{"id":10956,"date":"2020-06-09T12:11:48","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T06:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/?p=10956"},"modified":"2020-06-23T17:55:50","modified_gmt":"2020-06-23T12:25:50","slug":"kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Kerala FSSAI Registration and License: Eligibility, Process and Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The food sector in India has become one of the most profitable and in-demand businesses. More food businesses are popping up across the country due to the rise in demand for quality food products and services. The increase in online food delivery marketplaces has also led to more people ordering food from the comforts of their homes or offices. Similarly, more people have started to dine out, leading to more <strong>fine-dining restaurants, food trucks, bars, lounges and caf\u00e9s to launch<\/strong>. The number of small-sized, catering businesses and even home-based food production units have also increased owing to the high profits and low operational costs in the food sector. All these different kinds of food businesses may provide various kinds of food products or services, still, they are governed by a single Authority and require a food license to operate legally in India. This guide is dedicated to simplify the process of <strong>Kerala FSSAI registration<\/strong> and <strong>license for food businesses in Kerala<\/strong>.<\/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-6a54fe1b5d6f2\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Advantages_of_FSSAI_License_and_Registration\" title=\"Advantages of FSSAI License and Registration\">Advantages of FSSAI License and Registration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Types_of_Kerala_FSSAI_Registration_and_Licenses\" title=\"Types of Kerala FSSAI Registration and Licenses\">Types of Kerala FSSAI Registration and Licenses<\/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\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Basic_FSSAI_Registration\" title=\"Basic FSSAI Registration\">Basic FSSAI Registration<\/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\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Kerala_FSSAI_State_License\" title=\"Kerala FSSAI State License\">Kerala FSSAI State 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\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Kerala_FSSAI_Central_License\" title=\"Kerala FSSAI Central License\">Kerala FSSAI Central License<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Kerala_FSSAI_License_and_Registration_Requirements\" title=\"Kerala FSSAI License and Registration Requirements\">Kerala FSSAI License and Registration Requirements<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Kerala_FSSAI_License_and_Registration_Process\" title=\"Kerala FSSAI License and Registration Process\">Kerala FSSAI License and Registration Process<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Filing_of_Application\" title=\"Filing of Application\">Filing of Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Kerala_FSSAI_LicenseRegistration_Fees\" title=\"Kerala FSSAI License\/Registration Fees\">Kerala FSSAI License\/Registration Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Verification_by_FSSAI\" title=\"Verification by FSSAI\">Verification by FSSAI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Rejection_of_Application\" title=\"Rejection of Application\">Rejection of Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Grant_of_Kerala_FSSAI_License_or_Registration\" title=\"Grant of Kerala FSSAI License or Registration\">Grant of Kerala FSSAI License or Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Validity_of_Kerala_FSSAI_License\" title=\"Validity of Kerala FSSAI License \">Validity of Kerala FSSAI License <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Renewal_of_FSSAI_License_and_Registration\" title=\"Renewal of FSSAI License and Registration\">Renewal of FSSAI License and Registration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Documents_Needed_for_Basic_Kerala_FSSAI_Certification\" title=\"Documents Needed for Basic Kerala FSSAI Certification\">Documents Needed for Basic Kerala FSSAI Certification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Documents_Required_for_Central_Kerala_FSSAI_License\" title=\"Documents Required for Central Kerala FSSAI License\">Documents Required for Central Kerala FSSAI License<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Documents_Needed_for_Kerala_FSSAI_State_license_from_Kerala_Government\" title=\"Documents Needed for Kerala FSSAI State license from Kerala Government\">Documents Needed for Kerala FSSAI State license from Kerala Government<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/kerala-fssai-registration-and-license-eligibility-process-requirements\/#Penalty_for_Non-Compliance_with_FSSAI_Requirements\" title=\"Penalty for Non-Compliance with FSSAI Requirements\">Penalty for Non-Compliance with FSSAI Requirements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meaning_of_FSSAI\"><\/span>Meaning of FSSAI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FSSAI is the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/foodlicensing.fssai.gov.in\/index.aspx\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>, a government organisation which was established to regulate and supervise all the food businesses in India. The FSSAI operates under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of the Government of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Authority came into existence after the enactment of <strong>Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006<\/strong>. The <strong>FSS Act<\/strong> consolidated different laws that existed earlier to regulate food safety and standards in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main aim of FSSAI is to ensure that all food businesses that operate in India meet the product safety and quality standards for the consumption of the general public. <strong>FSSAI Authority<\/strong> also ensures that no food business is involved in any form of adulteration and sale of any <strong>sub-standard or unsafe food products<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>enactment of the FSS Act<\/strong>, all entities that wish to run a food business in India are now liable to mandatorily <strong>obtain a food license from the FSSAI<\/strong>. The Authority has been granted the power of registering businesses and licensing them to operate as Food Business Operators (FBO) in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Advantages_of_FSSAI_License_and_Registration\"><\/span>Advantages of FSSAI License and Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong> issued by the <strong>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India acts<\/strong> as a sanction to a business to operate as any of the following food businesses in India:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Dhabha, restaurant, canteen, club, lounge, caf\u00e9, bakery, etc.<\/li><li>Hawker, food truck or food kiosk.<\/li><li>Businesses involved in storage, processing, wholesale, retail, distribution, marketing, transport or supply of food products.<\/li><li>Dairy units and milk-chilling units which can handle or process more than 50 thousand litres of liquid milk per day or 2500 MT of milk solid in a year.<\/li><li><strong>Vegetable oil processing units<\/strong> and units that <strong>produce vegetable oil<\/strong> by solvent extraction and refineries like oil expeller unit which have an installed capacity of more than <strong>2 MT per day<\/strong>.<\/li><li>All slaughterhouses equipped to slaughter more than 50 large animals; more than <strong>150 small animals<\/strong> such sheep and goats; or more than <strong>1000 poultry birds in a day<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Meat processing units which can handle or process more than 500 kg of meat in a day or 150 MT in a year.<\/li><li>Food processing units and <strong>re-labellers and re-packers<\/strong> having installed capacity more than <strong>2 MT per day<\/strong> except for grains, cereals and pulses milling units.<\/li><li>100% <strong>Export Oriented Units<\/strong>.<\/li><li>All <strong>Importers importing food items<\/strong> for commercial use.<\/li><li>Retail chains operating in 3 or more states.<\/li><li>Food catering services in establishments and units under Central government agencies like Railways, Air and airport, Seaport, Defence, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A business which receives the <strong>FSSAI license<\/strong> to operate as an FBO is also eligible to avail numerous government benefits and schemes. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-license\">Obtaining FSSAI license<\/a><\/strong> also comes with the following advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use\nof FSSAI Logo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A business that obtains the FSSAI license and registration can also use the <strong>FSSAI logo<\/strong> on its <strong>packaging and labelling<\/strong>, menu cards, pamphlets, billboards and media advertisements. This grants the business a mark of approval and assurance to the consumers that the <strong>food products<\/strong> are safe to consume. Nowadays, consumers are more aware of their rights and safety and prefer to buy their food products from businesses which have the <strong>food license from FSSAI to operate in India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Goodwill\nand Trust<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With consumers becoming more alert and educated about <strong>food safety and quality<\/strong>, it has become important for food businesses to <strong>get the certification<\/strong> from FSSAI. Changes in dietary needs and lifestyles have also made it important for food businesses to <strong>gain trust and goodwill<\/strong> of the public by marking their products as FSSAI-approved. Also, <strong>food products and packages<\/strong> having a <strong>FSSAI license logo<\/strong> can give the business a market advantage over its competitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Legal\nProtection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many businesses try to avoid getting a food license thinking the process to be an additional expense for the business. However, food business may find itself in a legal conflict with a vendor, partner or customer over its operational processes. This makes it important for a business to obtain <strong>FSSAI license to get legal approval for its operations<\/strong>. The costs associated with non-compliance with the <strong>FSS Act<\/strong> and any legal dispute in a court would definitely turn out to be more than the costs associated with FSSAI license and registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_Kerala_FSSAI_Registration_and_Licenses\"><\/span>Types of Kerala FSSAI Registration and Licenses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the <strong>Food Safety and Standards Regulation, 2011<\/strong>, all food business operator or FBOs that wish to operate in India must obtain FSSAI registration or license. Therefore, any <strong>food business in Kerala<\/strong> must also compulsorily <strong>obtain Kerala FSSAI license<\/strong> to manufacture, store, transport, distribute or sell any food product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kerala FSSAI registration<\/strong> or <strong>license<\/strong> is <strong>categorised into 3 kinds<\/strong> of food license based on the turnover, activities, and nature of the business. The criterion to obtain any of the three licenses also depends upon the production capacity, including businesses like processing units, slaughtering units and meat processing units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"579\" height=\"336\" src=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-1.png\" alt=\"Kerala FSSAI License\" class=\"wp-image-10957\" srcset=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-1.png 579w, https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/image-1-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 579px) 100vw, 579px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basic_FSSAI_Registration\"><\/span>Basic FSSAI Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Basic FSSAI Registration must be obtained by food operators such as food manufacturers, storage units, transporters, retailers, marketers and distributors. In <strong>Kerala<\/strong>, FSSAI Registration must be obtained from the Kerala State Government. Any Food Business Operator with an annual turnover of up to INR 12 lakh must obtain a <strong>basic Kerala FSSAI registration<\/strong> if it plans to operate within the state at a small level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_FSSAI_State_License\"><\/span>Kerala FSSAI State License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kerala <strong>FSSAI State License<\/strong> must be obtained by small to medium-sized food business operators such as storage units, transporters, wholesalers, packers, labellers, retailers, marketers, distributors, etc. The <strong>Kerala FSSAI State License<\/strong> can be obtained from the Office of Commissioner of Food Safety in Kerala. The <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-state-license\"><strong>state FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a> allows the business to operate only within one state, and with Kerala FSSAI license, the business can only operate in the state of Kerala. A state license can be obtained by any business which has an annual turnover of more than <strong>INR 12 lakhs<\/strong> but less than <strong>INR 20 crores<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_FSSAI_Central_License\"><\/span>Kerala FSSAI Central License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kerala FSSAI Central License<\/strong> must be obtained by food business operators including importers, <strong>100% export-oriented units<\/strong>, <strong>large-scale manufacturers<\/strong>, food business operators in government agencies, airports, seaports, etc. A business also needs a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-central-license\"><\/a><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-central-license\"><strong>central FSSAI license<\/strong> <\/a>if it plans to operate in more than one state. The Central FSSAI license is issued by the Central FSSAI Authority from its head office. Any food business with an annual turnover of more than <strong>INR 20 crore<\/strong> must obtain a central FSSAI license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_FSSAI_License_and_Registration_Requirements\"><\/span>Kerala FSSAI License and Registration Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every food business that wishes to operate in the state of Kerala must obtain <strong>Kerala FSSAI License<\/strong> or Registration as per the above-mentioned categories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_FSSAI_License_and_Registration_Process\"><\/span>Kerala FSSAI License and Registration Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nprocess and requirements involved in the FSSAI license or registration process\nare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Filing_of_Application\"><\/span>Filing of Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Any applicant that wishes to <strong>obtain Kerala FSSAI license or registration<\/strong> must file an application with the FSSAI authority at the State or Central l<strong>evel as per their eligibility<\/strong>. The application must be filed along with the requisite documents and along with the provided fees. Once the <strong>application is received<\/strong>, a <strong>unique application<\/strong> reference number is allotted to the applicant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kerala_FSSAI_LicenseRegistration_Fees\"><\/span>Kerala FSSAI License\/Registration Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The following fees must be paid along with the <strong>Kerala FSSAI registration<\/strong> or license application: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>If the production is more than 1MT per day: <strong>INR 5000<\/strong><\/li><li>If the production is less than 1MT per day: <strong>INR 3000<\/strong><\/li><li>If the production is 501 to 10,000 LPD of milk in a year: <strong>INR 3000<\/strong><\/li><li>If the production is 10.001 to 50,000 LPD of milk in a year: <strong>INR 5000<\/strong><\/li><li>If the FBO is a hotel having up to 4 Stars: <strong>INR 5000<\/strong><\/li><li>All other kinds of Food Business Operators: <strong>INR 2000<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verification_by_FSSAI\"><\/span>Verification by FSSAI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>FSSAI performs a detailed verification<\/strong> of the documents provided by the applicant as well as the place where the food business operator plans to undertake their activities. Upon complete assessment and verification, the FSSAI Registering Authority grants the <strong>Kerala FSSAI License<\/strong> or registration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rejection_of_Application\"><\/span>Rejection of Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If the Authority rejects the application, it informs the <strong>applicant within 7 days from receiving the application<\/strong>, along with the reason for such rejection. The same is notified to the <strong>applicant in writing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grant_of_Kerala_FSSAI_License_or_Registration\"><\/span>Grant of Kerala FSSAI License or Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>When the application is accepted, the <strong>Authority grants a registration<\/strong> certificate to the application, which <strong>contains a 14-digit license number<\/strong>. The number must be displayed by the business at its registered place of business. The business must also <strong>print this 14-digit FSSAI number<\/strong> on the <strong>packages and labels<\/strong> of its food products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_of_Kerala_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>Validity of Kerala FSSAI License <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Kerala FSSAI License<\/strong> is valid for a <strong>period of 1 to 5 years<\/strong>. The food business operator has the option to choose the number of years they wish to hold the license. The <strong>FSSAI license is also subject to renewal<\/strong> after the expiry of this period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewal_of_FSSAI_License_and_Registration\"><\/span>Renewal of FSSAI License and Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI license or registration can be renewed within 30 days before the expiry. In case the <a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/fssai-license-renewal\"><strong>FSSAI license renewal<\/strong><\/a> application is not filed within these 30 days, a <strong>penalty of INR 100 per day<\/strong> is applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Needed_for_Basic_Kerala_FSSAI_Certification\"><\/span>Documents Needed for Basic Kerala FSSAI Certification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following documents are required to <strong>obtain basic Kerala FSSAI certificate<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>FSSAI registration <strong>Form B<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Photographs<\/strong> of the applicant.<\/li><li><strong>Address Proof<\/strong> such as ownership documents or rental documents of the business premises.<\/li><li><strong>Certificate of Incorporate<\/strong>, LLP Agreement or Partnership Deed.<\/li><li>List of food products in which the applicant will deal.<\/li><li>The <strong>applicant\u2019s management plan<\/strong> regarding the food safety and security.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Required_for_Central_Kerala_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>Documents Required for Central Kerala FSSAI License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The following documents must be attached with a <strong>Kerala FSSAI Central License application<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>FSSAI registration <strong>Form B<\/strong><\/li><li>Layout of the <strong>architecture<\/strong> of the processing unit clearly showing the dimensions and allocation of <strong>operational areas<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Information of all members like <strong>Proprietor<\/strong>, <strong>Partner<\/strong>, <strong>Directors<\/strong> such as their <strong>name<\/strong>, <strong>address<\/strong>, <strong>contact details<\/strong>, <strong>photo ID<\/strong> etc.<\/li><li>List of plant and machinery that would be used including the number and capacity of each plant and machinery.<\/li><li>List of food products.<\/li><li>Authority letter to nominate the authorised person of the applicant.<\/li><li>Sources of raw materials.<\/li><li><strong>100% EOU certificate<\/strong> from the Ministry of Commerce.<\/li><li>No <strong>objection certificate\/PA issued by FSSAI<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Document with IE code provided by DGFT.<\/li><li><strong>Form IX<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Ministry of Tourism Certificate<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Proof of ownership<\/strong> or premises or rental agreement.<\/li><li>Incorporation Certificate, <strong>LLP Agreement<\/strong> or <strong>Partnership Deed<\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Affidavit<\/strong> in the <strong>case of Sole Proprietorship<\/strong>.<\/li><li>No <strong>Objection Certificate<\/strong> from the product manufacturer.<\/li><li>Management plan laying down the details of food safety.<\/li><li><strong>NOC from municipal<\/strong> and local bodies<\/li><li>Proof of transportation.<\/li><li><strong>Declaration form<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Documents_Needed_for_Kerala_FSSAI_State_license_from_Kerala_Government\"><\/span>Documents Needed for Kerala FSSAI State license from Kerala Government<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing documents are needed to obtain the state FSSAI license in Kerala:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Registration Form B<\/strong><\/li><li>Architectural layout of the processing unit.<\/li><li>Information of all members <strong>like Proprietor<\/strong>, <strong>Partner<\/strong>, Directors such as their <strong>name, address, contact details, photo ID etc<\/strong>.<\/li><li>List of plant and machinery that would be used including the number and capacity of each plant and machinery.<\/li><li>List of <strong>food products<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Authority letter to nominate the authorised person of the applicant.<\/li><li>Water analysis report.<\/li><li>Address proof such as ownership documents or rental agreement.<\/li><li><strong>Incorporation Certificate<\/strong>, <strong>LLP Agreement<\/strong> or <strong>Partnership Deed<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Affidavit in the case of Sole Proprietorship.<\/li><li><strong>No Objection Certificate from<\/strong> the product manufacturer.<\/li><li>Management plan laying down the details of food safety.<\/li><li><strong>NOC from municipal<\/strong> and local bodies<\/li><li>Certificate\u2019s copy obtained under COOP Act.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalty_for_Non-Compliance_with_FSSAI_Requirements\"><\/span>Penalty for Non-Compliance with FSSAI Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If any food business operator that has obtained the <strong>Kerala FSSAI license<\/strong> or Central FSSAI license, it would be held liable of <strong>violation of the FSS Act<\/strong>, 2006. The business would suffer the <strong>penal consequences of such non-compliance in the form<\/strong> of <em>heavy penalties<\/em> and even the cancellation of FSSAI license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a <em>food business is unable to meet the requirements laid down under the FSSAI laws and regulations<\/em>, an improvement notice under Section 32 of the FSS Act 2006 may be issued. The following monetary penalties may be levied against a food business that <strong>fails to adhere to the FSSAI regulations<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>When the food quality is not in compliance with the FSS Act: <strong>INR 2 Lakh<\/strong><\/li><li>When the business is providing sub-standard food: <strong>INR 5 Lakh<\/strong><\/li><li>When the business is dealing with unbranded food items: <strong>INR 3 Lakh<\/strong><\/li><li>When the business is found to mislead consumers with false advertisements: <strong>INR 10 Lakh<\/strong><\/li><li>When the business is dealing with extraneous food items: <strong>INR 1 Lakh<\/strong><\/li><li>When the business has failed to adhere to the FSSAI Officer\u2019s instructions: <strong>INR 2 Lakh<\/strong><\/li><li>When the business is operating in unhygienic manufacturing conditions: <strong>INR 1 Lakh<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>process of Kerala FSSAI license<\/strong> and registration, and post-registration compliance requirements may become a daunting task for a business if all the processes are managed alone by the business without assistance. Swarit Advisors has a<strong> team of FSSAI experts<\/strong> who can help you with your Kerala FSSAI license and registration, or <strong>FSSAI certification<\/strong> anywhere in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/swaritadvisors.com\/learning\/what-importance-does-fssai-hold-and-how-to-go-about-its-registration\/\">What Importance does FSSAI hold and how to go about its Registration?\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The food sector in India has become one of the most profitable and in-demand businesses. More food businesses are popping up across the country due to the rise in demand for quality food products and services. 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