{"id":2180,"date":"2021-02-11T06:49:03","date_gmt":"2021-02-11T06:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/?p=2180"},"modified":"2021-02-11T06:49:06","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T06:49:06","slug":"fssai-license-for-small-businesses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/fssai-license-for-small-businesses\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Mandatory for Small Businesses to have FSSAI License?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Yes,\nit is mandatory to obtain FSSAI License for small businesses in India who are\ninvolved in manufacturing or selling food products. FSSAI is an organization\nthat supervises and controlled food businesses in India. There are three\ndifferent types of FSSAI Registration in India: basic <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-license\" class=\"text-primary\">FSSAI Registration<\/a><\/strong>,\nthe second is the State FSSAI Registration, and the last one is Central FSSAI\nRegistration. Where all the small food businesses in India have to acquire\nBasic FASSIC Registration because for this registration, the annual turnover of\na food business should be not more than Rs. 12 lakhs. So, every FBO or Food\nBusiness Operator in India involved in processing, manufacturing, and\ndistribution must mandatorily obtain Basic FASSI Registration or FSSAI License\nfor small businesses in India. Scroll down to check more information regarding\nFSSAI License for small businesses in India.<\/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-6a54f0a8e97a9\" 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\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a54f0a8e97a9\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/fssai-license-for-small-businesses\/#Benefits_of_Basic_FSSAI_LicenseRegistration_in_India\" title=\"Benefits of Basic FSSAI License\/Registration in India\">Benefits of Basic FSSAI License\/Registration 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\/fssai-license-for-small-businesses\/#What_are_the_Requirements_of_FSSAI_License_for_Small_Businesses_in_India\" title=\"What are the Requirements of FSSAI License for Small\nBusinesses in India?\">What are the Requirements of FSSAI License for Small\nBusinesses in India?<\/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\/fssai-license-for-small-businesses\/#Vital_Documents_Required_for_Basic_FSSAI_License_for_Small_Businesses_in_India\" title=\"Vital Documents Required for Basic FSSAI License for Small\nBusinesses in India\">Vital Documents Required for Basic FSSAI License for Small\nBusinesses in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/fssai-license-for-small-businesses\/#Procedure_for_Basic_FSSAI_Registration_or_License_in_India\" title=\"Procedure for Basic FSSAI Registration or License in India\">Procedure for Basic FSSAI Registration or License in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/fssai-license-for-small-businesses\/#Renewal_of_FSSAI_License_in_India\" title=\"Renewal of FSSAI License in India\">Renewal of FSSAI License in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/fssai-license-for-small-businesses\/#What_are_the_Consequences_of_Non_%E2%80%93_Compliance\" title=\"What are the Consequences of Non &#8211; Compliance?\">What are the Consequences of Non &#8211; Compliance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/fssai-license-for-small-businesses\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_Basic_FSSAI_LicenseRegistration_in_India\"><\/span>Benefits of Basic FSSAI License\/Registration in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some benefits of FSSAI license for small businesses in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>This License provides food safety and security.<\/li><li>Consumer Awareness.<\/li><li>Legal benefits.<\/li><li>Build consideration.<\/li><li>With the help of this License, you can spread your food business across the globe in the future.<\/li><li>Imported food can be manufactured and regulated.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/fssai-license-for-energy-drinks-in-india\/\">How to get FSSAI License for Energy Drinks in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Requirements_of_FSSAI_License_for_Small_Businesses_in_India\"><\/span>What are the Requirements of FSSAI License for Small\nBusinesses in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI\nRegistration is a basic license, and it is needed for all the food business\noperator involved in the small business. This group of food business covers the\nfollowing points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Any food business operator in\nIndia with a turnover of not more than Rs. 12 lakh per annum.<\/li><li>Small retailer dealing in food\nproducts.<\/li><li>Small industries dealing in the\nfood business and the following:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Food production capacity up to\n100 kg\/litre per day.<\/li><li>Handling and collection of milk\nup to 500 litres per day.<\/li><li>Slaughtering capacity up to two\nlarge animals\/50 poultry birds\/10 small animals per day or may be less.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Any individual who\nsells\/manufactures any food products by himself.<\/li><li>Sale of food is made by the temporary\nstallholder.<\/li><li>Any person who distributes food\nin any social gathering except a caterer.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vital_Documents_Required_for_Basic_FSSAI_License_for_Small_Businesses_in_India\"><\/span>Vital Documents Required for Basic FSSAI License for Small\nBusinesses in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nare some vital documents required for Basic FSSAI License for Small Businesses\nin India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Submit the latest passport-sized photographs of the food business operator.<\/li><li>Submit any identity proof of the FBO such as PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Ration Card, Driving License, Senior Citizen Card, Voter\u2019s ID card, Ration Card, etc.<\/li><li>A detailed list of products planned.<\/li><li>Duly signed and completed Form-B.<\/li><li>COI (<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Certificate_of_incorporation\">Certificate of Incorporation<\/a>) \/ Memorandum of Association (MOA) \/ Partnership Deed \/ Articles of Association (AOA).<\/li><li>Premises proof such as Rental Agreement, etc.<\/li><li>Form IX.<\/li><li>List of all the directors and partners.<\/li><li>Sources of raw materials.<\/li><li>The layout of Food Safety Management System.<\/li><li>Water Test Reports.<\/li><li>List of equipment.<\/li><li>Submit any supporting documents such as NOC or No Objection Certificate by Panchayat, Health NOC.<\/li><li><strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/iec-registration\">IEC Code<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Procedure_for_Basic_FSSAI_Registration_or_License_in_India\"><\/span>Procedure for Basic FSSAI Registration or License in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Following\nis the step by step process of Basic FSSAI License for small businesses in\nIndia:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The Basic FSSAI Registration is\nonly for small food business operators in India. They can register by\nthemselves with the RA or Registering Authority by submitting an application\nfor the purpose of registration and a fee of Rs. 100\/-.<\/li><li>Application Form-A has to be\nfiled with Rs. 100\/- fee.<\/li><li>Once you submit the application\nform along with the fee, you will get a unique ARN (Application Reference\nNumber).<\/li><li>After receiving ARN, the\nRegistering Authority may accept or reject the registration. The reasons are\nrecorded in writing within seven days of application receipt registered by the\nfood business operator.<\/li><li>If the proposal for\nregistration gets approved, the food business operation can start their food\nbusiness.<\/li><li>If required, the Registering\nAuthority will issue a notice regarding an inspection.<\/li><li>The inspection will be\nconducted within seven days.<\/li><li>If the inspection is approved,\nthen the inspection will be completed within thirty days.<\/li><li>Once the registration process\nis over, then it can be taken forward, and the food business operator may begin\nthe operations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewal_of_FSSAI_License_in_India\"><\/span>Renewal of FSSAI License in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nIndia, the FSSAI License for small businesses is compulsory to begin the food\nbusiness; similarly, it is also compulsory to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-license-renewal\" class=\"text-primary\">FSSAI\nLicense Renewal<\/a><\/strong> for small businesses in India. This License is\ndelivered for a validity of one to five years, so the food business must apply\nfor the renewal before thirty days to expire the current food license. FSSAI\nhas introduced an online application known as Food Licensing and Registration\nSystem (FLRS), so food businesses in India can apply online for the License. This\nsystem is applied in five different regional offices in India for the issuance\nof licenses, and they are<strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Chennai.<\/li><li>Kolkata.<\/li><li>New Delhi.<\/li><li>Guwahati.<\/li><li>Mumbai and Kerala.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Consequences_of_Non_%E2%80%93_Compliance\"><\/span>What are the Consequences of Non &#8211; Compliance?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any\nregistered individual under the FSSAI has to follow all the rules and\nregulations prescribed under the FSS Act, 2006. Food Safety Office is normally\nconducting an inspection and recognizes the level of compliance with the\nregulations. Based on the level of compliance, the Food Safety Officer marks it\nas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Compliance (C).<\/li><li>Partial Compliance (PC).<\/li><li>Non-compliance (NC).<\/li><li>Not Applicable (NA).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Based\non these, the office may issue an improvement notice wherever needed as per\nSection 32 of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. In case the food\nbusiness operator fails to comply with the notice, then the office may cancel\nhis or her License. Any operator in India aggrieved by the notice then he or\nshe can appeal to the State Commissioner of Food Safety and the decision can be\nchallenged through appealing to the Food Safety High Court.<\/p>\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>If you have a small food business, then fulfil the conditions mentioned above required to run such a food business. For every food business operator, it is essential to obtain FSSAI license for small businesses, and you will be benefited in the future as it leads to business expansion. Therefore get your License today itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also, Read:<\/strong> <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/blog\/food-license-for-schools-and-colleges-canteen\/\">Is it Mandatory to take Food License for Schools and Colleges Canteen?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes, it is mandatory to obtain FSSAI License for small businesses in India who are involved in manufacturing or selling food products. FSSAI is an organization that supervises and controlled food businesses in India. 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