FSSAI/Food License - Basic - Suretax Fincare

Overview

✔ The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is a statutory body established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006
✔ FSSAI is responsible for setting food safety and standards in India and ensuring that food is safe, hygienic and of quality.
✔ FSSAI Basic Registration is a mandatory process for small food businesses with an annual turnover of up to INR 12 lakhs.
✔ The registration is valid for five years and must be renewed before it expires

Frequently Asked Question

To determine the applicability criteria and food business category for your food business, you should review the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, assess the nature and scale of your food business operations, Therefore, it's highly recommended to consult our professional experts at Sure Tax Fincare, to ensure compliance with the regulations and laws..

According to the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011, all food businesses operating in India are required to obtain an FSSAI registration or license. This includes businesses engaged in the manufacture, processing, packaging, storage, transportation, and sale of food products.

Examples of food businesses that require an FSSAI registration or license include:
Restaurants, cafes, and food joints
Catering services
Food processing and packaging units
Bakeries and confectioneries
Dairy product manufacturers
Fruit and vegetable vendors
Importers and exporters of food products

Yes, pharmacies selling health supplements in India are required to obtain a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license. This license is mandatory for all food business operators, including those selling health supplements, to ensure the quality and safety of the food products being sold.

Yes, an exporter of food products, including health supplements, from India is required to have a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license. This license serves as a proof of compliance with the food safety regulations in India and is a mandatory requirement for all food business operators engaged in export activities.

An Improvement Notice is a legal document issued by a food safety enforcement officer, such as those from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), to a food business operator. It is issued when the officer finds that the food business is not in compliance with the food safety regulations set by the FSSAI.

Yes, an appeal can be filed against an Improvement Notice, suspension, or cancellation of a Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) license. The appeal process is specified in the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.

FSSAI license for food under Railways premises are issued by the Railways Designated Officers.

FSSAI license for food under Airport/Seaport premises are issued by APHO/PHO.

Yes, as per the provisions of FSSAI, a separate registration is required for each product category.

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