FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is an autonomous body which works under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government Of India. FSSAI Registration or License is responsible for protecting and promoting public health through the regulation and supervision of food safety. In this article, we have discussed about the FSSAI registration / License process for Food service providers like hotels, restaurants, Bars, Canteens, dhabas, caterers etc.
FSSAI registration: FSSAI registration is a 14-digit registration Number or a Food license number which must be printed on food packages or Displayed in Premises. This 14 digit FSSAI license number gives data about the producer’s permit or enrollment subtle elements, and the assembling state.
Food service providers includes different service providers dealing in Food business they are as under:
An individual or establishment involved in distribution of packed meals (usually packed lunch) from food service establishments such as home based caterer or restaurants to customers.
A stand/booth/compartment/small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale of freshly prepared or packaged food for consumption. This structure maybe temporary or permanent (fixed).
A stand / booth / compartment / small covered area being used for preparation and /or sale or distribution of freshly prepared or packaged food being offered as Prasad in a religious institution.
Selling packaged or freshly prepared food by travelling (usually on foot or movable carts) from one location to other
Temporary or fixed stall or food premise involved in preparation, storage, distribution and sale of food products that can be served as a snacks/ tea/coffee and similar variants.
Food Service Establishment involved in preparation and serving of food for the consumption of a group of individuals working or visiting central government agencies.
Food Service Establishment involved in preparation and serving of food for the consumption of a group of individuals working or visiting offices at airports/seaports.
Food Service Establishment involved in preparation and serving of food for consumption of a group of individuals working or visiting offices of railways.
Canteens serving food under mid day meal scheme.
Criteria for getting FSSAI registration for Food Service Operators |
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Turnover Capacity / Categories |
FSSAI Central License |
FSSAI State License |
FSSAI Basic License |
Hotels |
Five Star and Above |
Three Star and Four Star, One Star, Two Star or Hotel without Star Rating by Ministry of Tourism (HRACC) |
Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum |
Restaurant and Bars |
Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum |
Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum |
Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum |
Club/Canteen |
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Turnover More than Rs 12 Lacs per annum |
Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum |
Caterer |
Turnover more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum |
Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum |
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Food Vending Agencies |
More than 100 Vending Machines and/or located in two or more States/UTs |
Upto 100 Vending Machines in only one State/UT |
Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum or Upto 12 Vending Machines in only one State/UT |
Dhaba |
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Turnover more than Rs. 12 Lacs per annum |
Turnover upto Rs 12 Lacs per annum |
Boarding houses serving food |
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Banquet halls with food catering arrangements |
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Home Based Canteens/ Dabba Wallas |
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Permanent/ Temporary stall Holder |
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Food stalls/ Arrangements in religious gatherings/ fairs etc |
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Departmental Canteens at the premises of Central Govt. Institutions |
Turnover More than / up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum |
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Food Catering/ Canteen Services at railways |
Turnover More than / up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum |
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Mid day Meal Caterer |
Turnover More than Rs 20 Crores per annum |
Turnover upto Rs. 20 Crores per annum |
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Mid Day Meal Canteen |
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Turnover More than Rs 12 Lacs per annum |
Turnover upto Rs. 12 Lacs per annum |
To get your FSSAI Registration now with Ebizfiling Call on +919643203209 or mail on Info@ebizfiling.com.
Refer: The complete list of Documents required for FSSAI registration / License for Food Service Operators.
After filling up the form and attaching the applicant of the documents will move on the payment page where he has to make the payment for the application which will be as per the fees per year.
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