{"id":20992,"date":"2020-12-03T12:43:28","date_gmt":"2020-12-03T07:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=20992"},"modified":"2020-12-03T13:56:20","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T08:26:20","slug":"food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Shedding Light on Food License for Domestic Food Selling Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">If you enjoy cooking then start\nyour own Domestic Food Selling Business. These days you can sell food through\napps such as Zomato &amp; Swiggy, so it is a grand chance to turn your talent\ninto a business. For a home-based food business, you need to attain the food\nsafety requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a person is starting\na&nbsp;business of homemade food then it is necessary to obtain licenses and documentations\nas selling food from home is as equal as selling food from a restaurant. Therefore,\none can start listing for various general licenses or permits that are required\nfrom the local Food and Health Department.<\/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\/food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business\/#What_are_the_Requirements_for_Domestic_Food_Selling_Business\" >What are the Requirements for Domestic Food\nSelling Business?<\/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\/food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business\/#Licenses_Required_for_Domestic_Food_Selling_Business\" >Licenses Required for Domestic Food Selling\nBusiness<\/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\/food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business\/#Process_to_Register_for_Food_License_in_Domestic_Food_Selling_Business\" >Process to&nbsp;Register for Food License in Domestic\nFood Selling Business<\/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\/food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business\/#Validity_Period_of_Food_License_in_Domestic_Food_Selling\" >Validity Period of Food License in Domestic Food\nSelling<\/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\/food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business\/#Penalties_for_Not_Registering_for_License\" >Penalties for Not Registering for License&nbsp;<\/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\/food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business\/#New_Notification-_Domestic_Food_Sellers_to_Face_Penalty_without_FSSAI_License\" >New Notification- Domestic Food Sellers to Face\nPenalty without FSSAI License<\/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\/food-license-for-domestic-food-selling-business\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Requirements_for_Domestic_Food_Selling_Business\"><\/span>What are the Requirements for Domestic Food\nSelling Business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food safety officers examine the home businesses to ensure that these requirements are being met. Businesses based on home should comply with appropriate parts of the Food Standards Code which includes the following-<\/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\/12\/What-are-the-Requirements-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Requirements for Domestic Food Selling Business\" class=\"wp-image-20993\" width=\"568\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/What-are-the-Requirements-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/What-are-the-Requirements-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/What-are-the-Requirements-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/What-are-the-Requirements-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Licenses_Required_for_Domestic_Food_Selling_Business\"><\/span>Licenses Required for Domestic Food Selling\nBusiness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of licenses &amp; registrations required for starting a Domestic Food Selling Business are mentioned below. Licenses differ from state to state-<\/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\/12\/Licenses-Required-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business-1024x597.png\" alt=\"Licenses Required for Domestic Food Selling Business\" class=\"wp-image-20994\" width=\"570\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Licenses-Required-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business-1024x597.png 1024w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Licenses-Required-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Licenses-Required-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Licenses-Required-for-Domestic-Food-Selling-Business.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FSSAI License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI\u00a0refers to the Food Authority of India that provides the FSSAI Registration. When a person is starting a\u00a0business of homemade food then it is necessary to obtain <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI license<\/strong><\/a> as selling food from home is as equal as selling food from a restaurant. It is mandatory to get a license from the FSSAI to function any food business in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shops and Establishments License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If homemade food selling business employs\nmore than 10 employees then they are required to register under Shop &amp;\nEstablishments Act of the particular State where the business is being established.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Trade License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homemade food selling business\nrequires health trade license because foods products has a direct impact on the\nhealth of the public. This license is authorized by the Municipal Corporation\nor the health department of the concerned State.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Environmental Clearance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Homemade Food business is\nconsidered for smoke emissions from the cooking process and washings of food\nwaste. Environmental Clearance license can be obtained from the Pollution Board\nof the concerned State. This license is provided after the concerned authority estimation\non the accomplishment and impact of the business on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signage License<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A signage license gives permission\nto any food business to promote its business by putting up with any signs, words\nor pictures. Your food business is required to apply to the local Municipal\nbody for Signage License if you are willing to start dabba system and delivery\nof foods. So you are required to put up any sign or pictures in your dabba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Society\u2019s NOC<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>NOC (No Objection Certificate) from\nthe society is required to start your homemade food business. Obtaining NOC\nfrom society is a necessary because if you are starting any business your\nnearby residents can raise an objection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Process_to_Register_for_Food_License_in_Domestic_Food_Selling_Business\"><\/span>Process to&nbsp;Register for Food License in Domestic\nFood Selling Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The process to register for Food\nLicense in Domestic Food Selling Business-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete a Simple Form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You require filling FSSAI\napplication <strong><em>Form A <\/em><\/strong>or<strong><em> Form B<\/em><\/strong> depending on the turnover of\nthe business and giving details related to the food business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First you are required to obtain\nBasic FSSAI only by filing of FORM A, if your turnover increases then you are\nrequired to fill in FORM B.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Fill up\u00a0<strong><em>Form A<\/em><\/strong>\u2013 When the business Turnover is Below INR 12 Lakhs for Basic FSSAI Registration.<\/li><li>Fill <strong><em>FORM B<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 When the business Turnover is INR 12 Lakhs to INR 20 crore for State FSSAI License or Above INR 20 Crore for\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/central-fssai-license\">Central FSSAI License<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents and Submission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to submit the necessary\ndocuments and the application process will proceed for further steps. The basic\ndocuments necessary for&nbsp;Food License in Domestic Food Selling Business are\nas follows-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Form A or Form B duly completed and signed;<\/li><li>2 Passport Size Photograph;<\/li><li>PAN Card of the Food Business Operator;<\/li><li>Proof of ownership of the Premises;<\/li><li>Partnership Deed;<\/li><li>Certificate of Incorporation;<\/li><li>List of food items the unit will process;<\/li><li>Declaration Form;<\/li><li>Authority letter;<\/li><li>Form IX.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your&nbsp;FSSAI\nLicense&nbsp;application with other required declarations are filed to the\nlocal FBO &amp; will take about 10 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FSSAI license Issued<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will get a mail regarding the\nlicense which will act as an online food license after follow ups with the\nsafety department. This process will take about 2-4 days and your FSSAI License\nand certificate will be issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Validity_Period_of_Food_License_in_Domestic_Food_Selling\"><\/span>Validity Period of Food License in Domestic Food\nSelling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Validity of FSSAI license is from 1\nto 5 years. As per the FSSAI regulations, the domestic food selling operators are\nrequired to apply for the renewal of the license within 30 days and it has to\nbe done before expiry of the License. FSSAI renewal application filed after the\nexpiry date is required to pay a late fine of INR 100 per day. Hence all home\nfood selling business are required to track and make sure that the FSSAI\nlicense is valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license-renewal\"><strong>FSSAI License Renewa<\/strong><\/a>l, the Domestic Food Selling Business needs to apply 30 days before the expiration of the existing license. If your domestic Food Selling Business fails to obtain a license before this time frame they are required to pay penalty for late filing. Therefore, it is better to renew the License in the prescribed time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Penalties_for_Not_Registering_for_License\"><\/span>Penalties for Not Registering for License&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If any Food Business Operator is\nfound Non-Compliant with the requisites of the FSSAI regulations then they are\npunished for not filing for the License. The penalty structure is standard and is\napplicable to everyone. FSSAI penalties for a non-compliant of Food Business Operator\nare listed below-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>If the <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/responsibilities-of-food-business-operators-in-india\/\"><strong>Food Business Operator<\/strong><\/a> is running its business without applying for the FSSAI certificate then it is punishable under the FSSAI Act. The Food Business Operator can face imprisonment &amp; a fine up to INR 5 lakhs.<\/li><li>If any food business is selling any poor quality food items then it can be punished for fine up to INR 5 lakhs and the responsible person for selling will be held responsible.<\/li><li>The FBO selling misbranded goods will get punished by an amount up to INR 3 lakh.<\/li><li>Food Items containing any exotic substance a fine of INR 1 lakh can be levied.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>In extreme case if a death has occurred\ndue to consumption of any particular Food Item then a penalty to the\nresponsible Food Business Operator can be extended up to INR 5 lakh or even\nimprisonment, depending on the severity of the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Notification-_Domestic_Food_Sellers_to_Face_Penalty_without_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>New Notification- Domestic Food Sellers to Face\nPenalty without FSSAI License<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>State Food Safety Department<\/strong><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fssai.gov.in\/cms\/commissioners-of-food-safety.php\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup> has issued a notification for domestic food businesses recently. According to it any\u00a0unregistered Domestic Food Selling Business will have to pay a fine of up to INR 5 lakh with imprisonment up to Six months. The fine or imprisonment term can differ depending up on the nature and type of the offence occurred.\u00a0<\/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>In a Domestic Food Selling Business,\nyou need a food license from FSSAI regulations to sell homemade food. Therefore,\none can start listing for various general licenses or permits that are required\nfrom the local Food and Health Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homemade food is measured as the Food Business &amp; expected to be registered or get a FSSAI License. <\/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-restrain-licensing-authorities-from-demanding-immaterial-documents-from-fbos\/\">\nFSSAI Restrain Licensing Authorities from Demanding Immaterial Documents from FBOs<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you enjoy cooking then start your own Domestic Food Selling Business. These days you can sell food through apps such as Zomato &amp; Swiggy, so it is a grand chance to turn your talent into a business. For a home-based food business, you need to attain the food safety requirements. When a person is [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":20997,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[150],"tags":[1275],"acf":{"service_id":"318"},"authorName":"Sakshi Srivastava","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/IMG-20180130-WA0007.jpg","authorDescription":"Sakshi has pursued B.B.A.LL.B.(IPR Hons.). She is an avid reader and is keen to gather and share her knowledge on the subjects relating to IPR, Company Law and GST. 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