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
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