FSSAI Food License Registration for Dairy Product Manufacturers

Who are dairy Product Manufacturers? 

Dairy products are nothing but milk products. The place where the milk is processed is known as a dairy factory. The dairy products are cheese, paneer, curd, ghee and butter. Once the milk is collected from the farmers, it will move to the milk chilling units after it will move to the dairy processing factory. Dairy products are categorized under essential food products as per the Essential Food Act, 1955. The government has the authority to fix the maximum retail price (MRP) for these dairy products. 

Dairy products are daily consumable, so they should be pure with no adulterants. Many dairy product manufacturers were convicted for adding adulterants to the dairy products. It can affect the health of the consumer severely. So, the processing and production of dairy products should follow the guidelines of the food safety authority. 

Why is FSSAI License Important for dairy Product Manufacturers? 

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a superior authority that acts under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. FSSAI strongly suggests that any food venture or business should get FSSAI registration before starting their business. FSSAI established FoSCos (Food Compliance System) to process the food license. This FSSAI certificate will ensure that the food served by a food business entity is safe enough to consume. This food business includes food preparing, food handling, distributing, retailing, importing and exporting entities. 

As per the FSSAI, dairy product manufacturers should get FSSAI registration to start their business. The dairy products produced by this manufacturer should maintain their standard and quality. Any adulterants added to this product may cause health issues to the consumer. FSSAI certificate will ensure that the product from the manufacturer is safe enough to consume. 

FSSAI certificate not only help you face legal requirements but elevate your business to the next level through following,   

• Build your dairy product brand as a quality and entrusted brand.       

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

• You can easily expand your 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 Dairy Product Manufacturers?   

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

• Basic FSSAI Registration/ FSSAI certificate – For annual turnover below Rs. 12 lakhs.    

• State FSSAI Food License Registration/ FSSAI certificate – For annual turnover from Rs.12 lakhs to Rs. 20 crores.     

• Central FSSAI Food License Registration/ FSSAI certificate – For annual turnover above Rs.20 crore.     

Basic FSSAI Registration:      

Basic FSSAI licenses are for small businesses and startups. The annual turnover of such businesses should be below Rs. 12 lakhs. For such small businesses, a Basic food license is enough. It matches with the small dairy product manufacturer who produces small quantities.  

If your dairy product business turnover is below Rs.12 Lakhs, you fall under a small business cap. You must register for Form A for Basic FSSAI registration/ FSSAI certificate. 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:      

Let discuss the state level food license. Businesses with turnover between Rs. 12 lakhs to Rs.20 crores must get a State FSSAI license/ FSSAI certificate.    

A dairy product manufacturer who produces dairy products in appreciable quantity with turnover in the above-mentioned limit will fall under the state food license category. For this food license, you must fill up 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/ Trading License     

• MOA and AOA     

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

• Business details     

• FSSAI declaration forms     

Central FSSAI Food License Registration:      

Central FSSAI food license is for the dairy product manufacturer who does business across the nation to multiple markets. Even businesses that don’t have that large scale but manage to earn over Rs.20 Crores falls under this category.    

If your business turnover is over Rs. Rs.20 crores, then you should register for a 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     

Procedure to get FSSAI Dairy Product Manufacturer     

• Get your business plan.     

• Determine your yearly turnover.     

• Determine which type of license is essential for your business as a dairy food manufacturer. 

• 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 required in the form, then it must be updated. The updated form must be sent back within 30 days (about four and a half weeks).     

• FSSAI may need 15 – 45 days (about one 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.