For a business dealing in food sector, it is necessary to have a Food Business Operator License. In India, the licensing authority is given to FSSAI. Hence, for any scale of business, a FSSAI License and FSSAI Registration is required if you want to start a food business in India. The list of Food Business categories is given below. With Vakilgiri, your FSSAI Registration can be completed in 4-5 working days. Fill up the enquiry form to apply for your FSSAI registration.

FSSAI REGISTRATION ONLINE

FSSAI Registration/ Licence is a 14-digit number which is printed on all the food packages that are available in the market. This 14-digit FSSAI registration number holds all the details regarding the assembling state & the producer’s permit. With the help of FSSAI Registration or License, the government is aiming to create a more accountable system to assure the quality of food products in India.

FSSAI License ensures protection and promotion of public health by ensuring the quality, purity & other important factors, through the regulation and supervision of food safety. The standard, principles & control of all the food businesses in India is governed by FSSAI. 

WEF 1st June 2020, FSSAI launched and replaced FSSAI license with FoSCoS license (Food Safety Compliance System). Through FoSCoS, you can obtain food license in India.

TYPES OF FSSAI License in India

There are 3 types of FSSAI/FoSCoS license, that are available in India. These are:

1.) FSSAI-FoSCoS Basic License:

FSSAI-FoSCoS Basic License is mandatory for small food business operators like food manufacturers, storage units, transporter units, retailers, marketers & Distributers having an annual turnover of upto 12 lakhs. This license is issued by the State Government. The licence tenure is from minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years.

2.) FSSAI-FoSCoS State License:
FSSAI-FoSCoS State License is mandatory for small to medium sized food business operators & manufacturers, storage units, transporters, retailer, marketers & distributers having an annual turnover of more than 12 lakhs. This license is issued by State Government with a rule that you must have the operations in only one state. The license tenure is same as that of Basic License i.e. minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years.

3.) FSSAI-FoSCoS Central License:
FSSAI-FoSCoS Central License is mandatory for large scale food business operators like Importers, large manufacturers, export oriented operators etc, having an annual turnover of more than 20 crores. This license is issued by Central Government. This license is obtained for the head office in case an operator is running his/her business in multiple states. The license tenure is for a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 5 years.

BENEFITS OF FSSAI-FOSCOS CERTIFICATE

Benefits You Can take

HELP IN BUILDING CUSTOMER TRUST

In this era of easily copied & adulterated food products, a FSSAI License helps in showcasing your product’s quality & genuinety. Using a FSSAI Logo and number on your product, helps in building the trust over your product name.

LEGAL ADVANTAGES

There are several Legal benefits for the companies having FSSAI Certification.

GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND LOANS

Since, the FSSAI acts as a guaranteer of your product quality, Government Funding and Loans can be easily accessible to the business operators.

USE OF FSSAI LOGO

By using a FSSAI logo on your product, a goodwill & trust worthiness among the customers is increased.

BRAND VALUE

Your company will acquire a Brand Value once it is registered under FSSAI.

RECOGNITION OF GOVERNMENT

The FSSAI Registration is recognized by the Government of India.

PERMIT OF FOOD BUSINESS

FSSAI License/Registration assures health related safety of the customers and consumers thus, one has the permit of having a food business in India.

BOOST UP YOUR BUSINESS & SALES

Customer Health & Care are guaranteed under FSSAI License, thus it creates a large number of client base which in turn boosts your business to a greater extent.