{"id":20375,"date":"2020-11-26T14:46:22","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T09:16:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=20375"},"modified":"2024-03-26T12:55:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-26T07:25:14","slug":"process-for-obtaining-an-fssai-license-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/process-for-obtaining-an-fssai-license-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Understand the Process for Obtaining an FSSAI License Number"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">The <strong><em>Food Safety and Standards Authority of India<\/em><\/strong> is a Regulatory body that is responsible for supervising the safety &amp; standard of food business all over the country. To run a food business in India, an <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a> is compulsory. In today\u2019s time, as people desire for certified food utilization, FSSAI license offers the food business with legal advantages and scope of expansion. It also builds goodwill and trust &amp; also makes sure that food being healthy which creates customer consciousness.&nbsp;Understand the necessary process and necessities for obtaining an FSSAI License Number in this Blog.<\/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\/process-for-obtaining-an-fssai-license-number\/#What_is_FSSAI_License_Number\" >What is FSSAI License Number?<\/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\/process-for-obtaining-an-fssai-license-number\/#FSSAI_Guidelines_for_License_Number\" >FSSAI Guidelines for License Number<\/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\/process-for-obtaining-an-fssai-license-number\/#How_to_check_the_FSSAI_License_Number_online\" >How to check the FSSAI License Number online?<\/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\/process-for-obtaining-an-fssai-license-number\/#Requirements_of_FSSAI_License_Certificate\" >Requirements of FSSAI License Certificate<\/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\/process-for-obtaining-an-fssai-license-number\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_FSSAI_License_Number\"><\/span>What is FSSAI License Number?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI License number is given to any Food Business Operator that has effectively registered itself with the FSSAI. Furthermore, the license numbers is a 14-digit number that is issued to any food business operator. The question is what does this number specify, the 14-digit FSSAI License number is divided into five segments and each segment has a certain meaning. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/online-FSSAI-License-Number-1024x768.png\" alt=\"FSSAI License Number\" class=\"wp-image-20410\" width=\"528\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/online-FSSAI-License-Number-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/online-FSSAI-License-Number-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/online-FSSAI-License-Number-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/online-FSSAI-License-Number.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>The Segments are explained below-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>First Digit- &nbsp;Defines the Status of\nRegistration;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Second and Third digit- Mentions the State Code where\nthe business has its operations;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fourth and Fifth digit\u2013Year of Manufacture of Food<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sixth, Seventh, and Eight digit&nbsp;\u2013Quantity\nof Enrolling Master<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The last six digits \u2013 Depicts the License Number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FSSAI_Guidelines_for_License_Number\"><\/span>FSSAI Guidelines for License Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Every\nfood package is needed to have a FSSAI license number;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nfont color of the 14-digit FSSAI License number has to be in contrast with the\nbackground of the package of the food products. This means that the License number\nshould be noticeable. The food business operator has to make sure that the food\npackage should have a license number&nbsp;and the logo should be clearly\nvisible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In\ncase of import of food products, the license number, name and address of the transporter\nis required to be shared with the authorities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nfont size on the food package should be according to the provisions of the <strong><em>Food\nSafety and Standards (Packaging and Labeling) Regulations, 2011<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The\nlicense number has to be mentioned in the addresses of the different unit of\nthe product with the quality of the company delivering the products.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food\nbusiness operator can utilize the logo as well as the license number until the expiry\nof the license.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food\nbusiness operator must renew the license number on time<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_check_the_FSSAI_License_Number_online\"><\/span>How to check the FSSAI License Number online?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the way check the FSSAI\nLicense Number online-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>To begin the status check, you need to click on <a href=\"https:\/\/foscos.fssai.gov.in\/\">https:\/\/foscos.fssai.gov.in\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This link will send you to the tracking page where are required to enter the registration number and press submit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After successfully submitting the registration number, you will be sent to another page where you will find all the details of the Food business operator which consists of the FSSAI license number, registration number, date of expiry, type of food business and name of the company. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requirements_of_FSSAI_License_Certificate\"><\/span>Requirements of FSSAI License Certificate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The FSSAI registration is applicable\nfor every business sector consisting of Food business that includes small foodstuffs\nbusinesses in India. The following food businesses are required to obtain FSSAI\nregistration-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/responsibilities-of-food-business-operators-in-india\/\"><strong>Food Business Operator<\/strong><\/a> with an annual turnover of INR 12 lakhs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Small retailers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sole proprietorship business that deals with food products;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Temporary stall owner dealing with sale of food;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any individual that distributes food in social or religious meetings or occasions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents Required for FSSAI Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As per the guidelines of the FSSAI,\nthe documents needed for Basic, Central, and State Licenses are as follows-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Photo of passport and <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photocopy of a valid ID proof.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The additional documents required\nfor the Central and State Registration are mentioned below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Address proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Layout plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of Food category <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List of Equipment <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>NOC required from Municipality corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>List consisting information about directors and\npartners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate of Incorporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Memorandum of Association &amp; Article of Association\nfor the registration process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water test report<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Import &amp; Expert code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Criteria for FSSAI License <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Criteria for FSSAI License are mentioned below-<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Except for small scale business, the FSSAI license is mandatory for all the Food Business Operators in India. Mainly FSSAI License is classified into two-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/central-fssai-license\"><strong>Central FSSAI License<\/strong><\/a> &amp; State FSSAI License&nbsp;that depends up on the capacity of the business structure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Food Business Operator working as a large scale business venture, exporter &amp; importer that trade in a large scale food supply need to have an FSSAI license. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The small scale business such as traders, transporters and manufacturing units are required to have FSSAI Registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To register for the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-state-license\"><strong>FSSAI state license<\/strong><\/a>, Food Business Operators should have a turnover of INR 12 lakh to INR 20 crores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The minimum tenure of the license is 1 year and maximum up to 5 years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefit of FSSAI License Number<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Obtaining a FSSAI license helps the\nfood business to deal with food products providing them with legal benefits,\ngoodwill building, assistance in business expansion, guarantee food safety and\nincrease consumer consciousness.&nbsp;<\/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>FSSAI License number regulates the import and export of food, sale of the food, supply chain, distribution services as well as storage facility. In order to initiate any food business, FSSAI Registration certificate is fairly essential to make sure the food quality concerned with the food business and to obtain benefits from the non-compliance services offered by the government.<\/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\/ndmc-has-no-right-to-prompt-fobs-to-raise-additional-license-fssai\/\">\nNDMC Has No Right to Prompt FOBs to Raise Additional License: FSSAI\n<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is a Regulatory body that is responsible for supervising the safety &amp; standard of food business all over the country. To run a food business in India, an FSSAI license is compulsory. 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