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Role of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) oversees and monitors food safety to safeguard public health. The key roles of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India are as follows:

• Formulating guidelines and norms for the food sector
• Introducing initiatives related to food safety awareness
• Releasing directions for food business operators
• Setting out norms and rules for food testing labs
• Accumulating Data pertaining to contaminants in food articles
• To facilitate recommendations to the Indian Government for formulating new provisions
• Utilizing a rapid alert system for prompt identification of issues in food articles available to the public

FSSAI has underpinned stringent norms for proprietary food units, as the majority of them conduct their operation without any norms. FSSAI has mandated these facilities to secure FSSAI state licenses without any exceptions.

FSSAI has rolled the mandatory provisions for FBO and regulation of manufacturing, storage, sale, & distribution processes to ensure food safety and hygiene. The authority has also set up a legitimate information network for the awareness of the masses to secure valid information related to food safety & hygiene.

What are the Benefits of an FSSAI State License?

The FSSAI State License is essential for food businesses operating within a specific state in India. Here are some key benefits:

• Creates strong brand recognition among the target end-users and the public at large.
• Improves the credibility of the business.
• Enables businesses to attract more customers.
• Offers legal stability that otherwise is lacking in unregistered counterparts.
• Facilitates best practices for the business owner to ensure food safety.
• No renewals- say bye to endless paperwork. Just pay the fees & get your license

Who Needs an FSSAI State License?

Businesses with a medium-sized operation in food manufacturing, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, or sales need to obtain an FSSAI State License. In particular, this license is required for businesses that belong to the following categories such as:

• Businesses operating in a single state and generating an annual turnover of more than Rs 12 lacs and less than Rs 20 Crores.
• Facility dealing with Proprietary foods.
• Vegetable oil production & processing facility using the process of solvent extraction meeting the above turnover criteria.
• Hotels having a 4-star rating or less.
• Facilities dealing with dairy products, Milk Chilling Units having production capacity ranging from 500 to 50000 lit.
• Storages possess an overall capacity of less than 50,000 metric tons yearly.
• A slaughterhouse having a capacity of more than 2 & up to 50 large animals. Or the handling capacity of more than 10 & up to 150 small animals. Or per day capacity of more than 50 to up to 1000 poultry birds.
• All food processing facilities, including re-packing units, with a per-day capacity of not less than 100kg/l to up to 2 metric tons.
• Businesses operating in a single state and generating an annual turnover of more than INR 1.5 crore and less than INR 50 Crores.

Process for Obtaining FSSAI State License

To obtain an FSSAI State License from the licensing authority, follow these steps:

• Arranging the aforesaid Document and Filing of application via Form B.
• Submission of form to licensing authority via online portal FOSCOS. The filing process ends with the submission of standard fees.
• In-depth scrutiny of applications and Documents by FSSAI's officials.
• If needed, an on-site inspection will be conducted by FSSAI's officials to determine the level of compliance at business premises.
• Grant of State FSSAI License by the licensing authority (Note: The application may be revoked by the licensing authority in case of non-compliance).
• After securing the license, the business owner can commence their business operation.

Penalty for Not Complying with FSSAI's Norms

In general, the penalties for FBOs in India are pretty stringent, and they are bound to face severe consequences in case of non-compliance.

FSSAI officials can conduct a surprise audit of the business premises without informing the owner. If they find some loopholes on account of compliance management, the concerned entity has to face penalties as cited in the FSS Act of 2006. The table below manifests the type of penalties imposed in case of non-compliance.

What is the Fee Structure for Obtaining FSSAI State License?

The requisite fees must be paid by an applicant seeking an FSSAI State Food license via:

• Demand Draft (DD)
• Treasury Challan, or
• Cash

Now you can pay for multiple years as per your convenience under the new perpetual validity fee continuity system- The applicable fee varies in accordance with the production capacity of the food business:

Timeline to Obtain FSSAI State License

Securing an FSSAI State License involves multiple stages. Here is an overview of the process timeline:

• Preparation & Documentation (1-2 Weeks)
  Start by gathering all required paperwork, including proof of address, identification, business registration, and a food safety management strategy. Perform a preliminary evaluation before applying to confirm you possess all necessary documents.
• Submission of Application (1 Week)
  Fill out and send the FSSAI State License application form, either online via the FSSAI portal or at the nearby FSSAI office.
• Review of Application & Documents (2-3 Weeks)
  Your application and documents will be reviewed by the FSSAI authority. Be ready to address any questions or requests for more information.
• Inspection period (2-4 Weeks)
  FSSAI officials will visit your location to check your facilities and make sure they meet food safety regulations. Ensure that all safety precautions are implemented.
• License Issuance (1-2 Weeks)
  Once the inspection and final review are completed successfully, your FSSAI State License will be issued and delivered to you.
• Total Estimated Time
  Approximately 6 to 12 weeks.

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