How to get FSSAI Registration?

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the primary law for the regulation of food products established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. It is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety. For alert and active customers, getting a license under FSSAI is a way of assuring them that they are getting a good quality product.

FSSAI Registration

FSSAI Registration is for food business, therefore every Food Business Operator (FBO) must obtain license/ registration. FSSAI provides an opportunity for FBOs to apply for Registration/Licensing through an online Registration/Licensing system.

This license acts as proof and permission for any place dealing in food to be a legal manufacturer and distributor of cooked and processed foods that are to be sold commercially to the masses. Holding a valid FSSAI License allows a business to enhance and improve their credibility. Therefore, All food restaurants and kitchens must apply for an FSSAI license registration to acquire an FSSAI license if they pass the FSSAI standards.

FSSAI Registration vs License

FSSAI issues three types of license based on the nature of the food business and turnover:

• Registration: For Turnover less than Rs 12 Lakh
• State License: For Turnover between Rs 12 Lakh to Rs 20 Crore
• Central License: For Turnover above Rs 20 Crore

Other criteria like the location of the business, the number of retail stores etc. is needed while evaluating the nature of license applicability.

So first, check your eligibility criteria; whether you are eligible for a State License, a Central License, or a Basic License.

Who is required to get FSSAI Registration?

Steps to apply for FSSAI Registration

FSSAI has launched a Food Safety Compliance System (FoSCoS) wef 1st June 2020 replacing the existing Food Licensing and Registration System. Users are now required to visit https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/ and login through the same user Id and password.

Here is the stepwise guide for registration:

Step 1: Go to the website https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/. Click on 'Apply for Registration Certificate on the home screen. The fee for registration is Rs. 100 per year.

Step 2: Enter Email-Id or Mobile Number and captcha code. After clicking on submit, a verification code (OTP) will be sent to the given Email-Id or Mobile Number. Enter the code and proceed.

Step 3: Select the State after reading the Note before proceeding.

Step 4: Read the Group Heads of Kind of Business. Click on Kind of Business under which the food business falls and click on the radio button under it to proceed further.

Step 5: Fill all the mandatory fields as shown in Form A.

Step 6: Upload the required documents, pay the application fee with available modes and submit the application.

Documents Required for FSSAI Registration

Documents required for Registration Certificate
1. Photo
2. Government issued Photo ID such as AADHAAR, PAN, Voter ID etc.
3. Proof of Address of Businesses activity (if address is other than as mentioned in Photo ID Card)

Step 7: After successfully completing the payment, a receipt will be generated with a 17-digit reference number which can be used for future reference.

How to track FSSAI registration application status?

You can track the status of your application using the reference number on https://foscos.fssai.gov.in/ .

This application can be accepted or it may be rejected by the department within 7 days from the date of receipt of an application and the rejection has to be intimated to the applicant in writing.

After successful registration, a 14- digit registration or license number is given. This number is printed on all the food packages. This 14 digit registration number gives details about the assembling state, producer’s permit.