FSSAI has issued guidelines and the the following documents are required by the Food Business Operators who are applying for the central or state license:
- Application Form-B duly completed and signed (in duplicate) by the proprietor/partner or the authorized signatory.
- Blueprint or Layout Plan of the processing unit in complete dimension with an allocated area dedicated for operations activities.
- List of directors with their complete address and contact details
- Name and list of equipments and machinery along with the installed capacity (in case of manufacturing/processing units)
- Photo ID and address proof issued by the concerned Govt authority (Optional)
- List of food category to be manufactured (For manufacturers only)
- Authority letter with the name and letter of the responsible person nominated by the manufacturer along with the alternative responsible person
- Analysis report (Chemical & Bacteriological) of the water to be used as an ingredient in food product, through a Govt recognized laboratory on food testing.
- Proof of possession of the premises (Could be a sale deed, rent agreement, electricity bill etc)
- Partnership Deed/affidavit/memorandum & articles of association conferring constitution of the firm.
- Copy of certificate obtained under the Co-operative acts (In case of co-operatives only)
- NOC from the manufacturer in case of re-labellers
- Food Safety Management System plan or certificate (If any)
- Source of milk or procurement plan for milk and milk products processing units (Including details of the milk collection centres)
- Details on source of raw material for meat and meat processing plants.
- Pesticide residues report of water in case of manufacturer of packaged drinking water, mineral Water, carbonated water from a govt recognized lab.
- Recall plan wherever applicable with details on whom the product is distributed (Optional)
- NOCs from Municipality or the local body and from the State Pollution Control Board except in case the unit is established in the notified industrial area for a particular food business (Optional)
Documents to be provided in case of renewal of the license or for transfer from the prevalent food laws to FSS Act, 2006
If you are doing a food business under previous food laws and transferring to Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 or if you are looking to renew your license under the new food safety act then the following have to be followed:
* In case if there is any change in documents or the information given at the time of previous license
* Certificate or Plan of Food Safety Management System from accredited agencies in case of central licensing unit or an affidavit declaring for the compliance of GMP or schedule 4 requirements.
* The list of workers with their medical fitness certificates
* The Name, qualification and details of the technical personnel in charge of Operation (applicable for manufacturing or processing units only)
T.S.Mani says
Good informs ions.
jatin says
Merral water plan
Rajat Gelra says
What documents are required for getting food registeration certificate in case of hawkers.??
FSH Team says
You can read through the following url – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
avin says
Information are fine on site only. But at the ground level implementation is extremely poor.Recently I have submitted an application on line,then went to deposit the hard copy at the concerned office. Unfortunately dealing person is harassing us and we are making rounds. This may continue till we’ll feed him
Mini Goyal says
Hello
Sir/Ma’am actually we are just starting for a food and beverage business I want to know that what processor we need to get a license for that please I am new in this field so suggest me wht document and how many day we get that license.
Thank you
FSH Team says
You have to register online for the FSSAI License – https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
shahu says
thanks for information. but do authorised staff of food department visit place where food production planned to take place for inspection before issuing license of food production for state? please guide
Sumit Gohiya says
How we can add/registration proprietary food in our FSSAI license.
Kindly share steps by step procedure .
FSH Team says
You can go through this portal – https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
Indrajeet says
I am Kiran a stores sole trader what are the documents required for fssai licence
FSH Team says
You can read through the given url – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
Paramjot says
What if some plants or food manufactured is not under the fssai can we manufact them then?????
FSH Team says
No. You need FSSAI License for any kind of food related business.
Suraj says
Please send me the details of required document for food buissness in jalna district , Maharashtra.
Thank you
FSH Team says
You can get the information regarding License from given link – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
Bankim says
Fssai for medical store and documents to provide with form
FSH Team says
You can go through the given link – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
ramesh kp says
Wants to market mixture of edible oils which helps to reduce pain . Dont want to get licence under ayurveda instead under different head. Pls guide.
FSH Team says
Hi,
The standards for blended oils (edible) have been discussed under FSS (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulations, 2011 and in the recent amendments, so you can read through the regulations and can further apply for a license which you can apply online: https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
Lalit Kumar Agarwal says
Nice information
FSH Team says
Thanks ! Keep writing to us. Also help us with good suggestions.
srikant says
NOC from the manufacturer in case of re-labellers,
Any format of NOC, i can be provided from your side sir ?
Umasankar says
Sir ,good morning ,I m new to this,so could u plz tell me sir. All the activities like filling forms and my signature, I can do it on online or I have to go to office
FSH Team says
Yes, You can do online registration. For further procedure you can go through the given link – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
Sudharshan says
Hi,
I am from mysore and planning to start manufacturing unit of herbal green tea and organic stuff.kindly suggest for getting the licence…
FSH Team says
You can read through the given link – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
Ravindra More says
Hello Sir,
If I have started Fast Food Business in small Shop which turnover is less than 20 Lakhs then do I need to register in FSSAI ? and If Yes then what documents and fees do I required for proprietary firm.
FSH Team says
If turnover of your business is more than 12 lakh per annum then you need to apply for license. for more information read through the following url – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
Mani says
Do FSSAI certificate needed to run a grocery store.. If so, what are the documents needed and what is the procedure to get it
FSH Team says
Yes, You need license to run grocery store and you can go through the link for documents – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
Subhash Shah says
I want to transfer my present License to my heir. I would like to my License No should remain same as before.
What is the procedure and what are the documents required to transfer the present License?