FSSAI

FOOD SAFETY AND STANDARD AUTHORITY OF INDIA

INTRODUCTION

 FSSAI is an autonomous body established under

the ministry of health and family welfare, Govt. of
India.
 It is responsible for protecting and promoting public
health through the regulation and supervision of
food safety.
 Headquarters: New Delhi
VISION
 A food safety system of India ensures full
participation of the producers, consumers,
governments and other stakeholders in the process
of building and maintaining the confidence that the
food they produce, consume and export is safe,
wholesome and adhering to the highest
international standards.
MISSION
 Authority will build and implement an effective food
regulatory and monitoring system for continued
food safety and standard and provide science
based information to the consumer to make
choices relating to food and lead a healthy and
productive life.
Basic FSSAI Registration
 Basic FSSAI registration is applicable for all food businesses
and related activities like storage, sales, distribution,
repacking and labelling for which the annual turnover does
not cross Rs. 12 lakh or for food businesses which have a
maximum turn over of Rs. 12 lakh Annually.
State FSSAI License Eligibility
 The following FBOs can apply for a state FSSAI license

 Restaurants and Hotels

 Meat processing Units and Slaughtering Units

 Propreitary Foods

 Food Procesing Units inclusive of corresponding retailers

and repackers
 Vegetable  Oil  Processing Units as well as Production Units

 Dairy Units inclusive of Milk Chilling units

Central FSSAI License Eligibility
 The following Food Business Owners have been deemed
eligibile to obtain the FSSAI central license by the regulatory
authority
 5 Star Hotels and above

 All Food Businesses inclusive of retailers, distributors, suppliers,

and caterers mentioned for state license could apply for central
license if their operations are at larger scale.(~20 crore or more)
 Restaurants/ Food processing and handling chains with multipe
branches across various states have to obtain the Central FSSAI
license for the main branch/head office
 Food processing units, relabellers, and repackers who are
processing more than 2 Metric Tonnes per day excluding
grains, cereals, and pulse milling units
 Refrigerated storages holding a capacity of 10,000 Metric
Tonnes or more
 Wholesalers with their annual turnovers amounting to Rs.
30 Crores or more
 Food Catering services located at airports as well as
seaports
FSSAI Documents Required:
 In order to get FSSAI license approval, A Food Business Owner has to
produce a comprehensive list of documents for verification.
Common Documents for all types of FSSAI Licenses:
 Whether it is any type of FSSAI license, there are a few common
documents that an FBO has to submit in order to go forward with the
procedure of acquiring their food license. Every Food Business
needs to provide these documents compulsorily .
 Signed and Completed FORM-B [FORM-A for Basic FSSAI registration]
 Photo Identity Proof of the Food Business Owner
 PAN Card
 Latest Passport Size Photograph
 Proof of Possession of the Premises( Land Papers or Rental
Agreement)
 Articles Of Association /Certificate of incorporation/ Partnership
Deed, if applicable
 An extensive list of food items FBO will be dealing with and handling.
 The plan for Food Safety System Management [Not needed for Basic
FSSAI registration]
Additional Documents for State FSSAI License
Blueprint or layout of the proposed location
 Detailed list of Equipment and Machinery installed or to be
installed at the location
 NOC and copy of the license from manufacturers
 Authority letter with particulars about the name and address of
the person responsible.
Additional Documents for Central FSSAI License
 Water Report Analysis from a well-established and/or a
government health laboratory
 Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued  IEC (Import
Export Code)
 Pesticide Residue Report of the water for units involved in the
manufacturing of mineral or carbonated water
 Designated milk provider/ Source of Milk
 Proof of Annual turnover, if required
 Meat provider/ Meat processing units
 Certificates alotted by the Ministry of Tourism, if applicable
 Vehicles turnover proof, if applicable
 Form A/B
 In order to renew the food licensing, food business owners have to fill
up the FSSAI form A or FSSAI form B. These forms basically list down
the activities the food business is involved in. In addition to this, the
food business owner also has to attach a self-attested declaration that
they will comply with all the regulations laid out in the Food Safety and
Standards Act of 2006.  A photo identity proof like PAN Card, Aadhar
Card, passport etc.
 Verification
 After FSSAI has received the application for the food license renewal,
they will verify all the details and examine the application closely. Along
with this, FSSAI officials might also arrange for a physical inspection of
your area of businesses to ensure continuity of safe food production
and food handling practises. FSSAI officials will also check the validity
of information provided by the FBO in their application
 Completion
 If the food authority/food consultants officials are convinced that the
organization’s operational practises are up to the mark and in
compliance with the guidelines of the Food Safety and Standards Act.
 Renewal
 Within a maximum of 45 -60 days, your FSSAI license will be renewed
again for a maximum period of 5 years