FSSAI Portal Registration Process 2023: Food License,Types Of License & Fees

FosCos FSSAI Portal Registration, Food License, Penalty: It is mandatory for all Food Business operators to have a food license if they want to run their businesses. Food License is issued by the Food Safety &Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Depending on the size and nature of the company Food license is issued to the FBOs. Today in this article, we will provide complete details about the FSSAI Portal Registration and its services. So read the article till the end.

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FSSAI Portal Registration 2023

The FSSAI stands for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It is a legal authority department that offers food licenses to food business operators in India. Through the FSSAI FoSCoS portal, you can register for an FSSAI license online. Through the official website i.e. foscos.fssai.gov.in you can apply for a food license and also download your FSSAI certificate.

The FSSAI Portal registration process is simple and easy. The process of registering with FSSAI requires obtaining a 14-digit registration number. Food Business Operators (FBOs) are eligible for essential, central, and state licenses depending on their installed capacity and turnover.

Service Offered By The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

Checking the status of a food license application
Modifying details in a food license, such as the business name, address, or contact information
Applying for a license or registration
Withdrawing an FSM certificate and security deposit
Paying fees online

Who Needs FSSAI Registration

All the Food Business Operators (FBOs) in India must have to register with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). The FSSAI is responsible for registering and licensing FBOs. The FSSAI registration ensures that food products are safe and undergo quality checks.

FBOs that are required to register with the FSSAI include:

FBOs with an annual turnover of more than ₹ 12 lakh.
Small and medium-sized units like traders, storage warehouses, marketers, and those dealing with the transport of food items.
Wholesalers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, food vending establishments, hawkers, clubs, canteens, Dhabas, hotels, and restaurants.
Petty producers manufacture by itself.
A makeshift stall selling food products.

Types Of FSSAI Registration

The Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) issues three types of licenses: Basic Registration, State License, and Central License. The type of license depends on the business type, turnover, and production capacity.

Basic Registration: It is for businesses with an annual turnover of less than Rs 12 lakhs
State Registration: It is for businesses with an annual turnover between Rs 12 lakhs and Rs 20 crores
Central Registration: It is for businesses with an annual turnover of more than Rs 20 crores.

FSSAI Registration Eligibility Criteria

FSSAI Basic Registration Eligibility

Manufacturing units with a capacity of up to 2 MT per day.
Dairy units handling business up to 5,000 litres per day.
Petty food businesses including hawkers, itinerant vendors, and temporary stall holders.

State Registration Eligibility

Must have an annual turnover between Rs 12 lakh and Rs 20 crore
Should be operating in a single-state
Have a manufacturing unit with a capacity of 2MT per day
Have a dairy unit that handles up to 5,000 litres per day
Deal with proprietary foods
Produce and process vegetable oil using solvent extraction

FSSAI Central Registration Eligibility

An annual turnover of more than Rs. 20 crores
Operating in multiple states
Processing, transporting, manufacturing, and trading food products internationally
Dairy units that procure, handle, or collect more than 50,000 litres of liquid milk per day or 2500 MT of milk solid per annum

Documents Required For FSSAI License/ Registration

Category	Documents
Common Documents For All Category	Photo identity proof of the food business operators. Business constitution certificate (e.g., partnership deed, certificate of incorporation, shop and establishment license, or other business registration certificate). Proof of possession of business premises (e.g., rental agreement, NOC from the owner of the rented premises, utility bills, etc.). Food safety management system plan. List of food products manufactured or processed. Bank account information. Supporting documents (if required) such as NOC by Municipality or Panchayat, Health NOC, copy of License from the manufacturer, etc.
Extra Documents For FSSAI State License/Registration	Form B, duly completed and signed. Plan of the processing unit, indicating dimensions and area allocation for each operation. List of Directors/Partners/Proprietor with their addresses, contact details, and photo ID. Name and list of equipment and machinery used, along with the number and installed capacity. Authority letter from the manufacturer nominating a responsible person, including their name and address. Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm its portability. Copy of the certificate obtained under the Coop Act 1861/Multi-State Coop Act 2002.
Extra Documents For FSSAI State License/Registration	Form B duly completed and signed. Plan of the processing unit, indicating dimensions and operation-wise area allocation. List of Directors/Partners/Proprietors with their addresses, contact details, and photo ID. Name and list of equipment and machinery used, along with the number and installed capacity. Authority letter from the manufacturer nominating a responsible person, including their name and address. Analysis report of water to be used in the process to confirm its portability. Source of raw materials for items such as milk, meat, etc. Recall plan, where applicable. Ministry of Commerce Certificate for 100% Export Oriented Unit (EOU). NOC/PA document issued by FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India). IE (Importer-Exporter) code document issued by DGFT (Directorate General of Foreign Trade). Form IX. Certificate from the Ministry of Tourism. Supporting documents for proof of turnover and transportation. Declaration form.

FSSAI Portal Registration: License Cost

Category	Central License (1 Year)	State License (1 Year)	FSSAI Registration (1 Year)	Konkan/Indian Railway (1 Year)
New Application	7500 INR	2000- 5000 INR	100	2000
Renewal Application	7500 INR	2000- 5000 INR	100	2000
Modification of License/Certificate	7500 INR	2000- 5000 INR	100	2000
Duplicate License/Certificate	10% of the Applicable License Fee	10% of the Applicable License Fee	10% of the Applicable Certificate Fee	10% of the Applicable Certificate Fee

Penalty For Non-compliance

Particulars	Fine
Food quality is not in compliance with the act	2 Lakh Petty manufacturer – 25,000/-
Sub-standard food	5 Lakh
Misbranded Food	3 Lakh
Misleading advertisement or false description	10 Lakh
Extraneous matter in food	1 Lakh
Failure to comply with Food safety officer direction	2 Lakh
Unhygienic processing or manufacture	1 Lakh

Steps To Apply for FSSAI License and Registration

First of all, visit the official website of the FoSCoS.
On the homepage, click on the “signup” option.
Now enter the details: Name, Email ID, Mobile Number, Login ID, and Password.
Click on the “Signup” button.
Now you will receive a verification code on the registered email and mobile number.
Enter the verification code in the provided box.
Click on the “Submit” option to verify the details.
After successful verification, enter the portal using the username and password.

Registration of Petty Food Business Operators

Log in to the portal.
Click on the “Apply for Registration Certificate (Petty Food Business Operators)” option.
Verify OTP (One-Time Password).
Select the “New Registration” option.
A new application page will open.
Provide all required details in the application for the registration of Petty FBO.
Submit the application.

Steps For New Application (Registration/ License)

Log in to the portal and access the dashboard.
Click on the “License/Registration” option in the left menu.
Select the “Apply for New License/Registration” option.
Choose your state and read the provided note before proceeding.
Review the Group Heads of Kind of Business and select “Restaurant” from the food services Business Group Head.
Select the appropriate radio button based on your food business turnover and proceed to fill out the application.
Complete all the mandatory fields as specified in the application Form B.
Provide communication details carefully, as all official communication will be sent to the contact details you provide, such as Mobile Number or Email ID.
Upload the required set of documents.
Pay the applicable fee using the available payment modes.
Click on the “Apply” button.
After completing the fee payment, a receipt will be generated with a 17-digit reference number for future reference.

Steps For Renewing a Food Business Operator License Or Registration

FBOs can request the renewal of their existing licenses/registrations using the “Renewal” tab on the portal.
The renewal application must be submitted within the timeframe of 120 days to 30 days before the current license/registration’s expiry date.
After processing the renewal request, the FSSAI authorities will update the status to ‘Registration Certificate Issued.’
Applicants can then log in to the FoSCoS website to download the renewed certificate.

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