FoodSafetyHelpline experts replied to the recent queries:
Q. Sir/Madam, please tell me something about FROM B online process?
A. Form B is used while applying for the license/renewal of the license under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006. The licensing procedure is now online and you can apply through the procedure.
For more information on this:
http://foodsafetyhelpline.com/2014/07/online-procedure-licensingregistration-food-businesses/
http://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
Q. I am B.Sc. chemistry and M.Sc. in food technology from a Allahabad University. Am I eligible for the Post of a Food Safety Officer?
A. Yes, you are meeting the qualifying criteria for the post of a food safety officer, just verify that the institution from where you have completed your course is a recognized one.
Q. Canteen in any factory for providing meals, snacks, tea etc to the employees and visitors need to obtain license or registration under this act? What are the conditions for the same? Is there any conditions on minimum quantity and working hours of canteen? If so, what is the procedure for obtaining license/registration?
A. Yes, for running a canteen, you need to obtain a license/registration under the Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006. As per the criteria defined by The Food Safety & Standards Authority of India, for Canteens, if the annual turnover does not exceed Rs. 12 lacs then you need to go for the registration of your food business. However, if the annual turnover is more than Rs. 12 lacs then you have to obtain a license. Now, there is an online procedure to obtain a license, please follow the below link:
http://foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in/index.aspx
For registration, you can contact the local food safety officer of your area concerned.
Please go through the following video presentation for your better understanding:
Q. Can we use artificial colour in Pan Masala?
A. No, they are not allowed to be used. Only permitted natural colors can be used in Pan Masala.
Q. What is the online procedure for food and drugs renewal online process? Kindly assist with the same.
A. 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: nishant@aurigaresearch.com
Q. Is BSc with subject Chemistry and Industrial Microbiology graduates are eligible for the post Food Safety Officer?
A. As per the given criteria for the qualification of a food safety officer, you are not meeting the requirements.
Lakshay Adlakha says
Hello,
I have a query regarding separate packaging license .
We are a manufacturer of food packaged products, Is there any separate packaging license required under FSSAI?
FSH Team says
You have to explain exactly what kind of food business activity you are currently doing. Also tell us under which category you are currently registered, only then we should be help you out in this regard.
gunakar says
Dear Sir/Madam,
I want to start my own mouth freshener brand consisting…..
x pan masala
x chewing tobacco
x sweet supari
x mouth fresheners like PASS-PASS & Chutki
i request you to kindly… let me know about some referral links/websites on internet from where i can get whole detailed information regarding rules& regulations & under which authorities these products have to get registered…..
Thanking You
Dr. Saurabh Arora says
We can only guide you for food license.