{"id":12519,"date":"2020-07-10T11:24:19","date_gmt":"2020-07-10T05:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=12519"},"modified":"2024-06-18T10:51:07","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T05:21:07","slug":"meat-processing-business-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/meat-processing-business-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the Essentials for Running Meat Processing Business in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Meat processing business in India\nrequires proper planning, along with acquiring various licenses and permits is\nmandatory. When it comes to the production of meat, India has attained the\nleading spot. As Indian customers have become conscious of including <strong><em>protein-rich\nfoods<\/em><\/strong> in their diet, meat has become a <strong><em>highly consumable foodstuff<\/em><\/strong>\nin India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The diversification associated with the availability of processed meat in the market helps in the escalating growth of the meat processing business in India. Establishing a meat processing plant is a perfect idea concerning meat business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/meat-processing-business-in-india\/#What_are_the_Types_of_Meat_Processing_Plants\" >What are the Types of Meat Processing Plants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/meat-processing-business-in-india\/#_Licenses_and_Registration_for_Commencing_Meat_Processing_Business_in_India\" >&nbsp;Licenses\nand Registration for Commencing Meat Processing Business in India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/meat-processing-business-in-india\/#Meat_Processing_Business_Plan\" >Meat Processing Business Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/meat-processing-business-in-india\/#Step-by-Step_Guide_on_Meat_Processing\" >Step-by-Step Guide on Meat Processing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/meat-processing-business-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Types_of_Meat_Processing_Plants\"><\/span>What are the Types of Meat Processing Plants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The various types of meat\nprocessing plants showing their prowess in the current market are- <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><em>Chicken\nProcessing Plant<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Seafood\nProcessing Plant<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Goat\nProcessing Plant<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>The\nFreshwater Fish Processing Plant<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Sheep\nProcessing Plant<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Pork\nProcessing Plant<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This article will let you know about the requisites for starting a meat processing business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Licenses_and_Registration_for_Commencing_Meat_Processing_Business_in_India\"><\/span>&nbsp;Licenses\nand Registration for Commencing Meat Processing Business in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The licenses and permits needed for the meat processing business in India may vary from one state to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>The mandatory licenses and permits for the meat processing business are- <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Firm Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can initiate your firm either\nas a small scale meat processing plant or medium-scale meat processing plant in\nthe form of a <strong><em>partnership firm or proprietorship<\/em><\/strong>. If you want to commence\nyour meat processing business in the form of partnership, you must go for the\nregistration as a Private Limited Company or as an LLP (Expanded as Limited\nLiability Partnership) with Registrar of Companies. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trade License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/trade-license\"><strong>Trade License<\/strong><\/a> is a certificate that permits the applicant in order to initiate a specific business or trade at a particular place. The <strong><em>Licensing Department of the Municipal Corporation of concerned states <\/em><\/strong>would issue this form of license. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MSME\/SSI Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in attaining the benefits of the <em><strong>government schemes<\/strong><\/em><strong><em> and government subsidies<\/em><\/strong>, you should mandatorily have <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/msme-registration\"><strong>MSME registration<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GST Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meat processing unit owner must\nacquire a <strong><em>GST number<\/em><\/strong> as well as the tax identification number and\ninsurance certificate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Safety License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is mandatory to acquire Food Safety License for performing business operations concerning eatables and food items from the <strong><em>Health Department of the respective state<\/em><\/strong>. As per FSSAI rules and regulations, it is necessary to obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/health-trade-license\"><strong>Health Trade License<\/strong><\/a> and Food Safety License. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">EPF Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the total number of <strong><em>employees more than 20<\/em><\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/epf-registration\"><strong>EPF Registration <\/strong><\/a>becomes an essential thing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pollution Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Since there is significant <strong><em>involvement\nof pollutants<\/em><\/strong> in most of the meat processing businesses, acquiring a\nPollution Certificate is essential. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trademark<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you crave for your <strong><em>brand&#8217;s\nsecurity and eliminate copyright issues<\/em><\/strong>, get your brand name registered\nwith a Trademark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import Export Code (IEC Code)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p> Import Export Code is a <strong><em>10-digit identification number<\/em><\/strong> whose issuance takes place from the office of <strong><em>Director General of Foreign Trade<\/em><\/strong>. If your business is on the way to entering the export segment of processed meat products to countries outside the Indian border, the need for IEC code emerges and becomes compulsory for exporting any food product.&nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FSSAI License for Meat Processing Business in\nIndia&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI, an apex body governing under the <strong><em>Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Central Government<\/em><\/strong>, ensures that the food quality is as per FSSAI guidelines, and the food is following the nutritious requirements. It runs several projects as promotional activities for consumers&#8217; health and ensures food safety at all levels. Acquiring the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI License<\/strong><\/a> is mandatory for the individuals involved in the processed meat industry as it got categorized under the <strong><em>food processing industry. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A valid FSSAI License is required for all types of food-related operations and to ensure sanitary, protection, and better hygienic conditions. The food safety authority is gearing up for the <strong><em>initiation of the hygiene-rating certification for meat processing units, meat shops, fish shops, etc.<\/em><\/strong> Since the entire world is making efforts to survive amid the novel Coronavirus, FSSAI is endeavoring to increase sensitization among the consumers and FBOs concerning food safety and hygiene issue. According to the sources, <strong><em>the hygiene rating scheme would come into effect from the year 2021<\/em><\/strong>. Anyone found operating meat processing business in India without FSSAI License would have to bear the consequences on legal grounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/requirement-of-fssai-license-for-export-of-food-products-from-india\/\">FSSAI License Requirement for Export of Food Products from India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meat_Processing_Business_Plan\"><\/span>Meat Processing Business Plan <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before coming up with a <strong><em>strategic\nbusiness plan<\/em><\/strong> concerning the meat processing business in India, you\nshould understand the demand prevailing in the market. You must also conduct\nmarket research and get knowledge about the different types of processing meat\nbusinesses along with the possible opportunities that they hold. After\naccumulating all the information and writing down a proper meat processing\nbusiness plan, you can set a different future for your meat processing business\nin India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Points you must consider while framing a meat processing business plan are <strong><em>meat processing plant size and capital investment<\/em><\/strong> that is the lifeline for all types of business. Also, an analysis of customers&#8217; business plans is a wise decision at the time of creating your meat processing business plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Guide_on_Meat_Processing\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Guide on Meat Processing <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Given below are the stepwise guide on meat processing-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"484\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-41.png\" alt=\"guide on meat processing\" class=\"wp-image-12520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-41.png 484w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/image-41-257x300.png 257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1- Reaching the Meat Processing Plant<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the time of <strong><em>selecting\nlivestock<\/em><\/strong> along with the raw materials, try to be cautious. Also, you\nneed to ensure that the livestock supplier is in proximity to the meat\nprocessing plant. Thus, livestock won&#8217;t have to cover a long distance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-2- Stunning Part<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the arrival of livestock at\nthe meat processing firm, the staff members need to take care of it properly. <strong><em>Quick\nprocessing of livestock<\/em><\/strong> in a painless manner takes place in modern\nprocessing factories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-3- Slaughter Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modernistic technology has\nreduced livestock uneasiness by cutting the throat of livestock in one shot.\nThe efficient workers and well-managed equipment have made the <strong><em>slaughter\nprocess smoother <\/em><\/strong>than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-4- Process of Evisceration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the slaughtering process\ncomes to an end, the livestock would have to go through the process of\nevisceration in which <strong><em>removal of feathers and skin<\/em><\/strong> takes\nplace before the further steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-5- Cleaning and Chilling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the removal of parts of\nlivestock, it has to go through the <strong><em>cleaning process prior to inspection<\/em><\/strong>.\nPut them into the <strong><em>chiller<\/em><\/strong> for maintaining the freshness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-6- Inspection Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, the inspection of\nlivestock takes place, and if any problem gets diagnosed, specific livestock\nwill get eliminated from the processing plant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-7- Extra Testing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After passing the inspection\nprocess, testing of livestock takes place for microorganisms like <strong><em>Salmonella<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-8- Second Processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After passing all the above\nprocesses, the livestock gets classified as <strong><em>wings, drumsticks, leg quarters,\nthighs<\/em><\/strong>, and even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-9- Packaging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the classification of\nlivestock, packaging takes place under several packages. In order to extend\nshelf life, put it into a <strong><em>blast tunnel. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step-10- Shipping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Eventually, the livestock gets\npacked under boxes, labelling on the classification basis, and ready to reach\nthe customers&#8217; hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All the meat processing business owners should acquire <strong><em>FSSAI License<\/em><\/strong> along with other permits for operating meat processing business in India. If they failed to get the required licenses, they must be ready to bear legal actions. If you plan to register for FSSAI License and want to get any guidance on commencing a <strong><em>meat processing business in India<\/em><\/strong>, you can consult our <em><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong>Corpbiz<\/strong><\/a><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/\"><strong> <\/strong><\/a>experts for the top-notch solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-extends-date-for-fssai-food-license-renewal\/\">\nFSSAI Extends date for FSSAI Food License Renewal amid COVID-19 pandemic and Required Documents\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meat processing business in India requires proper planning, along with acquiring various licenses and permits is mandatory. When it comes to the production of meat, India has attained the leading spot. 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