{"id":1481,"date":"2019-12-03T13:55:19","date_gmt":"2019-12-03T13:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=1481"},"modified":"2021-04-05T14:12:58","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T08:42:58","slug":"is-fssai-registration-is-mandatory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/is-fssai-registration-is-mandatory\/","title":{"rendered":"Who needs FSSAI Registration? Is FSSAI Registration Mandatory?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">FSSAI Registration is a must to be obtained by every food business operator in India. The\u00a0<strong><em>FSSAI Act<\/em><\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fssai.gov.in\/cms\/food-safety-and-standards-act-2006.php\"><em>[1]<\/em><\/a><\/sup><em>\u00a0<\/em>has laid down a list of people who are obliged by its guidelines to obtain the food license. Go through this article to know all about the type of food businesses which is obliged to obtain a food license.<\/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\/is-fssai-registration-is-mandatory\/#What_is_the_FSSAI_Registration\" >What is the FSSAI\nRegistration?<\/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\/is-fssai-registration-is-mandatory\/#Categories_of_FSSAI_Registration_with_Eligibility_Criteria\" >Categories of FSSAI\nRegistration with Eligibility Criteria<\/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\/is-fssai-registration-is-mandatory\/#Who_needs_FSSAI_Registration_in_India\" >Who needs FSSAI\nRegistration in India?<\/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\/is-fssai-registration-is-mandatory\/#What_Are_The_Advantages_Of_Obtaining_FSSAI_License\" >What Are The Advantages Of\nObtaining FSSAI License?<\/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\/is-fssai-registration-is-mandatory\/#Final_words\" >Final words<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_FSSAI_Registration\"><\/span>What is the FSSAI\nRegistration?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI registration is mandatory compliance that ensures the safety of food products supplied or manufactured by various food business establishments in India. Basically, it is a certificate issued by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) which ensures food safety. This governing body is regulated under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining the\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is compulsory before starting any food business operation in India. All the manufacturers, traders, restaurants owners or any other food-related businesses need to obtain this 14-digit license number which need to be printed on their food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Categories_of_FSSAI_Registration_with_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>Categories of FSSAI\nRegistration with Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Basically, there are three types of Food Licenses in India based on the turnover of the Food Business Operator;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Basic FSSAI Registration:<\/strong>\u00a0is mandatory for the food business operators whose turnover does not exceed the limit of Rs. 12 lakhs per annum. People who come under this category are petty retailers, hawkers, itinerant vendors, or temporary stallholders.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-state-license\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FSSAI State License<\/strong><\/a>: is mandatory for the food Business with annual      turnover between Rs. 12 lakhs \u2013 Rs. 20 Cr. additionally or annually. The turnover limit is the same for an FSSAI State Manufacturing license or FSSAI State trading license.<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/central-fssai-license\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Central FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a>: is mandatory for the food business whose annual turnover is above Rs. 20 Cr in Case of trading, manufacturing or storage after certain limited as specified by the laws.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_needs_FSSAI_Registration_in_India\"><\/span>Who needs FSSAI\nRegistration in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is obligatory for the following individuals or entities to obtain FSSAI Registration or License as per the guidelines of the Food Safety and Standard Act, 2006;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>All types of Food Manufacturers<\/li><li>Food Packaging units<\/li><li>Food Storage units<\/li><li>Wholesale food business operators<\/li><li>Food Traders\u00a0<\/li><li>Online Food Business Operator<\/li><li>Caters or\u00a0Hotel Raw food material suppliers<\/li><li>Exporter and Importer of food products<\/li><li>Food products Transporter and<\/li><li>Distributors Food Product retailers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-set-up-a-food-business-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Full Guide on How to set up a Food Business in India<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Petty Food Business Operators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufactures or sells any kind of food by himself\/herself, Petty retailer, hawker, itinerant vendor, temporary stall, Thela, Sweets Shop, Juice Stall etc. e.g Gol gappa stall, fruits\/vegetables vendors, snacks stall, Tea Stall, Samosa, Bread pakoda, retail shops, Temporary Food Stalls like Chinese food stall, South Indian Food etc. Temporary or permanent stall or food premise involved in the preparation, storage, distribution and sale of food items that can be served as a tea\/snacks\/ coffee and similar variants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hawker \u2013 Selling packaged or freshly prepared food by travelling (usually on foot or movable carts) from one location to other<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Annual Turnover up to Rs. 12 Lacs\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs. 100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dairy Units including Milk Chilling Units<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Dairy processing defines handling, processing, manufacturing, packing, storage, distribution &amp; transportation of milk and milk products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Eligibility<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Type of food license<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Fees<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  More\n  than 50,000 Liters of Milk per day or More than 2500 MT of Milk Solid Per\n  annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  10001\n  \u2013 50,000 Ltrs of Milk per day or 501 MT \u2013 2500 MT of Milk Solids per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  5000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  501\n  \u2013 10,000 Ltrs of Milk per day 2.5 MT \u2013 500 MT of Milk Solids per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  3000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Up\n  to 500 Ltrs of Milk per day Up to 2.5 MT of Milk Solids per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vegetable Oil Processing Units<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegetable oil processing means processing of vegetables for producing vegetable oils by the process of solvent expeller or extraction and refining including oil expeller units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Eligibility<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Type of food license<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Fees<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  More\n  than 2 MT per day\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  1-2\n  MT per day\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  5000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Below\n  1 MT per day\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  3000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slaughtering House<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Slaughtering is a process of transporting, stunning, butchering, dressing, processing, storing &amp; distribution of live animals\/poultry birds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Large\n  Animals: More than 50 Small Animals: More than 150 Poultry Birds: More than\n  1000\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Large\n  Animals: 3 to 50 Small Animals: 11 to 150 Poultry Birds: 51 to 1000\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Large\n  Animals: 2 Small Animals: 10 Poultry Birds: 50\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meat Processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meat processing is the process of further processing of slaughtered animals\/ poultry birds into meat &amp; meat products, storing, packaging, &amp; transportation of meat &amp; meat products. Also, Fish processing means handling, processing of fish, manufacturing of fish products, packing, storing, distribution &amp; transportation of fish and fish products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  More\n  than 500 Kg Meat per day or More than 150 MT Meat per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  500\n  Kg Meat per day or Up to 150 MT Meat per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/file-a-complaint-against-food-adulteration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How do you file a Complaint against Food Adulteration?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">All Food Manufacturing\/ Processing units other than Dairy Units, Vegetable\nOil, Meat Processing and Slaughtering Houses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing\/Processing Unit means a person\/entity which owns or operates an establishment that manufactures or processes a food product. However, this term includes, contract manufacturers, contract packers and other entities that manufacture or processes a food product but is not limited to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturing or processing means the steps taken to convert raw material into some product for intermediate and final consumption. The process may include procurement, preparation, receipt, manufacturing, packaging, storage, processing, distribution &amp; transportation of food products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, repacking is the process of packing of food product into different sizes or proportions with labelling after doing a minimal processing as required like grading, sorting, sieving etc. from wholesale packages. However, the food product is not manipulated &amp; the composition or formulation is not affected or changed during this process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  <strong>Eligibility<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Type of food license<\/strong>\n  <\/td><td>\n  <strong>Fees<\/strong>\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Production\n  Capacity: more than 2 MT per day which does not include Grains, Cereals or\n  Pulses Milling Units\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Production\n  Capacity: 101 Kgs\/Ltrs \u2013 1 MT per Day All Grains, Cereals, Pulses Milling\n  units without any limit on Production Capacity.\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  3000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Production\n  Capacity: 1MT \u2013 2 MT per Day\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  5000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum Or Production capacity up to 100 Kgs\/Ltrs per day\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Proprietary Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  No restriction on production capacity\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central License \n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs. 7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Novel Food<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With prior Product Approval\/ NOC from FSSAI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  No\n  restriction on production capacity\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage &#8211; Cold\/Refrigerated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cold or refrigerated storage is an activity where refrigerated or frozen food products in packed or unpacked condition are stored for further distribution in refrigeration or freezing storage facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Storage\n  Capacity of More than 10,000 MT\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Storage\n  Capacity Up to 10,000 MT\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage \u2013 Atmospheric Controlled + Cold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Storage in Controlled Atmosphere is an activity where food products in packed or unpacked condition are stored for further distribution in a controlled atmosphere storage. A controlled atmosphere is generally used for storage of dry commodities &amp; agricultural produce in which the concentrations of carbon dioxide and nitrogen, oxygen as well as the temperature and humidity of a storage room are regulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Storage\n  Capacity More than 1,000 MT\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Storage\n  Capacity Up to 1,000 MT\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Storage Without Atmospheric Controlled including Cold<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Storage is an action where food products in the packed or unpacked condition are stored for further distribution in storage amenities, also called warehouses, godowns, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Storage\n  Capacity of More than 50,000 MT\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Storage\n  Capacity Up to 50,000 MT\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transporter <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Transportation is the activity of transporting food products (both packed or bulk) from one location to another in vehicles or containers including specialized vehicles like insulated refrigerated van\/ wagon, oil\/milk tankers etc. Food Trucks are also covered in this category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  More\n  than 100 Vehicles and Turnover more than Rs. 30 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Up\n  to 100 Vehicles and Turnover up to Rs. 30 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Single\n  Vehicle and Turnover up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wholesaler<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wholesale is the activity in the distribution channel where food product is obtained in bulk and then sold to resellers or retailers instead of consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 30 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 30 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distributor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Distribution is an action in the distribution channel where food product is distributed from the place where it is originally manufactured to the person who makes the final delivery or sale of the food product to the ultimate consumer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 30 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supplier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 30 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Retailer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 30 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Marketing (self) means promoting food product of a brand in the market which is owned by the self. Marketing\u00a0 means promoting food poduct of a brand in the market which is not self owned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 30 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hotels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hotel is a commercial establishment providing lodging, pproviding meals, and other guest services. Generally,\u00a0 hotel is a business establishment whcih must have a minimum of six letting bedrooms, at least three of which must have attached bathroom facility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Five\n  Star and Above\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Three\n  Star and Four Star\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  5000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  One\n  Star, Two Star or Hotel without Star Rating by Ministry of Tourism (HRACC)\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Restaurant and Bars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Restaurant is a type of foodservice operation which prepares, serves food and drinks to customers in exchange for money. Furthermore, meals are generally served and eaten on the premises, but many restaurants may offer take-out and food delivery services, and some offers only take-out and delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 20 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 30 Crores per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Club\/Canteen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Canteen\/ Cafeteria is a dining area in an institution or establishment which serves food to individuals associated with or visiting the institution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  More than Rs 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caterer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food Service Establishment involved in preparation, storage, serving and transporting food items for consumption of a group of people at the venue of ceremony, celebration, ritual or institution<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  More than Rs 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Vending Agencies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sale of packaged or fresh food from a temporary or fixed stall, cart or machine by an individual or by automation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  More\n  than 100 Vending Machines and\/or located in two or more States\/UTs\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Up\n  to 100 Vending Machines in only one State\/UT\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs. 12 Lacs per annum or Up to 12 Vending Machines in only one State\/UT\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dhaba<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food business establishment generally located near roadside\/highway involved in processing, packaging, storing and selling of food to customers for consumption<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Importers importing food items including food materials and additives for commercial use<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Importing\n  any type of food article with no limit on the capacity\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Business Activities at premises of Central Govt Agencies such as Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail etc.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  No\n  limit on Capacity or Turnover\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Departmental Canteens at the premises of Central Govt. Institutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Food Business Activities at premises of Airport\/Seaport such as Storage, Wholesale, Distribution, Retail etc.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  No\n  limit on Capacity or Turnover\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mid day Meal Caterer <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mid Day Meal Canteen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exporter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  No\n  limit on Capacity or Turnover\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caterers\/Restaurants\/Canteens\/Hawkers\/Petty Retailers at the premises of Railway Stations or under the control of Indian Railways<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  more than Rs. 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  State\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  2000\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  Turnover\n  up to Rs 12 Lacs per annum\n  <\/td><td>\n  Registration\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  100\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">E-Commerce<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  No\n  limit on Capacity or Turnover\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Head Office\/Registered Office<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Food Business Operators having food business activities in two or more States\/UTs have to declare one Head Office\/Registered Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table class=\"table table-bordered\"><tbody><tr><td>\n  Eligibility\n  <\/td><td>\n  Type\n  of food license\n  <\/td><td>\n  Fees\n  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n  No\n  limit on Capacity or Turnover\n  <\/td><td>\n  Central\n  License\n  <\/td><td>\n  Rs.\n  7500\n  <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Advantages_Of_Obtaining_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>What Are The Advantages Of\nObtaining FSSAI License?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>There are several legal benefits after registering the food business:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>The registration gives validity and creates consumer awareness<\/li><li>The use of FSSAI logo can build goodwill among the consumers.<\/li><li>It will set down regulations and science-based principles<\/li><li>It facilitates and ensures food safety<\/li><li>It is the responsibility of the research and development sector to maintain the safety.<\/li><li>New regulations are introduced which have to be compatible with      the international organization<\/li><li>There is a huge chance of expansion of the business.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_words\"><\/span>Final words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to\nhave FSSAI Registration or an FSSAI License if you want to commence any kind of\nfood related business in India. Also, the FSS Act has given a list of food\nbusinesses which are eligible to obtain a food license under its guidelines.\nThis article provides you with all the information regarding those food\nbusinesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Read our article<\/b>:<mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/fssai-license-renewal-online-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How To Obtain FSSAI License Renewal Online in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FSSAI Registration is a must to be obtained by every food business operator in India. The\u00a0FSSAI Act[1]\u00a0has laid down a list of people who are obliged by its guidelines to obtain the food license. Go through this article to know all about the type of food businesses which is obliged to obtain a food license. 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