Maharashtra state’s Food and Drugs Administration seems to be leading the way in implementing an online registration procedure for processing the applications of food business operators. The new system which went online on November 22, 2013 would help state FDA in effective functioning and control over the activities.
This is regarded as an excellent move by the FDA as this would not only help the regulatory body to get rid of huge burden of files in record rooms but it will also be helpful for the food business operators seeking to apply for a licence as they can monitor the status of their application through online system.
All food business operators whether manufacturers, traders, wholesalers, retailers, hoteliers, food catering service providers all are happy with this move as the new procedure would not only save their time but the online system would expedite the licencing process.
Since the time the FSS Act, 2006 was formed, the food and drug administration of the state has been going very strict for the enforcement of the new regulations set for doing food business. The FDA first spread awareness about the new norms and further penalized FBOs for non-compliance to the provisions of the Act.
As per Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, every food business operator has to get registered under the regulatory bodies recommended by FSSAI. If the annual turnover is less than 12 lacs p.a. then one has to apply for registration and if the annual turnover is more than 12 lacs per annum then the food business operator has to obtain a license.
The FDA besides maintaining the data of new applications, would also update all existing records in a digital format for their convenience. The new system will help in sending relevant information including important alerts and the renewal licence date reminders to the food business operators.
om sai enterprises says
what is the online procedure for food and drugs renewal online process . kindly assist with the same
FSH Team says
We believe your query is regarding the renewal of license. For the renewal of the license under the Food Safety & Standards Act, there is an online procedure and one can follow the below link:
http://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
For Drugs, you can raise your questions at: [email protected]
ifran says
sir
i want to start a home based small packeging unit of primary food like ilaichi caraway seeds cumin seeds which license in requared?
FSH Team says
You can go through the following link for information regarding license depend on you business – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
Rahul Sapkale says
Sir,we are just starting a business of FOOD(banana chips) but we don’t have any idea or guidance about how to apply or where to apply for the registration and which type of licence are required in initial level,and what documents are required for applications.Sir plz guide us to complete all the procedure. Thank you
FSH Team says
You can read through the given url for guidance – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
To apply for registration/License – https://www.fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Compendium_Licensing_Regulations.pdf
Satish says
Dear sir,
I want to start birthday cake making small Bakery which will have annual turnover below 12 L. So which are documents and licenses are required to start my small scale business. Is only registration required?
FSH Team says
Yes, if your turnover is less than 12 lakh per annum only registration is enough.