FSSAI Food License Registration for Coconut Oil Manufacturers

Who is a Coconut Oil Manufacturer? 

Coconut oil is popular in Asia for its beauty properties. Now it seems to get its global fame. Coconut oil is widely used in South India as cooking oil, especially in Kerala (Gods Own Country). It is not only used for food but also cosmetics. It is a proven fact that coconut oil massage to the scalp will enrich your hair growth. Coconut oil is also used to produce body soaps, detergents, wax and scents. 

Coconut oil manufacturers dry the flesh of the coconut called copra. Copra then grounded to extract the oil out of it. Copra’s price varies depends on how much oil can be extracted from it. After the extraction, the residue of copra can be used as food for live stocks.  

Why is FSSAI License Important for Coconut Oil Manufacturers? 

As coconut oil is a food element, coconut oil manufacturers are bound to get the FSSAI registration/ FSSAI certificate as per the rules of the Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). FSSAI regulates and supervises food quality and safety, says that any business related to food should be registered under FSSAI.  

The business could be just manufacturing or comprised of food handling, delivering, retailing. FSSAI registration would allow the coconut oil manufacturers to face any legal requirements. FSSAI certificate ensures that the production of coconut oil abides by the rules of the food safety act. 

An FSSAI certificate not only legalize your production but also brings the following benefits to your business,

• Makes your coconut oil brand as a quality and entrusted brand. 

• FSSAI registration will make any legal process regarding your business easy and effective. 

• You can easily open branches for your coconut oil business without hassle. 

• You can use the FSSAI license logo to establish your concern on quality to customers. 

• FSSAI license can bring you investments and makes any loan process easy. 

How to get FSSAI License for Coconut Oil Manufacturers? 

There are three types of FSSAI food license certificates. Based on your business capital you must apply. Those three types of licenses are,   

• Basic FSSAI Registration   

• State FSSAI Food License Registration   

• Central FSSAI Food License Registration   

Basic FSSAI Registration: 

If your coconut oil manufacturer business is earning turnover below Rs.12 Lakhs, then you fall under a small business cap. For small businesses, a basic food license is enough. You must register for Form A for basic FSSAI registration. As the business turnover reaches Rs. 12 lakhs, you must upgrade the food license from basic FSSAI registration to state FSSAI registration. 

Documents required: 

• Address proof   

• Passport size photos   

• Business details   

• FSSAI declaration form   

State FSSAI Food License Registration:   

If your coconut oil manufacturer business’s turnover is between Rs. 12 Lakhs to Rs.20 crores, you fall under the State food license category. For this food license, you must fill up Form B to get FSSAI food registration. 

Documents Required: 

• Documents of business premises (Rental/Lease agreement)   

• ID proof of the business owner (Aadhar/ Voter ID/ Driving License/ Passport)   

• Incorporation Certificate/ GST Registration/ Trading License   

• MOA and AOA   

• Trade license/ Establishment registration/ Panchayath License/ Corporation License/ Municipality License. Any one of them. 

• Business details   

• FSSAI declaration forms

• Photos of manufacturing unit

• Layout of manufacturing unit

• List of products(In company letter head)

• List of machineries for production (In company letter head) 

Central FSSAI Food License Registration:   

If your coconut oil manufacturer business turnover is over Rs. Rs.20 crores you should register for Central food license. If your mid-cap business crossed Rs. 20 crores you must upgrade from State food license to Central food license. For this food license, you must fill Form B. 

Documents Required: 

• Documents of business premises (Rental/Lease agreement)   

• ID proof of the Business Owner (Aadhar/ Voter ID/ Driving License/Passport)   

• Incorporation Certificate/GST Registration/Trade License   

• Import and Export code   

• MOA and AOA   

• Trade license/ Establishment registration/ Panchayath License/ Corporation License/ Municipality License. Any one of them. 

• List of business partners, if applicable. 

• Business details   

• FSSAI declaration forms

• Photos of manufacturing unit

• Layout of manufacturing unit

• List of products(In company letter head)

• List of machineries for production (In company letter head)   

Procedure to get FSSAI Certificate for coconut oil manufacturer 

• Get your business plan. 

• Determine your yearly turnover. 

• Determine which type of license is essential for your business. 

• Fill out the application and complete documentation. 

• Paying the charge   

• Submit the application   

• You should be careful if there is any incorrect information in your application. FSSAI may cancel your registration. If there is any update requires in the form, then it must be updated. The updated form must be sent back within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks). 

• FSSAI may need 15 – 45 days (about 1 and a half months) to approve the license. You must continuously follow up the process and sort out if there are any discrepancies. 

You may think that completing all these steps and getting an FSSAI certificate is hard. But it can be made easy by approaching a consultancy. LegalDocs is the leader in the market provides services related to FSSAI license certificate registration. Our expert will take care of everything that you must do to get FSSAI registration. You can complete the FSSAI registration and get your FSSAI food license at your doorstep. How? 

Three-step procedure to get FSSAI registration through LegalDocs. 

• Discuss with our expert and fill out the easy form on the LegalDocs website. 

• LegalDocs expert will fill out your FSSAI form, resolve all queries and get approval from government authority. 

• Get delivered your FSSAI food license at your doorstep.