FSSAI / Food Registration Services in Moradabad

Any entrepreneur who wants to start a business in the food sector, be it food processing or food manufacturing, packaging or distributing, has to register with Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI).

FSSAI monitors these businesses under the guidelines and regulations listed in FSSAI Act.

There are three types of FSSAI license:

• Local Registration: This is the primary kind of food license and it is issued for: Businesses that are small in turnover – 12 Lakh INR approximately.

Some examples are: Tea shops, canteens, food processors and small warehouses ideally require this license.

• State Level Registration: Organizations that have a profit greater than 12 lakhs and less than 20 Crores INR require the State License.

Some examples are: Dairies with a capacity of over 50,000 litres/day.

• Central Registration: The Central Registration is for bigger businesses. It is issued to Companies that supply food to government offices and departments.
  • Trades that have a turnover of over Rs. 20 Crores.
  • Food import and export commerce 

Benefits of Acquiring FSSAI License:

• Consumer Awareness
• Legal Advantage
• Brand Value for business
• Helps in exporting food products to other countries 

FSSAI license validity:

FSSAI license rules are hard and fast. FSSAI licenses issued to food businesses are valid for a period of 1 to 5 years. It is mandatory to apply for license renewal 30 days before the expiry of the existing license. Non-renewal of licenses can fetch a fine of Rs.100 per day until the renewal is done. Any lapse in renewal within the stipulated date can result in the old license becoming defunct and businesses will have to apply for a fresh license.

External Links:

• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India