FSSAI Registration and License Document Application Checklist

FSSAI License Checklist

According to the Food Safety and Standards Act, an FSSAI registration is mandatory for all food business operators. This registration must be obtained through the FSSAI Food Licensing and Registration System. When applying for this license, keep a document checklist handy for ease.

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

Here are the documents to be compulsorily submitted:

• Application in Form A signed by the proprietor/authorised signatory of the enterprise

• Certificate of incorporation or partnership deed or memorandum and articles of association

• Photo Identity of Food Business Operator (FBO) i.e. of the proprietor/authorised signatory of the enterprise such as Voter ID card, driving license, passport, PAN card, Aadhar card

• Specific details about the food products which the enterprise produces

• Management plan in place for food and  health safety

• Proof of office and factory/unit premises occupancy, whether possession certificate or rental agreement

• Any other supporting documents such as a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the local health department, panchayat or municipality

Where to File

The FSSAI registration may be initiated online by submitting an application in Form A to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on their website. The department analyses the application and supporting documents. The final decision about granting registration is communicated to the applicant within seven days from the online filing date in writing. If the application has been accepted, the FSSAI will grant a certificate of registration which states the registration number and displays the photo of the applicant.

Things to Remember

A couple of important things to remember. It is mandatory for an FBO to display the FSSAI certificate prominently at the place of business. All small businesses in the food sector need to mandatorily apply for this basic FSSAI registration.

Documents Required for License Application

For the FSSAI Central License

• Application in Form B signed by the proprietor/authorised signatory of the enterprise

• Personal details of authorised signatories whether proprietor/partners/directors along with Photo Identity such as Voter ID card, driving license, passport, PAN card, Aadhar card and contact details

• Trade license/partnership deed/memorandum and articles of association

• Proof of office and factory/unit premises occupancy, whether possession certificate or rental agreement

• Specific details of food products which the enterprise produces

• Sources of raw materials to be used such as meat, milk and so on

• Water analysis report which confirms the water potability

• Detailed plan of the unit specifying size and area allocation for each operation

• List of machinery and equipment to be used along with name, make and model, capacity and numbers installed of each

• The plan in place to recall food products manufactured from the market

• In case the unit is export-oriented, a certificate from the Ministry of Commerce in this regard

• IE code issued by the Director General of Foreign Trade

• Management plan in place for food and  health safety

• Any other supporting documents such as a No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued by the local health department, panchayat or municipality

• Form IX

• Ministry of Tourism certificate (in certain cases)

• Documents supporting period wise turnover figures and transportation of products

• Self-declaration form

For the State License

• Application in Form B signed by the proprietor/authorised signatory of the enterprise

• Personal details of authorised signatories whether proprietor/partners/directors along with Photo Identity such as Voter ID card, driving license, passport, PAN card, Aadhar card and contact details

• Trade license/partnership deed/memorandum and articles of association

• Proof of office and factory/unit premises occupancy, whether possession certificate or rental agreement

• Specific details of food products which the enterprise produces

• Sources of raw materials to be used such as meat, milk and so on

• Water analysis report which confirms the water potability

• Detailed plan of the unit specifying size and area allocation for each operation

• List of machinery and equipment to be used along with name, make and model, capacity and numbers installed of each

• The plan in place to recall food products manufactured from the market

• Certificate from the cooperative Societies Act, 1861 or the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 (in certain cases)

• Management plan in place for food and  health safety

Where to File

The FSSAI license, whether of the central or state variety, may be initiated online by submitting an application in Form B to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India on their website. Click here to know more on How to get FSSAI certificate.

Things to Remember

For medium and large scale FBO businesses, it is mandatory to obtain an FSSAI license. Medium scale FBOs such as manufacturing units, marketers, transporters, traders and so on must also apply to the state government. Large scale FBOs such as manufacturers, exporters, importers and so on must apply to the central government.