FSSAI License

An Overview on How to Get License for Homemade Food Selling in India

calendar30 Nov, 2020
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The Indian government on 23rd August 2006 renders their approval to act to consolidate all the laws regarding food and to set up the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). That will make the standard on how the food items should be prepared and what should it contain from the safety viewpoint. As a regulating body, FSSAI oversees the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale of the food items.

It makes sure that the food available to the end-users is 100% safe for consumption. Besides, the body also focuses on addressing the anomalies with the food items. One has to avail of several licenses and certifications before getting into the business of homemade food selling. The local Food and Health Department[1] can let you obtain those licenses through a predetermined procedure that includes application filing and fee submission. 

Choose the Best Business Model to Maximize Profit

There are various business forms that one can adopt to transform their home into a business entity. The business entities like Private Limited Company, Sole Proprietorship, and LLP are quite popular among the business owners and upcoming entrepreneurs. The above business forms have their pros and cons. Try to analyze their viability on account of compliances and tax implications. Also, a service provider must comply with the norms of the Health Department.  

Before commencing the business activities, make sure to get in touch with the local Health Department to get ascertain regulations & insurance information in your area. The Health Department would inspect the biz place which is going to utilize as the kitchen for preparing the food items. 

Essential Prerequisites for Conducting Homemade Food Selling Business

Home-based businesses are bound to ensure conformity with the Food Standards Code, which includes; 

  • Standard 3.2.2 – Food Safety Practices & General Requirements
  • Part 1.2 – Labeling & Other Information Requirements
  • Standard 3.2.3 Food Premises and Equipment

Food safety officers might visit the biz place to determine whether the norms regarding the food items are being met or not. 

Licenses Required for Starting the Homemade Food Selling Business 

The licenses/permissions you require for setting up a homemade food selling business may vary from state to state. The list mentioned below will let you discover the type of license you would need to run a homemade food selling business. 

FSSAI License

FSSAI is also regarded as the Food Authority of India, which grants the FSSAI registration. It is crucial to obtain approval from FSSAI in the form of a license to run a food-based business in the country. 

Health Trade License

A health trade license allows the entities to trade items and services that have a direct influence on public health. This license is granted by the health department of the State or the Municipal Corporation. 

Shops and Establishments Act

Shop and establishment license is mandatory for all business entities, and it applies to those entities as well who conduct business activities from home. 

Liquor License

If the business wishes to offer alcoholic beverages to their customer within its premises, then it is crucial to obtain the liquor license. One can approach the local Excise Commissioner to avail such a license. 

Environmental Clearance

One can avail of this license from the State or City pollution board. The authority grants this license after the in-depth analysis of the business attributes that directly impact the environment.

Eating House License

An eating house license is required by those entities who serve foods and beverages to the common public within the biz place. The State Police Commissioner issues the eating house license. 

No-objection Certificate for the Society 

There are plenty of licenses & certifications one has to avail for commencing the business of homemade food selling. The section below would explain how exactly you should approach to obtain a food license. 

Signage License

Signage licenses enable the business entities to project themselves as a brand in the given market by inserting any signs, words, or pictures. To apply for such a license, one must approach the local municipal body. 

Procedure to Get Registered Under the Food License for Selling Homemade Food

Following are the Step by step process to obtain a food license for homemade food selling. Those are follows:-

Application Filing 

The first step in the registration process is the application filing. The applicant seeking a food license is required to fill the FSSAI application form A or B based on the business turnover. Currently, there three types of FSSAI license which is accessible to the applicant, which are as follows: 

  • FORM A– (for basic FSSAI registration)- It is available to those entities whose yearly revenue is below 12 Lakhs. 
  • FORM B– (For State FSSAI license)- It is available to those entities whose yearly turnover lies between 12 to Rs.20 crore.
  • FORM B– (For central FSSAI license) – It is available for those entities whose annual turnover is above Rs 20 crore. 

Submission of the Requested Documents

One has to furnish the requested documents to the authority via email to initiates the application processing. We have listed down the detail of the documents that you would require to serve this purpose. 

  1. Duly completed and signed Form A or B. 
  2. 2 photographs of the applicant. 
  3. PAN card of the applicant (Proprietor/Partner/Director)
  4. Proof of the ownership of the biz place such property papers-in case if the premise is owned, or electricity bill in case of the rented property. 
  5. Partnership Deed
  6. Articles of Association (AOA) or Incorporation certificate in case of a company. 
  7. The exhaustive details of proposed food items that a unit willing to process at the biz place.
  8. Authority letter 
  9. Declaration form
  10. Form IX

Issuance of License Number 

Upon approval of the application, the authority would grant the 14- digit FSSAI License number to the applicant for carrying the business of homemade food selling. The whole process would take around ten days.  After regular follow-ups with the concerned department, you can expect the authority to deliver the license within 4-5 days. The applicant would receive the soft copy of the FSSAI license in the registered email id. 

Benefits of FSAAI License

Benefits of FSAAI License

Conclusion

In the end we would like to add that the FSSAI license generally serves a validity period of 1 to 5 years. The applicants are required to opt for the license renewal a month before the expiration, as it is mandatory as per the FSSAI norms. Also, do not forget to consider the penalty provisions as FSSAI is quite strict when it comes to non-conformity with the compliances. Navigate to CorpBiz expert to gain precise and detail information about the license.

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