{"id":25967,"date":"2021-02-14T10:30:28","date_gmt":"2021-02-14T05:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=25967"},"modified":"2021-02-13T16:01:15","modified_gmt":"2021-02-13T10:31:15","slug":"indian-seafood-industry-export-fssai-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/indian-seafood-industry-export-fssai-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Seafood Industry: Export &#038; FSSAI Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">India has a vast coastline spread around 8,118\nkms which is in addition to the inland water resources. Being a country of vast\ncoastline, it is rich with seafood\u2019s all around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>India\nranks second both in the largest producer of fish and in the largest producer\nof fresh water fish in the world. India ranks fourth in terms of exporting Indian\nSeafood in the world but the Government is planning to make it count as the\nbiggest seafood exporter in the world. <\/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\/indian-seafood-industry-export-fssai-guidelines\/#Socio-Economic_Development_under_Indian_Seafood_Industry\" >Socio-Economic Development under Indian Seafood Industry<\/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\/indian-seafood-industry-export-fssai-guidelines\/#Important_Licenses_for_Fish_Export_in_India\" >Important Licenses for Fish Export 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\/indian-seafood-industry-export-fssai-guidelines\/#In_What_Case_the_Application_can_be_Rejected_and_How_to_Renew_FSSAI_License\" >In What Case the Application can be Rejected and How to Renew\nFSSAI License?<\/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\/indian-seafood-industry-export-fssai-guidelines\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Socio-Economic_Development_under_Indian_Seafood_Industry\"><\/span>Socio-Economic Development under Indian Seafood Industry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian\nSeafood sector has an important role in the development of the socio- economic\ndevelopment of India by generating more employment it is a source of income of\nmillions. The Indian Seafood industry has also received much significance because\nof its contribution towards the food security of the nation, generation of\nlivelihood, diversification of agriculture and improved foreign exchange profit.\nEarlier it was a traditional activity but now it has turned out to be a major noteworthy\ncommercial enterprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The supreme authority to handle the Indian Seafood Industry is The Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) which is responsible for monitoring and administering the food safety. So, FSSAI Food safety Registration is compulsory for anyone who is intending to start a Indian Seafood business .This will also involve anyone who is preparing or storing seafood, distributing agency and person handling at different stages before the seafood ultimately reaches the end consumers. <\/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\/renew-fssai-license-when-and-how-to-do-it\/\">Renew FSSAI License \u2013 When and How to Do it!<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Licenses_for_Fish_Export_in_India\"><\/span>Important Licenses for Fish Export in India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fish\nis the most demanded seafood in India amongst all the Indian Seafood in the\nmarket. India is rich in various kinds of different species of fish. Besides\nthe domestic use of fish there is a huge export service of fish to various\nother foreign countries and markets. And the recent export of fish to different\ncountries has shown an expanding growth rate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FSSAI Registration for Indian Seafood Industry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It\nis the responsibility of The Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) which\nis an organization under Ministry of Health to come up with guidelines and have\na proper check on the quality of the fish being exported and it is the duty of\nthe exporters to preserve the hygiene and quality of fish being exported\noffshore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering this the Food Safety and Standards Authority has made it compulsory for the exporters to acquire FSSAI Food License Registration before starting the business. It will guarantee and secure the safety of the fish material going to foreign land. The <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/fssai-license\"><strong>FSSAI Registration<\/strong><\/a> for fish export is divided into three categories-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic\nFSSAI Registration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) is the greatest authority responsible to manage the regulation dealing with Indian Seafood fishery. So it is mandatory to take the FSSAI Basic Registration in accordance with the rules of law. The procedure requires basic enrollment for the small enterprises or new organizations that has a turnover less than Rs.12 lakhs yearly. Such enterprise can apply for enlisting itself in the fundamental FSSAI Food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State\nFSSAI License Registration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Food Standards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) is the authority accountable for managing the state level dealing of Indian Seafood fisheries. So, it is a requisite condition to take FSSAI License before starting up business of fisheries. FSSAI state permit license is required for the enterprises having yearly turnover between Rs.12 lakhs to 20 crore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Central\nFSSAI License Registration<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Being the sole authority, the Food\nStandards and Safety Authority of India (FSSAI) has the responsibility for\nhandling the safe dealing of seafood fish. It is obligatory to take\nlicense for the organization whose annual turnover is above 20 crore only then they\nwill have to apply for FSSAI under central license. All the Food Business\nOperators like dealers, traders and anyone who is involved till the product\nreaches the end consumer is liable to apply for issuance of license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Documentation for Obtaining FSSAI Registration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>FSSAI\nDeclaration <\/li><li>Food\nBusiness Operator\u2019s Photo Identity <\/li><li>Proof\nof registered business address \u2013 Rental agreement, lease deed, etc.<\/li><li>Any\none of the document like a Incorporation Certificate (for Companies) or a\nPartnership Deed (for partnership firms)<\/li><li>Any one of the certificate is required in case of\nstate registration i.e. Trade license, Shop &amp; Establishment, etc.<\/li><li>Import Export Code is required in case of Central\nFSSAI license.<\/li><li>List of Indian Seafood category\nto be manufactured<\/li><li>Food\nSafety Management system plan<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Import Export Code: Export License for Indian Seafood\nIndustry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For exporting food outside the country, the seafood fish export dealer has to requisite the condition of obtaining license which enterprise dealing with the export must look for sanction for under the FSSAI and Ministry of Health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/iec-registration\"><strong>Import Export Certification<\/strong><\/a> will be evidence that the seafood fish is safe and secure and not toxic for the usage and is without any damage to the health and life of the citizens. In order to acquire the certificate, the exporter must receive the following:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Register\nwith International Exchange Directorate-General<\/li><li>Obtain\ncertificate for food products outside nation from National Authorizing\nAuthority.<\/li><li>Ensure\nexport stock shelf life &amp; is shipped well to destination<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Subjects under Importer Exporter Code<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) gives the IEC code required for exports procedures. The following items shall be availed while registering the same, which are given below:-<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Subjects-under-Importer-Exporter-Code.png\" alt=\"Subjects under Importer Exporter Code\" class=\"wp-image-25982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Subjects-under-Importer-Exporter-Code.png 900w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Subjects-under-Importer-Exporter-Code-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Subjects-under-Importer-Exporter-Code-768x256.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Shipping Bill of Export:&nbsp;<\/strong>A PAN based Business Identification Number (BIN) from the Customs is required before submitting the export bill.<\/li><li><strong>Bill of Lading: <\/strong>A bill of lading is a paper issued by a transporter  to acknowledge receipt of cargo for the shipment. Although the term in olden times related only to carriage by sea ports, a bill of lading may nowadays be used for any type of carriage of goods.<\/li><li><strong>Export General Manifest:<\/strong> Customs will issue a proof of export which is a shipping bill.<\/li><li><strong>Commercial Invoice:&nbsp;<\/strong>Exporter will submit the same.<\/li><li><strong>Packing List:&nbsp;<\/strong> The Packing List must be in English and it is required for customs clearance.<\/li><li><strong>Certificate of origin<\/strong>: Can be obtained from MPEDA.<\/li><li><strong>Health Certificate:<\/strong>&nbsp;all shipments to the EU have to be accompanied with a health certificate. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_What_Case_the_Application_can_be_Rejected_and_How_to_Renew_FSSAI_License\"><\/span>In What Case the Application can be Rejected and How to Renew\nFSSAI License?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The\napplication for license for the Indian Seafood dealers can be rejected by the\nconcerned Licensing Officer when the Seafood dealer fails to submit the\nessential information as required by the Licensing Officer within 30 days the\npredetermined time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The FSSAI license can be rejected if the\nIndian Seafood dealer fails to carry on the business according to the\nguidelines as provided by the\nFSSAI or fails to oblige with the requirements as laid down in the law. The\nprovision WHWN the license is about to expire. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In such a case, the Indian Seafood\ndealer has an option to renew\nthe license prior to the expiry of the validity of the license in order to continue\nthe business. The renewal of the license shall be applied within 30 days prior\nto the expiration.<\/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 regulates the Indian Seafood\nIndustry and comes with policies which can ensure safety\nand quality hygiene of the seafood products. To ensure well organised supply\nchain and various ways in which there is minimum seafood wastage due to\nmishandling and poor hygiene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FSSAI should come up with proper regulation which can\nsecure to give adequate compensation to the fisherman to protect their\nlivelihood and to monitor favourable export regulation. However,\nSeaweed farming an emerging sector is proposed by the BUDGET 2021-22 which aims\nto transform the lives of coastal communities. It will bring additional income\nand will generate large scale employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em><strong>Government<\/strong><\/em><sup><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Government\"><em><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/sup> plans to encourage the global seafood exports due to the reason that it is satisfying the human food security needs, generating income and employment in India and providing welfare of fisherman and their socio-economic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usage of the seafood, its production, consumption and export has made the seafood sector a significant part of the Indian economy. Therefore, it is important for the seafood dealers to cooperate with the FSSAI authority and oblige with the requirements of the guidelines and registration to ensure the security of the seafood and its safe consumption.<\/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-license-renewal-and-validity\/\">Everything you need to know about FSSAI License Renewal &amp; Validity<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>India has a vast coastline spread around 8,118 kms which is in addition to the inland water resources. Being a country of vast coastline, it is rich with seafood\u2019s all around. India ranks second both in the largest producer of fish and in the largest producer of fresh water fish in the world. 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