FSSAI has issued an order clarifying the criteria for the licensing of the FBOs involved in the activities of food export. The Apex food regulatory has streamlined the criteria for the licensing for food articles being manufactured for export purpose only. A separate new category “Exporting FBOs” has been added under the Food Safety & Standards (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.
The FSSAI’s order says, the manufacturers of the food items with a 100% export are not required to submit a certificate of conformity as per the Indian Food Products Standards but they shall be liable to provide an undertaking; in case if they intend to place an article of food in the domestic market for consumption then they will have to submit a Certificate of Compliance to Indian Food Norms as per FSS Act, Rules & Regulations. The guideline further says; Food Product Approval is required; if the standards for such food products are not available which are intended to be sold in the domestic market.
The food authority also states that if a trading firm/company applies for the license of 100% export shall also have to submit an undertaking that they will provide the Certificate of Compliance of the Food Product as per the Indian Standards or will have to apply through the Product Approval as and when they plan to introduce the product for domestic sale. It is the mandatory requirement for the trading firm/company to furnish the undertaking and to follow the guidelines in such cases even if are the subsidiary or sister concern of the manufacturing firm which is manufacturing food products for 100% export.
The firms/companies who have their food business units in SEZs shall also be covered under this criterion of licensing under FSS Act, 2006. As per FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 100% export oriented units will have to apply for the Central License from FSSAI.
There were growing concerns among the food business operators involved in the manufacturing & exporting of food articles as the regulatory bodies of the importing countries have been asking for the documentary evidence on the consent from the Indian Food Authorities.
N.Mohammed Jaffer says
Sir I would like to take FSSAI certificate to export some food products. I am a merchandiser exporter. Please help me in this regarding
FSH Team says
You have to obtain a Central License from The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India. If you are doing 100% Export of you food products then read the following article:Exporting FBOs
Jayant says
Where can I find format for Exporting FBO declaration?
animon says
sir
we are small exporter/trader less than 12 Lakhs turn over per year . we are willing to send some turmeric powder this is required for cosmetic purpose. still it is considered as food ingredient. how can apply for central licence
FSH Team says
You can go through the following link for online License/registration – https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
Anandita Bhuyan says
I is it necessary to obtain Fssai certificate for a tea company which is completely export based and not involved in any way with the domestic market of India?
Dr. Saurabh Arora says
yes you have to.
saeed shaikh says
Dear sir,
One of my friend is manufacturer of jaggery with traditional method now me and my friend wants to start jaggery exporting business can u please tell me which licence we need my friend will act as a manufacturer and i want to trade the manufactured product.
Please help us which licence we require for exporting jaggery.
Dr. Saurabh Arora says
Hi, you need an FSSAI lic and also need to comply the requirements of the importing country.
chandrakant jagdale says
one of my client is manufacture of 100 % export food product and already obtain central licence , what is impact of this notice on him.
“required to submit a certificate of conformity as per the Indian Food Products Standards ” i am not understanding the meaning of this.
a certificate of conformity submitted to whom
S Mahulkar says
Dear Sir,
My company intend to export Saffron out of India, Do i need to have a FSSAI licence? if yes where do i get it and what documents in need to submit?
KOG-KTV Food Products (India) Pvt Ltd says
we are not an 100% EOU but we are exporting small quantity of coconut oil.. Now the FSSAI remind us to file a quarterly return as Exporting FBO Return. Pl if any one know the quarterly return format and its procedure to file or is it applicable to us or not kindly let us inform.
Vitthal says
I am a merchandise exporter and I want to export jaggery and also want to do marketing in domestic . Which licences do I need. My marketing will not be 100% export oriented. It will be domestic plus export oriented. Please suggest Fassai licence type and other if required
MAHESH PATEL says
DEAR SIR,
we want to start dry fruit export business so only FSSAI licence is enough or we will require any other licence also?
thanks
Ganesh says
I am planning to export AVAL(Rice Flakes) from India. I am planning to buy from small aval mills or small scale sellers(house hold).
As like same one special type of pappad from home industry.
For this any FSSAI procedures required or not.
Nishant Sharma says
Hi Authority, I need to know that if i want to start a packed jaggery business in domestic market then what all licences are required for the same. And how much time will all the formality take place?
Thanks & Regards
FSH Team says
Dear Nishant,
Thanks for writing to us.
You can now apply online for licensing/registration of your food business. You have to check for your eligibility as whether you need a license or registration. You can apply online. Please read through the following link: http://www.fssai.gov.in/Portals/0/pdf/FAQs_FLRS_19_09_2016.pdf
GOGZ says
Can help me with the LIST of Countries that we can export to With normal FSSAI manufacturing License ?
Or Do we have to Apply for the Importing countries Certification aswell ?
gopianand says
Hello Sir,
i am a merchant exporter planning to export Honey and Edible oils, i purchase from whole seller and planning to export by creating own brand name, do i need fssai, certificates
FSH Team says
Yes.
Mathankumar says
Dear sir,
We are a merchant exporter and we want to export a food product. Also we want only our address to be mentioned in the product label and not the manufacturers address. In what category should i obtain such license. Also is it mandatory to mention manufacturers address in any food product
Ayan says
i have applied for FSSAI registration for mix spice powders more than 2 months back on FSSAI website,Its still showing application in process. how long does it take ?
Second thing i want to know is like is it possible to export the spice powders with FSSAI registration.
anu says
Does export license bearing food manufacturer can manufacture products domestically as per new guidelines
Aayush Khare says
I am planning to export pulses, wheat, garlic. What are the licenses I need and what are the tests that needs to be conducted?
FSH Team says
Dear Aayush,
You need to apply for the Central License (For Exports) under FSS (Licensing & Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011. Now, there is an online process to apply for the licensing and one can apply through the following link: https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx.
Regarding Testing of food articles, the parameters of testing of food products and also including labelling have to be as per the laws of the country where you are planning to export. Basically, the food testing is done on two broad levels: Chemical & Biological parameters.
Further, call us on: +91-8588851888 and we will further help you in this regard.
rgds,
Manoj
DAKSHATA PADWAL says
hi, i want to apply for FSSAI licence for importer and exporter both. What shall i do?
FSH Team says
You can go through the following portal to apply for license – https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
Rahul says
Hello Sir,
I want to apply for the FSSAI licence in the export fbo category under the domestic/export both.But, I am not able to proceed further while opting the given choice in the system.
Reena says
We are planning to export fresh vegetable products and copra (Dry) as merchant exporter. Which registrations or certifications are required.
FSH Team says
Hi,
You need to apply for the Central License from FSSAi. You can apply online: https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
Tarun Parikh says
I am holding valid drug manufacturing Lic In form 26 , Now i want to export some of the product under FSSAI form my existing premises . How I can get this Lic ?
FSH Team says
Hi,
You can do this through an online procedure: https://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
Rutuja Ladkat says
Hi,
Please can you let me know what licenses are required for Jaggery Manufacturers in Maharashtra?
Thanks
FSH Team says
Hi,
A food license is a must for doing a food business. You may also require some additional licenses/approvals from the concerned organizations like municipal corporations etc.
Melbin Babu says
Sir,
If a company wants to export their product but still have domestic sale, is there any requirement for additional approval or license from FSSAI? If exported without any special license what are the legal issues? Pls reply
FSH Team says
Hi,
For food exports, the central license from FSSAI is a mandatory requirement and no one can do the food export if the firm/company is not registered under FSSAI licensing. There are provisions for penalty (monetary & imprisonment) for carrying out business without a valid license in compliance to Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006.
rgds,
E P SURESH says
sir,
we are frozen food exporters of processed and vegetable frozen RTE and RTC foods. we do have FSSAI lic . I plan to export paneer as merchant exporter alongwith my manufactured products. the manufacturer has all the registration and also included our name in their licence as merchant exporters.
can i start exporting or have to take permission or add paneer into my licence . this is only for export and not local sale.
your detailed resposne with clarity awaited.
Gurinder Kamboj says
Dear FSH Team,
We are a start up company and would like to export fresh fruits & vegetables and also cater to the Indian domstic market. right now, we dont own any farms but we are sourcing vegetables from different farmers in different states.
What kind of FSSAI license we have to take. Kindly advice.
Rajesh Verma says
Dear Sir,
We wish to export GUR ( jaggery of sugarcane). Do we need licence and NOC from FSSAI?
FSH Team says
Dear Rajesh,
Yes, you would need to acquire Central License for Food Exports from FSSAI.
Utsav says
Dear sir,
We are exporting frozen green peas from India for last 10 years. We have been packing our product in buyers marking as per the standards of the importing country. Today suddenly a new officer at ICD Dadri stopped our containers stating that they do not contain FSSAI no.
Please advise if there is any notification which says that exporting product packaging need not comply with the Indian standards as they may then not be suitable for the importing country.
Amol Doshi says
Await response
Amrin Alwani says
Hello Sir, I am a merchant exporter and want to export food items manufactured by third party. Am i required to take FSSAI license.
Thanks!
Anurag Arora says
Sir
Do i need to register under FSSAI if i want to sell fresh mushroom in domestic market?. Also under which category will I fall if my production is less than 10 kg a day.
Regards
Rupali says
I want to export groceries like rice, Jwari, Bajari, pulses, cereals etc .
Do I need a Fssai license? Please guide in detail..
FSH Team says
For any kind of food related business you need FSSAI license.
Mahender Kotte says
I have a query that, Is it mandatory to print FSSAI logo on the food labels even exporting to other countries from India? No where I found this regulation in the FSSAI web site. Could you please clarify this doubt?
Dr. Saurabh Arora says
Hi, for exports you only need to comply with the importing countries requirements.
Siva Kumar says
I’m a Manufacturer, I want to do both Domestic and Export sale. which License is mandatory State Or Central
FSH Team says
You need to apply for central licence for export purposes and you also need to apply for the state licence for the domestic sales where your manufacturing facility exists.