FSSAI REGISTRATION & LICENSING

Food Business, Made Compliant.

Start, manage and grow your food business with the right FSSAI registration or license. SA Auditors & Tax Consultants provides professional assistance for FSSAI registration, licensing, documentation and compliance.

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FSSAI

Professional food safety registration and licensing support.

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Understanding FSSAI

What is FSSAI?

FSSAI stands for the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. It is the statutory authority responsible for regulating and supervising food safety in India.

The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 established a framework for ensuring that food available to consumers meets prescribed safety and quality standards.

Food Business Operators may need FSSAI registration or licensing depending on the nature and scale of their food business.

Why is it important?
FSSAI registration or licensing helps establish regulatory compliance and supports consumer confidence in your food business.
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FSSAI at a Glance

FSSAI plays an important role in regulating food businesses, food safety standards and compliance requirements in India.

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Food Safety

FSSAI establishes and monitors food safety standards to protect consumers and promote safe food practices.

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Registration

Eligible food businesses must obtain the appropriate registration or license before carrying out regulated food business activities.

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Food Businesses

Restaurants, manufacturers, traders, caterers, cloud kitchens, retailers and many other food businesses may come under FSSAI requirements.

Choose the Appropriate Category

Types of FSSAI Registration & License

The appropriate FSSAI category depends on the nature, scale, capacity and activities of the food business.

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Basic Registration

Generally applicable to petty or small food business operators meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions.

  • Small food businesses
  • Petty food operators
  • Small retailers
  • Small manufacturers
  • Local food businesses
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State License

Generally applicable to food businesses operating at a scale that falls within the State License eligibility criteria.

  • Restaurants
  • Food manufacturers
  • Food storage businesses
  • Distributors
  • Medium-scale food operators
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Central License

Applicable to specified food businesses and operators meeting Central License requirements under the applicable FSSAI regulations.

  • Large food businesses
  • Specified importers
  • Specified exporters
  • Certain large manufacturers
  • Specified food activities
Simple Process

FSSAI Registration Process

We assist you through the important stages of the registration and licensing process.

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Consultation

Understand your food business and applicable requirements.

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Documents

Collect and verify the required business documents.

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Application

Prepare and submit the application through the applicable FSSAI system.

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Verification

Respond to requirements, queries or verification if applicable.

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Certificate

Receive the applicable FSSAI registration or license.

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Documentation

Common Documents

The exact documents required may vary according to the nature of the business, license category and applicable requirements.

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Applicant / Business Details
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Identity & Address Proof
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Business Address Proof
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Photograph of Applicant
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Business Constitution Documents
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Food Business Details
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Additional Documents as Applicable
Every Food Business Matters

From Kitchen to Consumer

Whether you operate a restaurant, bakery, cloud kitchen, catering business or food manufacturing unit, proper compliance helps build a responsible food business.

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Why Work With Us

Professional FSSAI Assistance

Our team helps businesses understand the applicable registration, licensing and documentation requirements.

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Documentation Support

Assistance in preparing and organising documents required for the applicable FSSAI application.

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Application Guidance

Guidance throughout the application process and applicable registration or licensing requirements.

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Compliance Support

Support for ongoing compliance requirements associated with your food business.

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Business Focused

We understand that every food business has different activities and documentation requirements.

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Process Assistance

We help organise the process so that important application steps and documents are properly tracked.

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Ongoing Support

Assistance for applicable updates, renewals and related food compliance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

FSSAI Questions

Some common questions businesses ask before applying for FSSAI registration or licensing.

What is FSSAI registration? +

FSSAI registration is the regulatory registration applicable to eligible food business operators under the food safety framework in India.

Is FSSAI required for a food business? +

Food businesses covered by the applicable FSSAI regulations generally need the appropriate registration or license before conducting regulated food business activities.

What are the types of FSSAI licenses? +

The main categories are Basic Registration, State License and Central License. The applicable category depends on the business and relevant eligibility conditions.

Can a cloud kitchen obtain FSSAI registration? +

Yes. Cloud kitchens are food business operators and may require appropriate FSSAI registration or licensing depending on their business activities and applicable requirements.

Is FSSAI renewal required? +

FSSAI registrations and licenses are subject to validity and applicable renewal requirements. Businesses should monitor the validity period and applicable compliance obligations.

Can you help with FSSAI compliance? +

Yes. SA Auditors & Tax Consultants can assist with FSSAI registration, licensing, documentation and related compliance support.

Start Your Food Business With Confidence

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