{"id":19898,"date":"2020-11-21T12:48:26","date_gmt":"2020-11-21T07:18:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=19898"},"modified":"2020-11-21T12:48:49","modified_gmt":"2020-11-21T07:18:49","slug":"license-for-tea-business-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/license-for-tea-business-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything you need to know about License for Tea Business in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">India is a leader in the manufacturing of Tea Business around the world because of its favorable environment and plentiful supply of labor. The FSSAI has released some guidelines that specify the rules and regulations that govern the Tea Business in India. In this article, we will discuss how to obtain License for Tea Business in India, and the <strong><em>FSSAI guidelines<\/em><\/strong>.<\/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\/license-for-tea-business-in-india\/#Requirement_for_FSSAI_License_to_start_a_Tea_Business_in_India\" >Requirement for\nFSSAI License to start a Tea Business in India<\/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\/license-for-tea-business-in-india\/#Regulation_that_Governs_Tea_Business_in_India\" >Regulation that\nGoverns Tea 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\/license-for-tea-business-in-india\/#Labelling_Requirement_under_FSSAI\" >Labelling Requirement\nunder FSSAI<\/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\/license-for-tea-business-in-india\/#Approval_Norms_Testing_of_Products_for_Tea_Business_in_India\" >Approval Norms &amp;\nTesting of Products for Tea Business in India<\/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\/license-for-tea-business-in-india\/#Essential_Regulations_for_Tea_Business_Applicant\" >Essential Regulations\nfor Tea Business Applicant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/license-for-tea-business-in-india\/#What_are_the_Varieties_of_Tea_According_to_the_FSSAI_Regulations\" >What are the\nVarieties of Tea According to the FSSAI Regulations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/license-for-tea-business-in-india\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirement_for_FSSAI_License_to_start_a_Tea_Business_in_India\"><\/span>Requirement for\nFSSAI License to start a Tea Business in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nthe recent time, the consumer has become well aware of what they consume. They ensure\nthat they purchase a product that is free from contamination &amp; adulteration\nof any kind. Nowadays, customers are aware of food safety compliances and\nprefer to procure a product that is permitted by the <strong><em>FSSAI Department<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tea\nis a blend that is broadly sold all over the country by various manufacturers\nunder different brand names with different brand value.&nbsp;Food License&nbsp;is\nnecessary for all type of tea business in India whether wholesale, retailing or\nImport &amp; Export.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tea used in the development of the flavored tea should be conventional to the principles of tea. Furthermore, the tea includes added flavor and it needs to bear a proper declaration in the form of label as provided in the regulation. Registration with the Tea Board before marketing flavored tea is essential.<\/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\/responsibilities-of-food-business-operators-in-india\/\">What are the Responsibilities of Food Business Operators in India?<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regulation_that_Governs_Tea_Business_in_India\"><\/span>Regulation that\nGoverns Tea Business in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Regulations that governs Tea Business in India are as follows-<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulation\n7.3.11 &#8211; Restriction on sale of the&nbsp;Kangra Tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Kangra\ntea should be offered for sale after it is patented and graded according to the\nprovisions mentioned in the <strong><em>Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking)\nAct, 1937<\/em><\/strong> and other regulations made under this Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulation\n7.3.12- Circumstance for sale of Flavored Tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Flavored\ntea should be sold or offered for sale only by the manufacturers that are\nregistered under the Tea Board. On the packaging label, the registration number\nshould be declared. Flavored Tea should be sold in packed setting with a label statement\nas mentioned in the policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ntea producer should make sure that the tea is packed and labeled according to\nthe FSSAI regulations. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India are now\nvery strict on the authoritarian norms linked with the labelling requirements\nof the food products. Consequently, the manufacturer has to be very careful and\nmake sure that all necessities should be satisfied or else they will be liable\nfor penalties stated under the <strong><em>Food Safety and Standard (Packaging and\nLabelling) Regulations, 2011.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labelling_Requirement_under_FSSAI\"><\/span>Labelling Requirement\nunder FSSAI<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before Applying for <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI License<\/strong><\/a>, it is obligatory to pursue the product labelling requirement as approved by the FSSAI department and the label should have all the relevant and significant information before it is prepared to be put up for sale in the market. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>The package should carry a label that has the following information mentioned below:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image-56-1024x768.png\" alt=\"Labelling Requirement under FSSAI\" class=\"wp-image-19917\" width=\"551\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image-56-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image-56-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image-56-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/image-56.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The\ncontent in the label has to be clear, well-known, and effortlessly readable by\nthe customers. The label of the product should not include or depict any\ncontent that is false or misleading or likely to cause flawed impression to its\ncharacter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approval_Norms_Testing_of_Products_for_Tea_Business_in_India\"><\/span>Approval Norms &amp;\nTesting of Products for Tea Business in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nare various food safety limitations that need to be examined before the food\nproduct is commenced in the market. The food products are required to be tested\nin the NABL labs to ensure that the food product is according to the\nregulations as well as quality compliance stated by the department. Product\napproval is very important for tea manufacturers before selling it to the general\npublic. There are several rules and regulations stated under the FSSAI\nregulation that continues to get updated time to time. Hence, for the\nmanufacturers, it might become difficult to understand the process for\nthe&nbsp;FSSAI Product approval&nbsp;and FSSAI registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Essential_Regulations_for_Tea_Business_Applicant\"><\/span>Essential Regulations\nfor Tea Business Applicant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>FSSAI has barred the use of any\ncoloring substance in manufacturing of tea;<\/li><li>FSSAI has allowed the use of\n0.2% pectinase enzyme for development of flavoring distinctiveness in tea;<\/li><li>The use of natural flavors &amp;\nrelated substances is permitted in tea;<\/li><li>Every tea business owner should\nacquire a FSSAI license <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Varieties_of_Tea_According_to_the_FSSAI_Regulations\"><\/span>What are the\nVarieties of Tea According to the FSSAI Regulations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>As per&nbsp;regulations of FSSAI, tea comes under the group of beverages and is classified mainly into three subtypes-<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Tea \u2013 Any tea made from the tender stems, leaves and buds of the plant Camellia sinensis. This type comprises all the range of Black &amp; Oolong tea.<\/li><li>Kangra Tea \u2013 Special tea that is made from the stems, buds or leaves of the Camellia sinensis which grows in the Kangra and Mandi valleys in India. Located in the foothills of <em><strong>Himachal Pradesh<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Himachal_Pradesh\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup>, these are a delicate tea that has a unique flavour.<\/li><li>Green Tea \u2013 Tea derived from process such as drying, rolling and inactivation of the leaves or buds of specific species of the Camellia Sinensis.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All\nteas should have a featured flavour and should not have any foul smell, contaminated,\nor staleness in it. Also, the product should be free from irrelevant substance,\nsuch as food colouring and any other chemicals. The flavorings agents permissible\nare natural ones that are derived from plants that are safe for human\nconsumption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\ncase the manufacturer has added flavours then they are required to mention the\nsame noticeably through labels and declarations according to the rules. Furthermore\nbefore marketing of flavored tea, the manufacturers are required to register\nwith the Indian Tea Board.<\/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>Tea business in India is successful with the increase in number of tea lovers in India. Though, in order to maintain one\u2019s business, complying with FSSAI regulations is a requirement. FSSAI license is an essential requirement for every tea business operators in India for Manufacturing, Repacking, Trading, Retailing, Distribution, Wholesaling and Supplying Tea. One must have a valid FSSAI Registration that depends upon the nature and size of the Tea business.<\/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\/know-about-fssai-registration-in-india-for-operating-food-business\/\">Know About FSSAI Registration in India for Operating Food Business<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India is a leader in the manufacturing of Tea Business around the world because of its favorable environment and plentiful supply of labor. The FSSAI has released some guidelines that specify the rules and regulations that govern the Tea Business in India. 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