{"id":115,"date":"2020-12-11T08:13:06","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T08:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=115"},"modified":"2021-03-17T13:04:55","modified_gmt":"2021-03-17T13:04:55","slug":"things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Remember Before Starting a Food Business in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Starting a food business in India is not as simple as it seems to be. A lot of detailed things are required to do like an investment, planning set up, incorporation, obtaining license, paperwork and more. It can be very thrilling for any business owner starting a food business in India. But it is important for an entrepreneur to checklist all the necessary requirements before starting a food business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food Safety and Standard Authority (FSSAI) of India has laid down certain rules and compliances for all the food business operators (FBO), that are needed to be followed for practising any type of food business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we will talk about the requirements that an entrepreneur has to fulfil before entering into this venture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3aa674b40c6\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Requirements_to_Start_a_Food_Business_in_India\" title=\"Requirements to Start a Food Business in India\">Requirements to Start a Food Business in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Incorporation\" title=\"Incorporation\">Incorporation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Licenses_to_Cover\" title=\"Licenses to Cover\">Licenses to Cover<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#FSSAI_License\" title=\"FSSAI License\">FSSAI License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Liquor_License\" title=\"Liquor License\">Liquor License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#HealthTrade_License\" title=\"Health\/Trade License\">Health\/Trade License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Shop_and_Establishment_Registration\" title=\"Shop and Establishment Registration \">Shop and Establishment Registration <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Signage_License\" title=\"Signage License\">Signage License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Trademark\" title=\"Trademark\">Trademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Goods_and_Service_Tax_GST_Registration\" title=\"Goods and Service Tax (GST) Registration\">Goods and Service Tax (GST) Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Miscellaneous_Regulations\" title=\"Miscellaneous Regulations\">Miscellaneous Regulations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Documents_that_are_required_to_obtain_the_above_licenses_to_start_a_food_business_in_India\" title=\"Documents that are required to obtain the above licenses to start a food\nbusiness in India \">Documents that are required to obtain the above licenses to start a food\nbusiness in India <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/things-to-remember-before-starting-a-food-business-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_to_Start_a_Food_Business_in_India\"><\/span>Requirements to Start a Food Business in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics.png\" alt=\"Requirements to Start a Food Business\" class=\"wp-image-116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics.png 1000w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/infographics-768x642.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Incorporation\"><\/span>Incorporation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first important step for a person who wants to enter into the food business is to look into the type of business he is going to register. He is needed to register the business either under a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/private-limited-company-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">Private Limited Company<\/a><\/strong>, LLP, a sole proprietor or a One Person Company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending upon the purpose and requirement, the business can be registered under any title. The cost of incorporation of LLP and One Person Company is less than the other types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important aspect to look into is the financial input to the business. It can be done either through banks, which is opting for a loan or through investment from your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Licenses_to_Cover\"><\/span>Licenses to Cover<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To start a food business, it is important for any person to\ncover the licensing. The following licenses must be covers: &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FSSAI_License\"><\/span>FSSAI License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India mandate any person who is in the food business to obtain the <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI License<\/strong><\/a>. The FSSAI registration is a regulatory authority in India. The license is needed to be obtained to assure the safety of food products to the consumers. It assures that the standard quality of food is being offered to the people and no malpractice is being conducted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Liquor_License\"><\/span>Liquor License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If any person engaged in the food business is dealing with alcohol, it is necessary for him to obtain a Liquor License to operate in that sector. Liquor License is mandatory as it prevents any illegal selling of liquor to the consumers without obtaining the license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HealthTrade_License\"><\/span>Health\/Trade License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Health\/Trade license is given by the municipal authority to those who are engaged in the food business. The purpose of it is to focus over public welfare. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shop_and_Establishment_Registration\"><\/span>Shop and Establishment Registration <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the food business operators in accordance with the Shop and Establishment Act are required to obtain <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/shop-establishment-license\"><strong>Shop and Establishment registration<\/strong><\/a> to operate their business as a commercial marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signage_License\"><\/span>Signage License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is necessary for a food business operator to obtain\nsignage license to keep any board or sign in the shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trademark\"><\/span>Trademark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All the trademarks such a logo, brand name etc used by the food business operator has to registered under the Indian <strong>Trademarks Act, 1999<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/handle\/123456789\/1993?locale=en\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> to prevent the misuse of the mark or infringement by any person and to maintain the goodwill in the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goods_and_Service_Tax_GST_Registration\"><\/span>Goods and Service Tax (GST) Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All businesses are required to obtain <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/gst-registration\" class=\"text-primary\">GST registration<\/a><\/strong> to start business activities for taxation purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miscellaneous_Regulations\"><\/span>Miscellaneous Regulations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Other regulations needed to be followed are: &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Lift clearance<\/li><li>Fire department NOC<\/li><li>Environment clearance certificate<\/li><li>Music license<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_that_are_required_to_obtain_the_above_licenses_to_start_a_food_business_in_India\"><\/span>Documents that are required to obtain the above licenses to start a food\nbusiness in India <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Aadhar Card<\/li><li>Pan Card<\/li><li>Id proof of partners <\/li><li>Details of employees<\/li><li>Partnership Deed<\/li><li>Passport size photo<\/li><li>Water and power bill<\/li><li>NOC from the landlord<\/li><li>Layout and site plan <\/li><li>Medical certificate<\/li><li>Proof of property tax<\/li><li>Affidavit<\/li><li>List of food category<\/li><li>Proof of lease deed<\/li><li>Digital Signature<\/li><li>Latest bank statement<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/trade-license\" class=\"text-primary\">Trade license<\/a><\/strong> from the local authority<\/li><li>Food analysis report<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting a food business in India requires a lot of input and planning at the end of the entrepreneur. A set of guidelines are needed to be followed for a smooth operation. Not only it helps the owner of the food business to build a reputation in the market, but it also helps to assure that the food products that are being offered are safe and has a good standard of quality. The consumers can trust the products and services that are being offered by the FBO\u2019s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The responsibility to provide safe and hygienic food is an essential practice that has to be undertaken in any part of this sector. In order to start a business, all the necessary licenses are needed to be obtained without which a person cannot engage into the food business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Also, Read:<\/b> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/is-it-possible-to-copyright-artwork-in-india\/\">Is it possible to Copyright Artwork in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starting a food business in India is not as simple as it seems to be. A lot of detailed things are required to do like an investment, planning set up, incorporation, obtaining license, paperwork and more. It can be very thrilling for any business owner starting a food business in India. 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