Description

FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. FSSAI is a body corporate in-charge of regulating the food articles and food businesses for good quality and safety of consumption along with secure food handling practices. FSSAI was established under the rules and regulations set by the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 under the supervision of the Government of India as well as the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. FSSAI endows food products for the consumption of the FSSAI Logo as well as giving the products and food businesses with a 14-digit Food License Number. To apply for this license food business owners have to go online on the FSSAI website, apply for the license/ registration and have to keep a check on the FSSAI application status as well. Functions Of FSSAI FSSAI was incorporated to promote food safety. For the purpose, it has set some standards for the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale and import of food items. All these standards have been examined and have the back-up of science. FSSAI was formulated with a concept to assure that the food item is adulteration-free and healthy to consume. FSSAI also fixes up the formulation and implementation of various safety standards for food, required when all processes, starting from manufacturing, production, transporting, packaging or re-packaging, shipping, retailing, etc. FSSAI, as approved by the Food Safety and Security Act of 2006, has to control and frame the system to monitor the FBO. It sets up the guidelines for examining food in India, and a standardized system to be obeyed by the laboratories. They are accessible in collecting and analyzing data linked to contamination and risks. Assist in spreading general awareness about safe food habits and nutrition over the general public. FSSAI Registration Forms FSSAI requires applications for Food License depends upon FORM A and FORM B. These forms filling will depend upon your annually turnover. They must be filled and submitted. FSSAI Registration Form A FSSAI Registration Form A- LegalRaasta The Fassi Registration Form A is required to be submitted and documented when Food Business Operator has an annual turnover within Rs.12 Lakh. FSSAI Registration Form B FSSAI Registration Form B In the case of State FSSAI LicenceForm B is recorded when the FBO’s turnover is within Rs. 20 crore. The place of selling activity is limited to the state as it were and is provided by the Government of state. In the case of Central FSSAI LicenseForm B is recorded when the FBO’s turnover is more than Rs. 20 crore. It is provided by the Central Government of India. How to Apply for FSSAI License? Applying for the FSSAI registration is a simple procedure and it involves the following steps- You have to apply for a registration/ license within a time frame of 30 days because the account will be disabled after 30 days Check for eligibility of the license/ registration you need to apply for based on your annual turnover Given below is a classification of the food license you’re eligible for based on the annual turnover of your business Annual Turnover Registration/License Up to ? 12 Lakhs Registration FORM A ?12 lakhs– ? 20 Crores State License FORM B Exceeding ? 20 Crores Central License FORM B Once, you have submitted the application, you will be provided a 17-Digit FSSAI Application Reference Number (ARN) for keeping a track of your FSSAI Application Status.