partnership Deed etc.

09

Property Tax Bill

10

Product List to be dealt with.

11

Form-A Completed and Signed

12

Plan stating Food Safety Management System.

13

Constitution of Business such as Incorporation Certificate, Partnership Deed etc.

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

Obtaining FSSAI State License

01

Form B duly completed and signed

02

List of food category to be manufactured

03

Rent Agreement, if applicable

04

Property Tax Bill of Business premises

05

B. U. Permission / Impact Fee Receipt

06

Medical Certificate Of Workers

07

NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer

08

Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship

09

Copy of certificate obtained under Coop Act 1861/Multi state Coop Act 2002

10

Certificate of Incorporation of LLP / Private Limited Company

11

Shop & Establishment Certificate with Professional Tax Certificate

12

PAN of the Business (Partnership / Private Limited Company / LLP)

13

MOA /AOA of Private Limited Company and LLP Agreement of LLP

14

Certificate of Incorporation of LLP / Private Limited Company

15

2 Passport Size Photographs - (Proprietor / Partner / Director)

16

Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability

17

Proof of possession of premises- Electricity Bill (latest)

18

Index Copy (if the applicant id the owner of the place)

19

Name and list of equipment and machinery used with the number and installed capacity

20

Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address

21

Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation

22

List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address, contact details, and photo ID

DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

Obtaining Central License

01

Form B duly completed and signed

02

PAN CARD (Proprietor / Partner / Director)

03

Rent Agreement, if applicable

04

Property Tax Bill of Business premises

05

Blueprint of the area (Layout Plan)

06

IE code document issued by DGFT

07

Certificate from Ministry of Tourism

08

NOC from the municipality or local body

09

Photographs of Machinery and Lab Instruments

10

Partnership deed/ affidavit of proprietorship

11

List of food category to be manufactured

12

Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% EOU

13

NOC and copy of License from the manufacturer

14

Food safety management system plan or certificate

15

Proof of possession of premises- Electricity Bill (latest)

16

Index Copy (if the applicant id the owner of the place)

17

Supporting document for proof of turnover and transportation

18

MOA /AOA of Private Limited Company and LLP Agreement of LLP

19

Certificate of Incorporation of LLP / Private Limited Company

20

Address Proof and Identity of the Partners/ Proprietor/ Director

21

PAN of the Business (Partnership / Private Limited Company / LLP)

22

Shop & Establishment Certificate with Professional Tax Certificate

23

List of Directors/ Partners/ Proprietor with address and contact details

24

Source of raw material for milk, meat etc (only required for Milk/ meat unit)

25

List of products along with ingredient and additives list to be manufactured

26

Source of raw material for milk, meat etc (only required for Milk/ meat unit)

27

Authority letter from manufacturer nominated a responsible person name and address

28

FSSAI License Certificate of Manufacturer along with NOC copy (required for Re-Packer)

29

Plan of the processing unit showing the dimensions and operation-wise area allocation

30

Balance Sheet and P&L Statement of Financial Year (For Wholesaler/Retailer/ Supplier/Distributor KOB)

31

Name and list of equipment and machinery used for manufacturing along with Quantity, details of Horse Power and Production Capacity

32

CGWA NOC if the water is been used from bore-well, if not than an undertaking of water supply along with valid proof (If the units are situated within the limits of Gandhinagar, Kalol, Mansa and Mehsana)

33

Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm the portability.
1. Water Report as per IS 10500 from a NABL Accredited Lab
2. Water Report as per IS 14543 from a NABL Accredited Lab (Required For Packaged Drinking Water Only)

Benefits

Why Get FSSAI License?

Create Goodwill

A packet of food with the FSSAI logo means that it is of a certain standard and hygienic to consume. Taking a FSSAI online license helps spread awareness among the consumers which automatically helps building the goodwill in the market which can drive business expansion.

Legal Benefits

FSSAI license is mandatory for every food business. Many businesses say that getting an FSSAI license is a tricky and lengthy task, but Legalwiz.in can help you with the process of getting a license quickly. Getting an online FSSAI registration always gives legal benefits over the competitors who are operating without the license. The FBOs and other food business entrepreneurs can avoid many penalties if they have proper registrations required to run their business.

Informed Consumers

Food is one of the essential parts of life. So, it is essential to know the quality of goods we consume. With several products and types of food in the market, knowing the quality and standard of the item is very important for every consumer. This is one of the most important benefits of having an online FSSAI License on a food product. The license depicts that the food which consumer is consuming has maintained the hygiene standards and norms as per the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India.