Every food business must get itself registered with FSSAI by making an application along with all the requisite documents; the application becomes finalized after submission along with statutory fees.

Where the process for registration is very basic and requires fewer documents, on the other hand in order to obtain a license the details and documents required are more in comparison to the registration process.

Interfering with seized items Imprisonment- can extend up to six months, and Fine- up to two lakh rupees False information in any document known to be false or misleading Imprisonment- may extend to three months, and Fine- up to two lakh rupees Obstructing or impersonating a Food Safety Officer.

In this article, we will study the eligibility for obtaining a State FSSAI License and its process and requirement of documents.

List of Essential Documents: Latest photograph (Passport-sized) ID proof (voter ID/Aadhaar Card) PAN Card Address Proof (Mobile/ Electricity/Gas Bill) Copy of Rent Agreement and NOC (if rented) or Copy of Property papers (if owned) Details of Proprietor/Partners/Directors/Society Members  Partnership Deed/ MOA/AOA of the firm NOC from the manufacturer  NOC issued by Municipality or local body Certificate issued by DGFT Self-declaration regarding Food Safety Management System Nomination of a person (along with resolution by the board) Declaration form The FBOs must get their license renewed by filing all the required documents along with the fees within the specified time duration to avoid penalty, also they must comply with all other conditions as laid down by the law to ensure proper food safety standards.

Sign in or create a login to the online portal (i.e., FoSCoS)  Select the state Click on the appropriate type of business Fill in the requisite details in Form-A (in case of registration) or Form-B (in case of license) Attaching the mandatory documents Make a payment of fees for License/Registration How long does it take to obtain an FSSAI Registration/ License?

Select the appropriate class for Food Product Categorization Code Users must refer to the Food Product Categorization document carefully.

Mandatory documents for the Registration: Photo ID of the FBO.

Essential Documents for obtaining FSSAI License for E-Commerce Business: Photo ID Food Safety Management Plan Documents proving the possession of premises Partnership Deed or Certificate of Incorporation List of food articles.

Step 3: Consignment Inspection & Sampling  The authorized official of FSSAI will verify the documents and upon acceptance of the application, the importer shall make payment of FSSAI fees.